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Suns News: Week 3 10/29-11/4

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Enthusiasm for the team seems to be at an all-time low after getting blown out 4 straight games. Lets see if we can do something this week with a couple of days off and then a homestand of 5 games. Wednesday's game is on ESPN for some reason. I sure hope Booker is back by then.

Last Week's Games
@ Golden State LOSS 123-103
vs. L.A. Lakers LOSS 131-113
@ Memphis LOSS 117-96
@ Oklahoma City LOSS 117-110

This Week's Games

Wednesday, October 31st vs. San Antonio 10:30PM EST ESPN
Friday, November 2nd vs. Toronto 10:00PM EST
Sunday, November 4th vs. Memphis 8:00PM EST

Suns Stories

Suns lose again but did they find their point guard? https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ ... 804152002/

Suns' Kokoskov trying to find right rookie/veteran blend: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ ... 797826002/

Development key for Suns rookie point guards: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ ... 791041002/

Center of the Sun: Suns go 0-4 in Week 2, now 1-5 for the season: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2018 ... ing-streak
Go Suns!

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carey wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:47 am
Wednesday's game is on ESPN for some reason.
The annual Suns-Spurs Halloween game. I think the idea is that we’re supposed to wear orange and black, but last year we wore white for some reason.

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We can probably just pencil in losses to SA and Toronto right now. Especially if Booker is still working on resting and recovering from his hamstring injury.
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Cap wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:54 am
carey wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:47 am
Wednesday's game is on ESPN for some reason.
The annual Suns-Spurs Halloween game. I think the idea is that we’re supposed to wear orange and black, but last year we wore white for some reason.
I’m getting old and the seasons are running together in my mind. The last time we played the Spurs on Halloween was 2014-15. Last year we faced Brooklyn.

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Cap wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:26 am
Cap wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:54 am
carey wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:47 am
Wednesday's game is on ESPN for some reason.
The annual Suns-Spurs Halloween game. I think the idea is that we’re supposed to wear orange and black, but last year we wore white for some reason.
I’m getting old and the seasons are running together in my mind. The last time we played the Spurs on Halloween was 2014-15. Last year we faced Brooklyn.
But it wasn't orange and black though, right? Heh, actually, I was at that game in Barclays Center and I can't remember! :oops:

ETA: Found highlights and Brooklyn was in black and we were in our home whites. Good memory, Cap!
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Even though I really haven't the slightest hope for the Spurs game. Somehow deep down I predict a win'? Paradoxical at heart" that's what a real Suns fan is made of :) Can I just say how much I hate the Spurs. Losing to the Lakers and the Spurs hurts the most.
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Alright, I'm switching modes for this season. I'm going to try to be patient. Igor is a first time NBA head coach even though he's got a ton of assistant experience. I really like his even keel demeanor even though his players are playing without fire right now. In time, I'm hoping they get it together and methodically take teams apart kind of like the Spurs. If we can just clean up the turnovers, that will go a long way.
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Superbone wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:15 am
Alright, I'm switching modes for this season. I'm going to try to be patient. Igor is a first time NBA head coach even though he's got a ton of assistant experience. I really like his even keel demeanor even though his players are playing without fire right now. In time, I'm hoping they get it together and methodically take teams apart kind of like the Spurs. If we can just clean up the turnovers, that will go a long way.
Bone, you are my favourite board member. Just love your attitude..
And by the way, regarding our mental health as a Suns fan we should follow your description above.
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Democritus wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:38 am
Superbone wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:15 am
Alright, I'm switching modes for this season. I'm going to try to be patient. Igor is a first time NBA head coach even though he's got a ton of assistant experience. I really like his even keel demeanor even though his players are playing without fire right now. In time, I'm hoping they get it together and methodically take teams apart kind of like the Spurs. If we can just clean up the turnovers, that will go a long way.
Bone, you are my favourite board member. Just love your attitude..
And by the way, regarding our mental health as a Suns fan we should follow your description above.
Ha ha, thanks Demo. If I want to keep my mental health, I have no other choice! :D
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I am a little spooked out about the Spurs game.
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https://twitter.com/FootBasketcom/status/1056387241784893441

I feel like I’ll be in the minority here but I think these look dope.

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There's not a whole lot different from a regular Suns jersey is there?

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Barf. The jersey is cool but the Los Suns is so dumb.

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Would 'Soles' be more appropriate? Double meaning, could be Suns in spanish or the bottom of the shoe to represent where the organization is in the NBA.
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JeremyG wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:07 pm
I am a little spooked out about the Spurs game.
Of course you are. It's on Halloween!
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In2ition wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:03 pm
Would 'Soles' be more appropriate? Double meaning, could be Suns in spanish or the bottom of the shoe to represent where the organization is in the NBA.
LOL. 10/10.
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https://theathletic.com/619586/2018/10/ ... n-the-nba/

How a rookie from France, Elie Okobo, started playing like he belongs in the NBA
OKLAHOMA CITY​ — Deandre​ Ayton​ lingered​ at​ the​ top of the key for​ too​ long​ after​ setting​ a pick, and​ Elie​ Okobo took​​ charge.

“He said, ‘Roll, D.A! Roll!’” Ayton recalled. “I’m like, ‘OK, I got you brother.’”

The demonstrative tone was a surprise coming from Okobo, the Suns’ typically soft-spoken, polite rookie point guard from France. But it exemplified how Okobo’s confidence grew over the course of a Sunday night in which he often shared the floor with perennial All-Star Russell Westbrook. Okobo finished with 18 points, eight assists and five rebounds against the Thunder after being thrust into action when starter Isaiah Canaan went down with a strained left ankle, the bright spot of Phoenix’s fifth consecutive loss.

“He played with presence,” Suns coach Igor Kokoskov said of Okobo’s performance. “He played with a (sense of), ‘I belong here.’”
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All in on Okobo. Not AS high on Melton, but glad we have him and want to see what he can do.

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Looks like about the same amount of effort went into designing that new jersey as the Suns put out on defense.
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ShelC wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 2:34 pm
All in on Okobo. Not AS high on Melton, but glad we have him and want to see what he can do.
I think Melton will end up as more of a combo guard rather than a point guard.

But I'm fine with that. I think he should spend plenty of time in Prescott Valley this season. It might not hurt Bender to get some minutes in there too.
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