Game Day (Preseason): Lakers @ Suns, Wed 12/16/20

[ShelC]

Offense went cold with the bench guys, no real creators or continuity which is to be expected. Agreed about the "good" mistakes Stix is making. Saric and Cam missing will help the bench some but I think Monty may have to stagger CP, Book and Ayton a bit to have a go-to guy to play around. Carter can't be the lead guy off the bench.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Booker really needs to shoot the three better.

[O_Gardino]

A Lakers fan just asked me who is Jae Crowder.

[Furlanfufi]

I think we're gonna like Crowder

[Flagrant Fowl]

A Lakers fan just asked me who is Jae Crowder.

Who said Lakers fans watch basketball?

[Indy]

Booker really needs to shoot the three better.

Yeah, it is pretty bad for such a smooth shooter.

[Cap]

A Lakers fan just asked me who is Jae Crowder.

Who said Lakers fans watch basketball?

Can’t be much of a Lakers fan.

[Flagrant Fowl]

A lot of standing around and watching on offense.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Also a lot of friendly whistles for the Lakers.

[ShelC]

2nd qtr ugly, refs helping the Lakers out a bit but they've turned it up and we're not knocking down shots. Good news is Paul looks spry and he and Crowder look like they've been playing together a while - just vets who know how to play. Bridges is off this game, Ayton leveled off. Gallo brings the energy and shotmaking, Jones some activity but surprised Monty's getting him so much run.

[Indy]

This game is depressing

[Split T]

I hope we get a look at our team at full strength before opening night. Guess Friday is our only chance

[Indy]

I hope we get a look at our team at full strength before opening night. Guess Friday is our only chance

Hope so. When Paul left near the end of the half, he looked like he was limping a bit.

[ShelC]

We're getting a lot of corner 3 opportunities which have been going to Mikal tonight. He's been off tonight but it's either going to be him or Cam taking those which is fine with me. Ayton showing a bit more in the 3rd offensively. It's like he's scared of getting hit so he just avoids contact altogether.

[Oatmeal]

A Lakers fan just asked me who is Jae Crowder.

Who said Lakers fans watch basketball?

When you follow LeBron from team to team, its hard to keep track of other players.

[Split T]

Nice quarter for suns. Of course no Lebron or AD. Gotta say, this has been an encouraging game from Ayton. Just play like this every game and I’ll be happy. We can go from there.

[Split T]

21/9 with 4 steals and 5 FTA!! For DA through 3.

[Split T]

Jalen Smith with the vet move to draw the foul on Dudley

[Flagrant Fowl]

Jalen Smith with the vet move to draw the foul on Dudley

I'm glad he got something on him. I was getting a bit upset that Smith wasn't going right at Dudley. It's disrespectful to put an old man on a young guy like that.

[The Bobster]

The bench isn't engendering any confidence. Let's hope not having a real backup point guard isn't a problem again this year.