Bucks @ Suns game thread 11-22-17

[SirStefan32]

I thought he was gonna throw it there for a second.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Bender, at worst, is going to be another Channing Frye. Decent defender, but physically not strong, and great catch and shoot big.

He’s so young. Have to figure he’ll get stronger.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker with the technical. He needs to maintain his composure even though he got two successive offensive fouls.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

I hate referees who make the game about themselves. Two straight offensive fouls against a team's best player is absurd. Not what the game should be about.

(If they were obvious fouls, that's one thing. Not remotely the case here. Just bad for the game imho)

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker just came reeeeeeeally close to a move that woulda gotten him tossed.

I thought he was gonna throw it there for a second.

Another player probably would have been tossed. He complained too much. The referees showed some restraint.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Another player probably would have been tossed. He complained too much.

I don't think it's possible to complain too much when the referees make the game about themselves and force us to play Mike James.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

I wonder how much Monroe's services would cost if we tried to keep him beyond this season...

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't think it's possible to complain too much when the referees make the game about themselves and force us to play Mike James.

"It" happens.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Here's a +- PG update for the game:

Tyler Ulis: +10

Mike James: -17

 

[SirStefan32]

I wonder how much Monroe's services would cost if we tried to keep him beyond this season...

I am guessing $10M-$15M range.

 

[Mainstreet]

Middleton and Bledsoe have done the job against the Suns with 31 and 24 points respectively.

 

[SweetD]

Daniels is useless on D

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender, all of a sudden, is doing the job.

He has 11 points and 3 rebounds.

 

[SweetD]

Bender feeling it from 3 tonight!

 

[Mainstreet]

Monroe is playing like a man in there. He is tenacious.

Monroe with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Monroe is playing like a man in there. He is tenacious.

Monroe with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

I also like that he adds extra ball movement from the post.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wonder if the Suns could have got Thon Maker in the Bledsoe trade.

 

[Hoop Head]

Len hasn't played, which isn't surprising since we don't need him but it's nice that we don't need him. Monroe should start over Chandler. The only reason Chandler should start is to showcase him for a trade but being overshadowed by his backup doesn't help his value. If Chandler starts in December though that's a problem because Monroe is clearly the better player and other teams should know what Chandler brings to the table. Tonight though we're showing he's healthy after missing the last couple of games.

 

[Mainstreet]

I also like that he adds extra ball movement from the post.

Yup.

 

[BC867]

I'd like to know Bender's thinking in wearing a mask.

EJ and KRay said that Bender has been hit in the face a lot lately and will wear the mask for protection until further notice.

If it helps, why not?

 

[Mainstreet]

Len hasn't played, which isn't surprising since we don't need him but it's nice that we don't need him. Monroe should start over Chandler. The only reason Chandler should start is to showcase him for a trade but being overshadowed by his backup doesn't help his value. If Chandler starts in December though that's a problem because Monroe is clearly the better player and other teams should know what Chandler brings to the table. Tonight though we're showing he's healthy after missing the last couple of games.

I think the possibility of showcasing either player is legitimate.

 

[Mainstreet]

EJ and KRay said that Bender has been hit in the face a lot lately and will wear the mask for protection until further notice.

If it helps, why not?

I want him to get approval to wear a colored mask like a hockey goalie if he must.

 

[SweetD]

Nice come back and game by Suns. I am excited to see Warren attacking the offense glass!

 

[BC867]

During the first 3 quarters, I had no doubt the Suns will pull it out in the 4th quarter. Tie game with 55.3 to go. They're not making it easy, even with the Bucks down three players.

 

[SirStefan32]

Wow, I can't believe they managed to lose this.