Merry Christmas! / Xmas Day NBA action

[djy2j]

Okogie has now missed 2 put back dunks in 2 games so there's that.

[Split T]

But that was a nice steal and dunk

[Split T]

You can almost feel like with the way the second quarter slowly turned momentum, that the third quarter collapse is inevitable.

Denver scoring at least 35 in the 3rd.

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[TOO]

You can almost feel like with the way the second quarter slowly turned momentum, that the third quarter collapse is inevitable.

Denver scoring at least 35 in the 3rd.

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Denver scoring at least 35 in the 4th.

[Split T]

Amazing how much easier it is to win a game when you don’t turn the ball over and play defense…also think Dunn/Okogie need to stay in the rotation. We also need Beal to play defense like this every night…games not over, but we’re normally down 20+ when we shoot like this

[JJ Slim]

Beal had a good game especially his defense but Morris and even more JO really stepped up.

[Uncle_Gene]

Suns win !

Finally a Christmas day WIN

[Flagrant Fowl]

Frustrating how good this team can be when they play with defensive pride and offensive focus.

[Mori Chu]

That was one of the most purely enjoyable wins of the season. They were actually playing with hustle and energy, we had several good defensive plays that led to baskets, and we actually ran a coherent offense some of the time. Really liked the play of both our PGs, Tyus Jones and Monte Morris. KD and Beal also both played well and carried us.

[Superbone]

So the team does have a pulse. I was glad to see it. Just finished watching. Looks like they remembered what it's like to try hard from start to finish. Let's see if they can carry that into another game. Baby steps. I hope everybody had a great Christmas!

[Bucktastic365]

Based on post-game interviews, it seems coach chewed out the players

[SunsSince92]

It's great to get a win against a good team and nice to see Beal put in another good performance. Although I've been critical of late, the guy is really likeable and I'd love for him to prove the naysayers wrong and find a consistent groove with this team.

[ShelC]

Postgame Quotes and Videos

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[ShelC]

Didn't catch this one, will try and watch the replay later but good to read up on the energy and effort. Monte, Okogie and Dunn provided the energy and defense, which has been lacking. Can we sustain it tho? And a familiar problem we have - what happens to their minutes when Book and Grayson come back?

[bajanguy008]

Merry Xmas you guys
Been scarce recently and wasn't brave enough to watch this Live yesterday. Pleasantly surprised to watch the replay just now and yeaaahh to not getting a mood killer lol

[MightyMoog]

NBA needs to fix the traveling rules. You get two steps after your last dribble, not after the gather. If you establish a pivot, you need to jump off the pivot.

And then bring back continuation.

If you get fouled in the restricted area, it’s automatically free throws.

[Superbone]

NBA needs to fix the traveling rules. You get two steps after your last dribble, not after the gather. If you establish a pivot, you need to jump off the pivot.

And then bring back continuation.

If you get fouled in the restricted area, it’s automatically free throws.

And continuation needs to come back. Ridiculous how hard it is to get a continuation foul these days. Can be a fun part of basketball.

[Superbone]

Yesterday the Suns gave us a Christmas miracle after the way they've played most of the month.

[Split T]

NBA needs to fix the traveling rules. You get two steps after your last dribble, not after the gather. If you establish a pivot, you need to jump off the pivot.

And then bring back continuation.

If you get fouled in the restricted area, it’s automatically free throws.

I don’t have a problem with how they officiate traveling…flopping and foul baiting is a much bigger issue for me.

[The Bobster]

NBA needs to fix the traveling rules. You get two steps after your last dribble, not after the gather. If you establish a pivot, you need to jump off the pivot.

And then bring back continuation.

If you get fouled in the restricted area, it’s automatically free throws.

And tighten up the rules on carrying and dislodging defenders with your off arm or shoulder.

Give defenders an equal chance.