Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Last Week's Games
Thu, Feb 29 vs Houston 110-105 WIN!
Sat, Mar 2 vs Houston 109-118 LOSS
Sun, Mar 3 vs Oklahoma City 110-118 LOSS
This Week's Games
Tues, March 5th @ Denver at 10:00PM EST on TNT
Thur, March 7th vs Toronto at 9:00PM EST on SUNS LIVE, ARIZONA'S FAMILY 3TV / ARIZONA'S FAMILY SPORTS
Sat, March 9th vs Boston at 8:30PM EST on ABC
Suns Stories
Suns Week 19 Stock Exchange: STAT, scrap, and sprains
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2024 ... nd-sprains
3 reasons why Suns must keep Jusuf Nurkic in 2024 offseason
https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-jusu ... ise-record
Thu, Feb 29 vs Houston 110-105 WIN!
Sat, Mar 2 vs Houston 109-118 LOSS
Sun, Mar 3 vs Oklahoma City 110-118 LOSS
This Week's Games
Tues, March 5th @ Denver at 10:00PM EST on TNT
Thur, March 7th vs Toronto at 9:00PM EST on SUNS LIVE, ARIZONA'S FAMILY 3TV / ARIZONA'S FAMILY SPORTS
Sat, March 9th vs Boston at 8:30PM EST on ABC
Suns Stories
Suns Week 19 Stock Exchange: STAT, scrap, and sprains
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2024 ... nd-sprains
3 reasons why Suns must keep Jusuf Nurkic in 2024 offseason
https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-jusu ... ise-record
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Well, play-in here we come
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
NBA.com Power Rankings
https://www.nba.com/news/power-rankings-2023-24-week-20
https://www.nba.com/news/power-rankings-2023-24-week-20
#11 PHOENIX SUNS
Last Week:8↓
Record: 35-26
OffRtg: 117.1 (11) DefRtg: 114.3 (13) NetRtg: +2.8 (11) Pace: 99.6 (11)
The gauntlet is here. Beginning with their game against the Thunder on Sunday, the Suns were playing 15 of their final 22 games against the top eight teams in the league.
Three takeaways
- Having come back from 24 points down only to blow a six-point, fourth quarter lead, the Suns are 3-5 against those eight teams that have outscored opponents by more than four points per 100 possessions this season, having allowed more than 123 points per 100 possessions over the eight games.
That does include a 2-1 mark (wins over the Pelicans and Bucks) when all three of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have been available, but Booker (ankle) was out against Oklahoma City on Sunday.
- The Suns have turnover issues. They committed 22 (16 more than the Thunder) on Sunday and have now seen the league’s third biggest jump in turnover rate from last season (13.6 per 100 possessions, 10th) to this season (15.0, 25th). They’ve averaged 3.7 fewer shooting opportunities than their opponents, the league’s worst discrepancy by a healthy margin.
- Shooting has also been a problem of late, Grayson Allen is no longer throwing flames, and the Suns last five games have been their worst five-game stretch of offense this season (109.1 points scored per 100 possessions).
Next up is a date with the champs. Both teams were missing two starters (Beal and Booker for the Suns) when the Nuggets won in Phoenix on Dec. 1.
Week 20: @ DEN, vs. TOR, vs. BOS
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
I'm expecting a full FO makeover after this season, I really expect Bob Myers to be leading this team next year in it's coaching search.
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Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Booker might be out for a few weeks. It's a shame we don't have a roster with any other star players that can step in while he recovers. It's just Booker and role players.
This is pathetic. This is a roster built to offset a star being out with 2 other superstar max contract players and we still can't play basketball like a team that knows that the hell they are doing. Such a bullshit team and coaching staff.
This is pathetic. This is a roster built to offset a star being out with 2 other superstar max contract players and we still can't play basketball like a team that knows that the hell they are doing. Such a bullshit team and coaching staff.
What is smallball? I play basketball. I'm not a regular big man. I can switch from the center to the guards. The game is evolving. I'd be dominAyton if the WNBA would let me in. - Ayton
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
When do move on from KD? What's the return? I feel like the way he's playing lately we're going to get pennies on the dollar.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:16 amBooker might be out for a few weeks. It's a shame we don't have a roster with any other star players that can step in while he recovers. It's just Booker and role players.
This is pathetic. This is a roster built to offset a star being out with 2 other superstar max contract players and we still can't play basketball like a team that knows that the hell they are doing. Such a bullshit team and coaching staff.
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Nah, he's been gone too long.
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
I don’t think we are trading him. He’s here through 2025-26Kryptonic wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:34 amWhen do move on from KD? What's the return? I feel like the way he's playing lately we're going to get pennies on the dollar.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:16 amBooker might be out for a few weeks. It's a shame we don't have a roster with any other star players that can step in while he recovers. It's just Booker and role players.
This is pathetic. This is a roster built to offset a star being out with 2 other superstar max contract players and we still can't play basketball like a team that knows that the hell they are doing. Such a bullshit team and coaching staff.
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Will be interesting. Ishbia is spending way too much for these results.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Don't underestimate the power of friendship.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
We are 8 games ahead of 11th…we’ve all but locked in at least a play-in birth. Losing in the play-in is now the worst case scenario…though it would give us a lottery pick…might need to get back into the draft
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Yeah, you're right. I wasn't considering the 9th and 10th spots. Unlikely we fall THAT far back (11th). But how sad would that be for this team after our expectations to start the season?
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Something else has to happen first. Either need to cut one of the other 2-way guys or convert one. Probably converting Saban Lee
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
WOW! We are saved! Ish to the rescue. Season fixed.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Actually more likely we cut Theo and leave the 15th spot open until we have to decide who we want on the playoff roster…Now we’ll have a guard, a wing, and a big on 2-way deals.
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
That makes sense. Maledon was obviously not an answer and played very few garbage minutes. Still, this is all very end of the bench stuff and isn't going to make a real difference for us.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
Re: Suns News: Week 20 (3/4/24 - 3/10/24)
Cooooool another useless wing. I love you James, you're the best GM.