Game Day: Suns (16-10) @ Pelicans (17-8), Sun 12/11/22

[carey]

[TOO]

Will James Jones wake up? Or blame it on injuries?

They tell me he's good at his job.

[The Bobster]

The defense has pretty much fallen apart this last few games. And if they don't defend they aren't going anywhere in the postseason because they don't have enough offense to carry them.

It will most likely require some personnel changes.

[JeremyG]

I don't know if anybody noticed it but some of our best stretches were when we were playing through Ayton (3 assists in the first quarter, 2 assists in the third quarter).

[Wally_West]

I don't know if anybody noticed it but some of our best stretches were when we were playing through Ayton (3 assists in the first quarter, 2 assists in the third quarter).

lol

[Wally_West]

I wish we could have tried some Biyombo or Ish. Jock played terribly most of the game.

Back up center is a problem. I remember TOO jokingly(I think?) that Jones might trade for McGee again but I mean…he fuckin might

[Mori Chu]

So, I'm upset about this loss, but I'm pretty impressed that the fellas managed to take this team to OT at home without Booker (or CamJ, or Crowder). Ayton played a monster game with 28 points on 13-18 shooting, 12 boards, 5 assists. This was a Dominayton (not Hibernayton) game for sure. Love his efficiency and shooting. Bridges also worked his ass off and gave us 27 points and five 3s in 45 (!) minutes. CP3 was still a bit rusty, especially his shooting (3-10), but he had 11 assists, managed the game well, and made a huge basket to take us to OT. Craig was a real soldier out there, giving us 14 and 7 and playing tough defense on guys like Zion, a thankless job. We got pretty good bench contributions from Payne, Lee, Landale, and even Shamet made a few buckets for us.

Without Book, to hold this Pels team so tight and almost take them in OT is a moral victory. Losing 5 of our last 6 (or whatever it is at this point) is brutal, but I don't feel at all the same way about this one as I do the last Pelicans loss, or being down 96-52 to the Celtics, etc. We can hold our heads high after this one and say that we gave 'em hell for 53 minutes.

If I never see Zion strutting around bobbing his head like a chicken after making some drive to the basket, it'll be too soon. Way to go fatty, you made a layup over a guard. Go strut about it. See you in 3 weeks when you're out injured again.

Can't believe we see these Pelicans AGAIN in less than a week. Who made this schedule? Hope Book will be able to play by then. Let's circle that one on the calendar, for sure.

[Uncle_Gene]

Pelicans 41pt third quarter hurt.

This loss hurts, but Suns just have to bounce back with a good 5-6 game win streak to get their confidence back.

[TOO]

I wish we could have tried some Biyombo or Ish. Jock played terribly most of the game.

Back up center is a problem. I remember TOO jokingly(I think?) that Jones might trade for McGee again but I mean…he fuckin might

Got that first we definitely aren't gonna use just sitting there. It's perfect.

[SunsRIt]

So, I'm upset about this loss, but I'm pretty impressed that the fellas managed to take this team to OT at home without Booker (or CamJ, or Crowder). Ayton played a monster game with 28 points on 13-18 shooting, 12 boards, 5 assists. This was a Dominayton (not Hibernayton) game for sure. Love his efficiency and shooting. Bridges also worked his ass off and gave us 27 points and five 3s in 45 (!) minutes. CP3 was still a bit rusty, especially his shooting (3-10), but he had 11 assists, managed the game well, and made a huge basket to take us to OT. Craig was a real soldier out there, giving us 14 and 7 and playing tough defense on guys like Zion, a thankless job. We got pretty good bench contributions from Payne, Lee, Landale, and even Shamet made a few buckets for us.

Without Book, to hold this Pels team so tight and almost take them in OT is a moral victory. Losing 5 of our last 6 (or whatever it is at this point) is brutal, but I don't feel at all the same way about this one as I do the last Pelicans loss, or being down 96-52 to the Celtics, etc. We can hold our heads high after this one and say that we gave 'em hell for 53 minutes.

If I never see Zion strutting around bobbing his head like a chicken after making some drive to the basket, it'll be too soon. Way to go fatty, you made a layup over a guard. Go strut about it. See you in 3 weeks when you're out injured again.

Can't believe we see these Pelicans AGAIN in less than a week. Who made this schedule? Hope Book will be able to play by then. Let's circle that one on the calendar, for sure.

Totally agree about Zion. The guy is a clown. And he drops the shoulder and runs into his defender(Ayton) and it’s a foul on the defender. How are you supposed to defend that? I feel like Ayton did as well as anyone could.

[specialsauce]

So, I'm upset about this loss, but I'm pretty impressed that the fellas managed to take this team to OT at home without Booker (or CamJ, or Crowder). Ayton played a monster game with 28 points on 13-18 shooting, 12 boards, 5 assists. This was a Dominayton (not Hibernayton) game for sure. Love his efficiency and shooting. Bridges also worked his ass off and gave us 27 points and five 3s in 45 (!) minutes. CP3 was still a bit rusty, especially his shooting (3-10), but he had 11 assists, managed the game well, and made a huge basket to take us to OT. Craig was a real soldier out there, giving us 14 and 7 and playing tough defense on guys like Zion, a thankless job. We got pretty good bench contributions from Payne, Lee, Landale, and even Shamet made a few buckets for us.

Without Book, to hold this Pels team so tight and almost take them in OT is a moral victory. Losing 5 of our last 6 (or whatever it is at this point) is brutal, but I don't feel at all the same way about this one as I do the last Pelicans loss, or being down 96-52 to the Celtics, etc. We can hold our heads high after this one and say that we gave 'em hell for 53 minutes.

If I never see Zion strutting around bobbing his head like a chicken after making some drive to the basket, it'll be too soon. Way to go fatty, you made a layup over a guard. Go strut about it. See you in 3 weeks when you're out injured again.

Can't believe we see these Pelicans AGAIN in less than a week. Who made this schedule? Hope Book will be able to play by then. Let's circle that one on the calendar, for sure.

Totally agree about Zion. The guy is a clown. And he drops the shoulder and runs into his defender(Ayton) and it’s a foul on the defender. How are you supposed to defend that? I feel like Ayton did as well as anyone could.

Zion and Giannis have different rules than the rest of the league.

And there’s really nothing impressive about this loss TBH. They didn’t have ingram or jones for either win.

But wE dIdNt haVe CrOwDeR

[AmareIsGod]

So, I'm upset about this loss, but I'm pretty impressed that the fellas managed to take this team to OT at home without Booker (or CamJ, or Crowder). Ayton played a monster game with 28 points on 13-18 shooting, 12 boards, 5 assists. This was a Dominayton (not Hibernayton) game for sure. Love his efficiency and shooting. Bridges also worked his ass off and gave us 27 points and five 3s in 45 (!) minutes. CP3 was still a bit rusty, especially his shooting (3-10), but he had 11 assists, managed the game well, and made a huge basket to take us to OT. Craig was a real soldier out there, giving us 14 and 7 and playing tough defense on guys like Zion, a thankless job. We got pretty good bench contributions from Payne, Lee, Landale, and even Shamet made a few buckets for us.

Without Book, to hold this Pels team so tight and almost take them in OT is a moral victory. Losing 5 of our last 6 (or whatever it is at this point) is brutal, but I don't feel at all the same way about this one as I do the last Pelicans loss, or being down 96-52 to the Celtics, etc. We can hold our heads high after this one and say that we gave 'em hell for 53 minutes.

If I never see Zion strutting around bobbing his head like a chicken after making some drive to the basket, it'll be too soon. Way to go fatty, you made a layup over a guard. Go strut about it. See you in 3 weeks when you're out injured again.

Can't believe we see these Pelicans AGAIN in less than a week. Who made this schedule? Hope Book will be able to play by then. Let's circle that one on the calendar, for sure.

Totally agree about Zion. The guy is a clown. And he drops the shoulder and runs into his defender(Ayton) and it’s a foul on the defender. How are you supposed to defend that? I feel like Ayton did as well as anyone could.

Zion and Giannis have different rules than the rest of the league.

And there’s really nothing impressive about this loss TBH. They didn’t have ingram or jones for either win.

But wE dIdNt haVe CrOwDeR

I'd argue Booker is more valuable than either of their losses. Especially since he's typically our #1 and #2 scoring option. The Crowder excuse is a nothing burger at this point and I get tired of people bringing it up.

[Superbone]

Landale…yeesh. Missing easy shots.

Back up center becoming problem.

Becoming?

Jack was is and will be terrible

Can somebody here please fix this broken record?

[Superbone]

Valunciunas has had about 3 blatant and obvious fouls tonight that he complained loudly about…not my favorite player

He must be playing tag team with Avocado who surprisingly didn’t complain today.

[Superbone]

Bring back Ayton, Landale just makes too many mistakes.

And Ayton’s out lol

Ayton fouled Zion for his 6th, but like 4 of the previous calls were terrible

Yeah, Ayton had a good game but not sure how we’re supposed to guard Zion if we get called for fouls every time Zion initiates contact.

[Superbone]

I wish we could have tried some Biyombo or Ish. Jock played terribly most of the game.

I disagree. I thought he played fairly well but made a couple key mistakes.

[Superbone]

I don't know if anybody noticed it but some of our best stretches were when we were playing through Ayton (3 assists in the first quarter, 2 assists in the third quarter).

Ayton played really well today. I definitely noticed.

[Superbone]

I wish we could have tried some Biyombo or Ish. Jock played terribly most of the game.

Back up center is a problem. I remember TOO jokingly(I think?) that Jones might trade for McGee again but I mean…he fuckin might

Got that first we definitely aren't gonna use just sitting there. It's perfect.

We don’t need McGee.

[TOO]

I wish we could have tried some Biyombo or Ish. Jock played terribly most of the game.

Back up center is a problem. I remember TOO jokingly(I think?) that Jones might trade for McGee again but I mean…he fuckin might

Got that first we definitely aren't gonna use just sitting there. It's perfect.

We don’t need McGee.

I'll use green next time.

[Superbone]

I wish we could have tried some Biyombo or Ish. Jock played terribly most of the game.

Back up center is a problem. I remember TOO jokingly(I think?) that Jones might trade for McGee again but I mean…he fuckin might

Got that first we definitely aren't gonna use just sitting there. It's perfect.

We don’t need McGee.

I'll use green next time.

AC? Who we talking about? Draymond? Oh, sarcasm. Get it.