Game Day: Rockets (21-8) @ Suns (8-20), Wed 12/21/16

[Superbone]

Time: 7:00 pm AZ (6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET)
Place: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, AZ
TV: FSAZ, NBALP

D'Antoni comes to town with his new-look Rockets. Threes galore with Harden leading the charge. This team actually plays pretty good defense as well. Should be an entertaining loss for us. I'm hoping for at least 10 minutes of Bender and I also hope to see Warren start getting back to his old self.

Go Suns!!!

Dis • cuss

[UglyTruth]

Capela is out for this game and Houston really doesn't have any other rim protector so if Bledsoe/Booker/Warren/Knight ever wanted to be aggressive and drive/score in the paint, this would be the game to do it.

[djy2j]

Rockets by 25. We don't maintain concentration long enough on D to stop their 3 point shooting. PJ will be 30 plus mins. I do think Bledsoe will have a good game but Knight will be under 10 pts.

[sunshoopjunky]

With the rebounding we are getting would it be smart to try and slow this game down?

[Danimal]

With the rebounding we are getting would it be smart to try and slow this game down?

Not a bad point.

I'll be watching this one. Anyone else around?

With recent talk from McD and Earl about giving the young pups minutes, i'm keen to see if this is the game is where we make some progress on that front. Especially whether they can see the floor in the 2nd half

other things I'll be looking for
- will tj start getting some mojo back
- Can len take advantage of the lack of size out there? Or will we simply try and match them with small ball
- Can booker get more involved in the game early.
- I thought knight played a more balanced and controlled game versus the wolves. I know his plus minus was still in the red but it was a lot easier to watch than normal. Lets see if its a one off. Would certainly help his value to the team or a trade if he kept playing that way.

[carey]

With the rebounding we are getting would it be smart to try and slow this game down?

Or every game? The fast pace and extra possessions always benefit the more talented team. We are generally going to be the least talented in every match-up. It might behoove us to change our identity for a while.

[Superbone]

I'll be watching this one. Anyone else around?

Unfortunately, I won't be watching until later tonight. Enjoy.

[Superbone]

With the rebounding we are getting would it be smart to try and slow this game down?

Or every game? The fast pace and extra possessions always benefit the more talented team. We are generally going to be the least talented in every match-up. It might behoove us to change our identity for a while.

Wait, do we want wins now?

[EDC]

Everyone so determined to pick up their own man no one guards the basket. Can't believe we gave up that full court pass with guys back.

[EDC]

Nice start for Booker.

[EDC]

No defense anywhere. Another dunk for Booker.

[EDC]

TJ looking good out there on his first few shots.

[Danimal]

Did tucker pickup 2 quick fouls and still play the whole qtr?

[Danimal]

Len With the block and finish!

[Danimal]

Entertaining game, not much defense other than a few len blocks

[Danimal]

At least the Suns dancers look adorable

[Danimal]

Tucker set to check back in...
Other starters remain out

[djy2j]

Did tucker pickup 2 quick fouls and still play the whole qtr?

Why yes he did. Watson needs his nightly fix

We went from 7 seconds or less with MikeD and Nash to 30 mins or more with Watson and Tucker

[djy2j]

At least Knight is being aggressive.

I'm trying here gang

[Danimal]

Thought tonight would be a perfect game for some bender small ball 5