Suns @ Clippers Thursday game thread, October 31st, 2024

[Mainstreet]

Thursday, the Suns will play at the Clippers for a second time this season.

The game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

In their last meeting, The Suns beat the Clippers in overtime, 116-113.

Phoenix is now 3-1 for the season after beating the Lakers on Monday.

When: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Television: Suns Live, Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports, NBA TV

Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

Time: 7:30 PM Arizona time

 

[TJ]

Stupid Halloween precluding me from attending this one

 

[Mainstreet]

Stupid Halloween precluding me from attending this one

Too bad. It should be another good game.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I wouldn't say Ryan Dunn will be a star--that's just fanboyish--but he will probably become at least as important to this team as Raja Bell, with his shooting and defense, was for the SSOL Suns.

I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).

 

[BirdGangThing]

I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).

dunn is longer too - like rodman long

 

[somethingshesaid]

I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).

Granted; and I see no indication that Ryan Dunn has any of Raja Bell's anger management problem.

And I compared them only because they were/are defensive specialists. Bell was a classic shooting guard while Dunn is position-less.

 

[somethingshesaid]

dunn is longer too - like rodman long

Would someone please remind me what "long" means in basketball context? All I understand is that it does not mean "tall," not exactly. Dennis Rodman was only 6'8".

 

[BirdGangThing]

Would someone please remind me what "long" means in basketball context? All I understand is that it does not mean "tall," not exactly.

Wingspan and height with arms up - being long allows for great recovery when the offensive player gains separation

 

[Suns_fan69]

After 5 games, Phoenix will have played LA 4 times.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Would someone please remind me what "long" means in basketball context? All I understand is that it does not mean "tall," not exactly. Dennis Rodman was only 6'8".

I think for the most part when we say "long" or something similar we're talking about length relative to height. For example, a 6'6 player with the same arm length of a 7'2 inch player has a huge advantage over others his height.

 

[Mainstreet]

Tyronn Lue talks about Kawhi Leonard and Mo Bamba being out for the next two games.

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[Mainstreet]

The Clippers are third in the league in defensive rating.

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[JCSunsfan]

I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).

He is better than Book or Mikal at this stage.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I think for the most part when we say "long" or something similar we're talking about length relative to height. For example, a 6'6 player with the same arm length of a 7'2 inch player has a huge advantage over others his height.

Yep, it's about wingspan. Standing reach is more important than where the top of someone's head is. Also, a longer wingpan allows hands to reach out to the sides farther and down lower. A long wingspan allows for a much more significant presence than having just height.

 

[GatorAZ]

He is better than Book or Mikal at this stage.

Book was 18 when drafted. Dunn turns 22 in Jan.

 

[BirdGangThing]

He is better than Book or Mikal at this stage.

book was 22 when selected to his first all star game

 

[Carolinacacti]

He is better than Book or Mikal at this stage.

I hope Dunn turns into a player I thought mikal would have. A player like Tatum, Brown and Ant man. Mikal is a poor mans Ant man and NY over paid

 

[Mainstreet]

Bradley Beal is listed as QUESTIONABLE for the Clippers game.

Josh Okogie is still OUT.

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[95pro]

He is better than Book or Mikal at this stage.

Although he’s 22, he’s still a rookie. It’s only been 4 games but with the small sample size I would have to agree.

 

[GatorAZ]

Clipps lose to the Blazers by one. No FTA’s for DA.

Harden should be tired tomorrow.

 

[TJ]

He is better than Book or Mikal at this stage.

Mikal was trash his rookie year, so it doesn’t take much there. Book was still better but Dunn is a considerably better defender than Book was in his first few NBA seasons

 

[leclerc]

Excited to see how Dunn does on Harden. Harden is sneaky so he has to look out for early foul trouble. We have O'Neale as well. Going to be a good one (i.e. I think we have a chance).

 

[Mainstreet]

Clipps lose to the Blazers by one. No FTA’s for DA.

Harden should be tired tomorrow.

The Suns have a history of letting teams off the hook in these type situations.

I'd like to see the Suns rise to the occasion, no pun intended.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Coming off a back to back? Play up on Harden, force him to drive repeatedly, stay home on Norm Powell, wear them down.

 

[Muggz]

Excited to see how Dunn does on Harden. Harden is sneaky so he has to look out for early foul trouble. We have O'Neale as well. Going to be a good one (i.e. I think we have a chance).

I'd like to see them take it to Harden from the get go, get HIM in foul trouble. Whoever gets the ball run directly through Harden and/or Zusquach.
Just tell KD to get into Hardens head.