Game Day: Suns (11-8) @ Pelicans (7-12), Wed, 2/3/2021

[specialsauce]

Saris is really taking a long time to get back

They're calling it "conditioning." He never looks like he's in great shape, but maybe it's especially bad after missing so much time. Just needs 1-2 more weeks to get some sprints in and get back into game shape?

I’m surprised he can’t play 10 min and gradually ramp up the minutes. He must have really been symptomatic with COVID

[specialsauce]

Do the stats back up Adams dominating Ayton? It feels that way to me, but I am old and my brain can't be trusted as much any more.

I am looking forward to Booker being engaged somewhat defensively and not letting NAW and/or Josh Hart get 14 uncontested layups this game.

Who does Mikal guard today? I guess Ingram because he is too long for Crowder and Cam doesn't seem ready for that. And Zion is too strong for anyone except DA, but he has to guard one of the strongest guys in the league in Adams. Weird match ups today.

Might be a good day to start Crowder over Cam...

That is my perception too

You think Indy is old and his brain can't be trusted? Wow.

8/10

[Indy]

Saris is really taking a long time to get back

It feels like he was in the protocol because he was exposed, but he never cleared because he ended up catching it a bit later, then had to recover, then get his energy and stamina back. I assume he is a smoker, too, which might make it a lot harder.

Why would you make that assumption?

Because he grew up in eastern europe. Smoking rates are like 30-40% there.

[Indy]

Do the stats back up Adams dominating Ayton? It feels that way to me, but I am old and my brain can't be trusted as much any more.

I am looking forward to Booker being engaged somewhat defensively and not letting NAW and/or Josh Hart get 14 uncontested layups this game.

Who does Mikal guard today? I guess Ingram because he is too long for Crowder and Cam doesn't seem ready for that. And Zion is too strong for anyone except DA, but he has to guard one of the strongest guys in the league in Adams. Weird match ups today.

Might be a good day to start Crowder over Cam...

That is my perception too

You think Indy is old and his brain can't be trusted? Wow.

8/10

I would have gone a bit higher tbh

[ShelC]

[Superbone]

Do the stats back up Adams dominating Ayton? It feels that way to me, but I am old and my brain can't be trusted as much any more.

I am looking forward to Booker being engaged somewhat defensively and not letting NAW and/or Josh Hart get 14 uncontested layups this game.

Who does Mikal guard today? I guess Ingram because he is too long for Crowder and Cam doesn't seem ready for that. And Zion is too strong for anyone except DA, but he has to guard one of the strongest guys in the league in Adams. Weird match ups today.

Might be a good day to start Crowder over Cam...

That is my perception too

You think Indy is old and his brain can't be trusted? Wow.

8/10

I would have gone a bit higher tbh

[ShelC]

[Superbone]

Do your worst, Adams!

[Split T]

Pels killing us on the offensive glass so far.

[The Bobster]

The Pelicans' forwards are winning their matchups and the Suns' guards aren't. That's what it boils down to so far.

[bajanguy008]

Struggling early with their size which isn't exactly a surprise especially as Monty decided to stick with Cam
Book missed a couple easy ones
I don't even think it's all on DA either, we have to gang rebound

[Split T]

I still don’t understand why Cam is starting over Crowder

[Split T]

Suns players wanting the refs to call some traveling. Last one looked pretty blatant from NAW

[bajanguy008]

That second TV timeout stint was a lil better
Some decent ball movement sprinkled in but shots still not exactly falling
Adams is stroonngg smh

[Flagrant Fowl]

I think NAW took 5 steps and one dribble on that three point shot.

[bajanguy008]

Suns players wanting the refs to call some traveling. Last one looked pretty blatant from NAW

Been a couple of those out of triple threat
Guess these refs weren't at the Focus on travels seminar lol

[Flagrant Fowl]

Suns players wanting the refs to call some traveling. Last one looked pretty blatant from NAW

Been a couple of those out of triple threat
Guess these refs weren't at the Focus on travels seminar lol

They called one on Booker on the Suns second possession. It definitely didn't look as bad as the last couple they've not called on the Pels.

[ShelC]

Zion 6-8FGs for 15 pts in the 1st qtr. We're gonna have to figure out how to slow him down.

[Split T]

Nader trying to do too much.

Zion has been a problem...think crowder has the best shot at containing him, but not if he gets him out in space, Zion is too quick.

[The Bobster]

If the Suns knew Saric would be out for this long they should have gone and gotten somebody with some bulk. They're getting manhandled again under the basket, especially with Ayton out.