Bulls @ Suns 2-10-17

[Mainstreet]

The Bull come to town to visit the Suns tonight with a 8:30 p.m. Arizona start time. Jimmy Butler is expected to play after practicing Thursday. He missed the last three games.

Here is part of the ESPN Preview:

The Suns also are coming off a one-sided loss that ended ugly. Rookies Marquese Chriss and Tyler Ulis were ejected after a fourth-quarter scuffle in a 110-91 loss at Memphis.

The ejections were the third and fourth of the season for the tail-spinning Suns. No other team has had more than three players thrown out this season.

Temperatures rose in Memphis in part because the Suns couldn't buy a hoop, shooting just 33.3 percent from the field. The 91-point output was their lowest since December.

Particularly cold in his club's eighth loss in the last nine games was Eric Bledsoe, who was 3 of 15 from the field. Bledsoe, who has a 21.2-point scoring average, has totaled just 43 points in his last three outings, his worst three-game stretch since November.

The Suns have lost 8 of their past 9 games.

http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400900212

 

[sunsfan88]

Alex Len is suspended for this game for leaving the bench during the scuffle with the Grizzlies.

 

[Mainstreet]

Alex Len is suspended for this game for leaving the bench during the scuffle with the Grizzlies.

Also:

In addition, the NBA fined rookie forward Marquese Chriss and rookie guard Tyler Ulis $15,000 for their roles in the altercation. Memphis guard Troy Daniels also was fined $15,000.

I'm glad Troy Daniels got fined as well as his words ignited the situation.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...ed-marquese-chriss-tyler-ulis-fined/97752982/

 

[sunsfan88]

I wonder if Alan Williams will get some minutes today.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wonder if Alan Williams will get some minutes today.

With Len and Bender out I will say yes. I think the Suns will try some small ball when Chandler sits as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

The game is about to get underway.

Chandler scores the first basket.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Lakers get the win over the Bucks, 122-114, which should help the Suns down the road.

 

[Mainstreet]

Alan Williams has 4 quick points and almost had another basket.

I still don't know if Williams is other than a deep bench player but I really like watching him. He has passion.

 

[Mainstreet]

Tyson Chandler looks like he turned his ankle and goes to the bench in pain. I'm not sure if he will be back because it was very awkward the way he went down.

The Suns are short on size but playing well thus far. They have been passing the ball good too. Maybe some of the best I've seen.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 56- Bull 43

Who would think without Bender, Len and Chandler in the locker room.

 

[Mainstreet]

Tyson Chandler will not return but he should be alright with a sprained ankle.

The Bulls are taking the ball inside on the Suns with their size advantage.

The Suns lead is cut to 58-52 early in the 2nd half.

 

[Shaggy]

Just shows how they need a big man in the middle.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Ok that's enough, time to lose now..

 

[Mainstreet]

Just shows how they need a big man in the middle.

I have to say though, Alan Williams is playing well tonight. He is showing Len how he should play... strong.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Suns 86- Bulls 76.

 

[Mainstreet]

I know the Bulls have depth but I have high regard for Bobby Portis who is a 2nd year player. He seems to have fallen out of favor. If the Suns had room for him, he might be worth a look in a trade. Of course not the Suns pick in this draft.

 

[pokerface]

Ok that's enough, time to lose now..

I'm glad you said it so I didn't have too.

 

[Mainstreet]

I remember the days when the Bulls used to play defense. The Suns have scored with ease tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns win 115-97 over the Bulls.

Alan Williams with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks.

Also he played 24 minutes.

 

[JustWinBaby]

The Suns win 115-97 over the Bulls.

Alan Williams with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks.

Also he played 24 minutes.

If Alex Len played with half the passion of Alan Williams he might amount to something.

What is not to like about Alan. Unfortunately if Watson gives him too many minutes it could change our drafting spot for the worse.

 

[pokerface]

We need to ship out some guys so this doesn't happen again.

 

[sunsfan88]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...Alan Williams is capable of being a decent backup C.

This is his rookie season and yet he has 3 double doubles already in the VERY limited playing time he gets.

If Len becomes too expensive, I'd trade or let him him and just let Williams be the backup C. He's decent enough for a 20-25 min spurt.

 

[Carolinacacti]

The Bulls are just bad. Wait the Eastern division is just bad. Watson the coach for the Suns could of should of lost that game but let the team get a win. I like Watson.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Alan Williams does it again. That kid has a real knack for being in the right place at the right time. He is about as athletic as a sack of potatoes though.

He could make a career if his worked on his body some. If he were to swap some fat for muscle and keep the bulk about the same, he could have an interesting career.

I would not mind trading Chandler and letting Len and Williams man the center position for a while.

 

[Ronin]

Craig Grialou ‏@CraigAZSports 7m7 minutes ago
Neither Bledsoe (rest), Chandler (rest, right ankle sprain) made trip to Houston for #Suns game tonight vs. Rockets