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Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:15 pm
by In2ition
jonh wrote:Not sure how I feel about this:

http://arizonasports.com/story/1359516/ ... decisions/
No big deal, would hope he has a say. The team should be built around him at this point.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:56 pm
by O_Gardino
jonh wrote:Not sure how I feel about this:

http://arizonasports.com/story/1359516/ ... decisions/
I would involve Devin in those decisions, too. He's a natural networker and loves responsibility. He might be a great GM when he retires.

The most worrisome (but not new) part of the article is this quote:
McD wrote:it comes down to what Robert and I decide
I don't mind Booker being involved, but I hate that Sarver is still a key decision maker.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 11:32 pm
by Mori Chu
bajanguy008 wrote:I remember seeing some discussion on here about Los Suns jerseys and I thought it was just for the usual Latin night thing , didn't realise it was one of the jersey options for the rest of the season
They should label them "Loss Suns" this year!

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:07 am
by Ring_Wanted
O_Gardino wrote:I don't mind Booker being involved, but I hate that Sarver is still a key decision maker.
This is always going to be the case until he sells.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:24 am
by Hermen
Fun fact: the Suns are 8-1 when Len plays at least 25 minutes.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:50 pm
by jonh
Hermen wrote:Fun fact: the Suns are 8-1 when Len plays at least 25 minutes.
Its hard watching him do so well this year, because he is finally tapping the potential we could see when he was drafted, and there is a good chance he is gone next season.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:16 pm
by Superbone
This is a great Booker interview:

[youtube][/youtube]

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:23 am
by bajanguy008
Superbone wrote:This is a great Booker interview:

[youtube][/youtube]
Just came to post this, can't say I'm surprised you beat me to it lol

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:27 am
by n4th4n
https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:28 am
by carey
I really dislike Broussard. I'm not sure if I can bring myself to watch it.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:29 am
by carey
n4th4n wrote:https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344
I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:43 am
by Cap
carey wrote:
n4th4n wrote:https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344
I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!
When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:45 am
by carey
This is interesting. They have a model that predicts games based on scheduling & travel then alerts you when a team is at a significant disadvantage. They are 86% accurate so far this season.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2191 ... se-january
Jan. 3: Phoenix at Denver | MahScore: 9

This game registers as a red alert for the Suns, who will face plenty of not-very-fun obstacles here. First, this marks their third game in four days and the second of a back-to-back set. And, even worse, it's the second of a back-to-back set that requires travel to elevation-drunk Denver, which veteran coaches will tell you is the most brutal schedule/fatigue scenario in the NBA. So after hosting the Hawks on Jan. 2, the Suns will leave Phoenix that same night and head for Denver and get in late, such is the distance from Denver International Airport and the city's downtown. Oh, and the Nuggets will enter this game with an absurd three-day rest advantage. Three days!
**This is what they had to say about our December loss to the Raptors in which Booker inured himself.**
Suns lose to the Raptors in Toronto, 126-113, on Dec. 5

MahScore: 8.5

How's this for a brutal stretch? The Suns were tasked with heading north of the border to cap off an 11-day, season-long six-game trip, the second of a back-to-back set after playing in Philadelphia the night before, and their third game in four days. After beating the 76ers in Philadelphia on Monday, the Suns headed out that same night and didn't arrive at their downtown Toronto hotel until 1 a.m. local time, according to the Arizona Republic. Meanwhile, the Raptors entered the game with a massive three-day rest advantage. As expected, the Suns were down big early, trailing by 13 in the first quarter and by 19 entering the fourth. Suns star Devin Booker, who scored a season-high 46 points in the win at Philadelphia, missed his first seven shots against the Raptors, finishing 4 of 15 from the field. More important, Booker, in his 78th minute of floor time over a 26-hour period, had to be carried off the court after suffering a noncontact groin injury late in the fourth quarter.

It marked the third time since Nov. 10 that the Suns have played a three-games-in-four-days stretch.

"We haven't handled it well up to this point," coach Jay Triano said, according to the Republic. "It's a big test for us, getting in late, them having rest, us having three games in four nights. How are you going to respond? How are you going to get out there physically and mentally and fight through it?"

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:10 pm
by O_Gardino
Found this while looking for Chriss highlights from last night. Too bad Chriss isn't getting any attention for his improved play. But here's DJJ looking very good in the G-league.

[youtube][/youtube]

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:38 pm
by TOO
O_Gardino wrote:Found this while looking for Chriss highlights from last night. Too bad Chriss isn't getting any attention for his improved play. But here's DJJ looking very good in the G-league.

[youtube][/youtube]
He's had maybe 5 good games all year, he doesn't deserve any attention for playing average Markieff level basketball his last 2 games.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:53 pm
by Superbone
carey wrote:I really dislike Broussard. I'm not sure if I can bring myself to watch it.
You've gotta watch it. It really is a great interview. Broussard asks good questions here.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:55 pm
by Superbone
Cap wrote:
carey wrote:
n4th4n wrote:https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344
I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!
When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.
From the phx-suns.net rule book:

Article 5, paragraph 8:

i. The tie goes to Carey.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:22 pm
by Cap
Superbone wrote:
Cap wrote:
carey wrote:
n4th4n wrote:https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344
I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!
When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.
From the phx-suns.net rule book:

Article 5, paragraph 8:

i. The tie goes to Carey.
Actually, I think the call is reviewable.

Post 103071: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103071#p103071
Post 103072: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103072#p103072

Carey wins!

No shame in it, n4th4n. You lost to the best.

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:29 pm
by Superbone
Cap wrote:
Superbone wrote:
Cap wrote:
carey wrote:
n4th4n wrote:https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344
I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!
When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.
From the phx-suns.net rule book:

Article 5, paragraph 8:

i. The tie goes to Carey.
Actually, I think the call is reviewable.

Post 103071: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103071#p103071
Post 103072: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103072#p103072

Carey wins!

No shame in it, n4th4n. You lost to the best.
Photo finish!

Re: Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 2:41 pm
by carey
Y'all are silly. :p