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WTH was that Booker?

I HATE seeing any of the Morris twins win against us.

Also, why did Crawford play the whole overtime? Maybe put some fresh legs in there? Melton? Almost definitely gonna lose tomorrow with booker playing 55 minutes

Missed foul shots and failure to keep tabs on Bryant contributed to the loss.

I think Igor made a mistake by not using the bench
Wizards had their best 5 in, there was nobody on the bench they would have wanted in unless someone fouled out
They were so tired and yes OT is only 5mins but I just think Igor could have manipulated the clock get a couple minutes blow here n there for the guys

And it’s not like Crawford and Oubre are better than Melton and Bridges. Crawford gives us another shot creator, so I kinda understand that as booker was obviously tired. But Melton can handle the ball and initiate some offense.

Oubre played great D on Beal, but he got switched off every time anyways.

Jackson, Melton and Bridges each could've seen 10 more minutes easily. We're deep enough there and needed the defense. I'd actually be OK with Igor resting Booker and TJ tomorrow.

Ayton missed a game-winining free throw at the end of regulation and Booker missed a game-winning free throw at the end of the first overtime.

We had two great chances to win and blew it.

JeremyG wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:36 pm

Ayton missed a game-winining free throw at the end of regulation and Booker missed a game-winning free throw at the end of the first overtime.

We had two great chances to win and blew it.

Warren missed 5 free throws tonight. I thought that was more damaging.

Not a huge deal that we lost. But we completely could and should have won if we were a more experienced and poised team. Our guys aren't really used to being in a tight end of game situation like that.

It’s concerning that we don’t have anyone who can cleanly create their own shot at the end of games. Booker is limited athletically and TJ doesn’t make smart decisions.

A couple other bad calls...Beal should have either been called for a charge or a travel when the ball went out of bounds off Oubre. Also, the ball they called off warren when Bryant went over his back should not have been overturned. And booker should have made that shot at the end of the first OT? Second OT? But Ariza fouled him like 3 times

Xylus wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:06 pm

We’re doing a GREAT job of not falling.

Except TJ, as usual.

too bad john wall didnt play. wizards are better without him.

Way too much Jamal Crawford in this game. Igor is too reliant on him. I would have liked to have seen Mikal or Melton back in there in the second OT.

We still need a point guard. Same old issue.

JeremyG wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:04 pm

We still need a point guard. Same old issue.

I think Igor's unwillingness to play Melton says more about Igor than Melton. He was having a good game but decided to ride the 38-year-old Crawford through the 4th and 3 OTs? A dumb mistake to say the least.

Ayton's last four games - 22.0 points, 15.0 rebounds 63.2% FG%, 84.2 FT%

Obviously the Suns choked this game numerous times, but I blame Igor for this one. Not once did he make offensive/defensive substitutions and he could have easily. The guys were gassed and we had plenty of fresh legs on the bench. Crawford wasn't good tonight. How many times did he take a terrible shot, commit a bad turnover and make a defensive mistake? His bad rotations contributed to a lot of Bryant's points and fouls that were called on Ayton. I was pissed after this one and during it.

I think the rotations could've been better, especially with another game tonight. I can't knock Crawford for his shot selection because those shots were going in against the Cs. Can't have it both ways. I thought Booker playing so much at point really hurt the team and the flow of the offense but I get wanting to get him some late game experience in those situations. I'm fine with the loss given how we competed and hopefully the experience these guys are getting.

Here's a question: Would we rather see Booker get this kind of experience at point guard and lose a game or have Crawford run point to give us a better offense and have us win?