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Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:37 pm
by Split T
Indy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:34 pm
ShelC wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:48 am
Typical to play what you think are your best (offensive) players and spread the floor out. We had Amar'e to dive as a great PnR threat and he became automatic from 16-18 ft. But we started Shawn at the 4 too and MikeD seemed reluctant to use defensive bigs like Steve Hunter who had no offensive game. It helped that Bagley and Barnes were starting up front for the Kings but Whiteside also had 26/16 and 5 blocks in 24 minutes off the bench.
And although Amare was listed as 6-10, I thought he was shorter than that. Like the way Barkley was always listed at 6-6 but was a lot shorter.
He measured 6’8.5 barefoot at the predraft combine.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:37 pm
by Indy
Agreed. Ayton, Book, Mikal, Jae... all of those guys should be getting shots in the paint/at the rim tonight.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:37 pm
by Indy
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:37 pm
Indy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:34 pm
ShelC wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:48 am
Typical to play what you think are your best (offensive) players and spread the floor out. We had Amar'e to dive as a great PnR threat and he became automatic from 16-18 ft. But we started Shawn at the 4 too and MikeD seemed reluctant to use defensive bigs like Steve Hunter who had no offensive game. It helped that Bagley and Barnes were starting up front for the Kings but Whiteside also had 26/16 and 5 blocks in 24 minutes off the bench.
And although Amare was listed as 6-10, I thought he was shorter than that. Like the way Barkley was always listed at 6-6 but was a lot shorter.
He measured 6’8.5 barefoot at the predraft combine.
Thanks. That is taller than I remembered.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:54 pm
by O_Gardino
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:35 pm
This is the game to make sure we don’t just settle for 3s. Brooklyn has no rim protection and is a terrible defensive team overall. Should attack the rim over and over.
THIS
The Suns should look back at the Philly game and challenge themselves to shoot even better.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:03 pm
by Split T
Welp
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:09 pm
by Split T
This has turned into a must win game
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:10 pm
by O_Gardino
If we hit them hard enough to open the game, Harden will mail it in.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:10 pm
by LazarusLong
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:03 pm
Welp
No mercy.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:21 pm
by Superbone
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:38 am
Yes, Bridges on Harden for sure. Nets play small, so be interesting to see if we stick with Kaminsky in the starting lineup
I hope we stay the same and make them match up.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:31 pm
by Superbone
ShelC wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:10 am
He's definitely serviceable. I like that he's a little gritty and plays with an edge. We need that.
And he's one of our most aggressive going to the hoop.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:33 pm
by Superbone
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:15 pm
My only concern is that the refs give the game to Harden.
When does Booker start getting the superstar treatment?
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:34 pm
by Superbone
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:09 pm
This has turned into a must win game
I'd say it's turned into a should win game.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:39 pm
by Superbone
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:10 pm
If we hit them hard enough to open the game, Harden will mail it in.
I'm still a little worried about him. He likes to show off for his ASU alumni. Look for him to score at least 50 tonight.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:55 pm
by Cap
Superbone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:21 pm
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:38 am
Yes, Bridges on Harden for sure. Nets play small, so be interesting to see if we stick with Kaminsky in the starting lineup
I hope we stay the same and make them match up.
Make them match up with Kaminsky? Is he going to use his size to punish them for going small?
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:21 pm
by jonh
Superbone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:34 pm
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:09 pm
This has turned into a must win game
I'd say it's turned into a should win game.
I say we go full Popovich and rest Paul and Booker.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:35 pm
by Aztec Sunsfan
jonh wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:21 pm
Superbone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:34 pm
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:09 pm
This has turned into a must win game
I'd say it's turned into a should win game.
I say we go full Popovich and rest Paul and Booker.
This team is not ready to do that and still win, would be one or another, and still would be vulnerable to a Harden big night.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:58 pm
by Superbone
Cap wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:55 pm
Superbone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:21 pm
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:38 am
Yes, Bridges on Harden for sure. Nets play small, so be interesting to see if we stick with Kaminsky in the starting lineup
I hope we stay the same and make them match up.
Make them match up with Kaminsky? Is he going to use his size to punish them for going small?
Of course.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:12 pm
by Indy
Superbone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:33 pm
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:15 pm
My only concern is that the refs give the game to Harden.
When does Booker start getting the superstar treatment?
When he plays a single playoff game? I mean this is his 6th year in the league. I mean, Harden has never missed the playoffs. I know it is a different situation, but by year 4 Harden was leading the Rockets to the playoffs as the #1 option.
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:25 pm
by Mori Chu
The Nets roster is getting so stripped down, James Harden just tried to stuff a wad of $1 bills in its thong!!
Re: Game Day: Nets (17-12) @ Suns (17-9), Tues 2/16/21
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:20 pm
by Superbone
Mori Chu wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:25 pm
The Nets roster is getting so stripped down, James Harden just tried to stuff a wad of $1 bills in its thong!!
Rejected by the thong!