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Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/22
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:26 pm
by Superbone
Time: 5:00 pm AZ (4:00 pm PT/7:00 pm ET)
Place: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
TV: BSAZ/NBALP
Struggling Suns visit resurgent Hornets
The Phoenix Suns pull into Charlotte, N.C., in a bit of a rut heading into their Sunday night game with the Hornets.
The Suns have lost three of their past four games, which is their roughest stretch since the first week of the season. They opened a three-game road trip Friday with a 123-108 loss in Boston.
The Charlotte Hornets, meantime, have righted themselves from their own a recent rough patch and have won three in a row.
"I love the mentality," Charlotte coach James Borrego said. "We found a way. You do that with your effort, staying together, staying the course, not giving in."
Much of the recent good vibes for the Hornets have come with the production from guard Terry Rozier. He has been Charlotte's top scorer in the past two games, including a season-high 35 points Wednesday night in a 116-108 win at Indiana.
https://www.nba.com/game/phx-vs-cha-0022100549
https://www.nba.com/gamenotes/hornets.pdf
Go Suns!!!
Dis • cuss
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:37 pm
by djy2j
Bismack Biyombo has been activated for the game and told reporters he intends to smack the shit out of his former team.
One part of that statement is absolutely true.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:38 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
I watch the Hornets more than any non-Suns team and I think they're going to be a tough matchup for the Suns tonight. I didn't watch a second of the Boston game, but I suspect this one will be similar.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 4:57 pm
by ShelC
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:01 pm
by Superbone
So...you're saying Biyombo is a big man?
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:14 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
STIX!!
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:15 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Booker's going to get a technical before he gets subbed out in the first quarter at this rate.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:16 pm
by ShelC
Much better start than the last few games. Real good activity, looks like we've got our legs back. Book's hitting from everywhere and Stix looks good again on both ends. Charlotte's really moving the ball well on offense.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:23 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
I have to find a clip of that baseline assist from Paul to Shamet. The spin he put on the ball was incredible.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:26 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
The Hornets TV guys said Bridges "lost the ball".
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:28 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:23 pm
I have to find a clip of that baseline assist from Paul to Shamet. The spin he put on the ball was incredible.
The close angle doesn't do it justice.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:51 pm
by The Bobster
Stix with the first half double-double.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:01 pm
by Furlanfufi
OH MY GOD, BIYOMBO
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:05 pm
by Furlanfufi
Why Ayton don't do this now and then?
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:07 pm
by ShelC
Dominant 1st half. Playing with "force" like Monty says. Book is playing angry while the Cams and Mikal are hitting their shots. Stix is getting better each game and more comfortable. You can see the size different tho when he's matched up against true 5s; he gets pushed around because he's still too slender. Love his skillset tho, he knows how to play around the rim.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:07 pm
by Superbone
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:38 pm
I watch the Hornets more than any non-Suns team and I think they're going to be a tough matchup for the Suns tonight. I didn't watch a second of the Boston game, but I suspect this one will be similar.
Yeah, very similar. Another blowout but this time the team in green is on the other side.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:08 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Superbone wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:07 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:38 pm
I watch the Hornets more than any non-Suns team and I think they're going to be a tough matchup for the Suns tonight. I didn't watch a second of the Boston game, but I suspect this one will be similar.
Yeah, you’re so right. Another blowout but this time the team in green is on the other side.
You're not paying attention if you haven't noticed my reverse jinx pregame predictions.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:09 pm
by LazarusLong
ShelC wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:07 pm
Dominant 1st half. Playing with "force" like Monty says. Book is playing angry while the Cams and Mikal are hitting their shots. Stix is getting better each game and more comfortable. You can see the size different tho when he's matched up against true 5s; he gets pushed around because he's still too slender. Love his skillset tho, he knows how to play around the rim.
Plumlee is competent, but oafish on offense. Stix can handle the weight difference.
Biyombo looks in fine shape and ready to rock ...
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:09 pm
by Superbone
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:26 pm
The Hornets TV guys said Bridges "lost the ball".
Yeah, I’m watching the Hornets broadcast. Not even once did they acknowledge the blocked shot.
Re: Game Day: Suns (27-8) @ Hornets (19-17), Sun 1/2/21
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:09 pm
by djy2j
Biyombo revenge game fo sho