Jazz @ Suns 4-3-19

[Mainstreet]

Suns have two games left on their last home stand of the season. They play the Jazz on Wednesday and the Pelicans on Friday.

Jazz (47-30) are on a five game winning streak with their last game being 111-102 win over the Hornets at home on Monday.

The Suns (18-60) are coming off a 122-113 win over the Cavaliers breaking a six game losing streak.

Game time is 7 p.m. Arizona time. It will be televised on FSAZ.

The countdown continues. Only four games left in the season.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker may join some elite company.


Evan Sidery‏ @esidery 20m20 minutes ago


Devin Booker is currently averaging 26.9 points and 6.9 assists on a 58.3 TS%. The only players to ever pull off a season with those numbers, per @bball_ref: Oscar Robertson (3x), Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James (4x), James Harden (5x)

 

[TJ]

Time to start losing again

 

[JCSunsfan]

Booker may join some elite company.


Evan Sidery‏ @esidery 20m20 minutes ago


Devin Booker is currently averaging 26.9 points and 6.9 assists on a 58.3 TS%. The only players to ever pull off a season with those numbers, per @bball_ref: Oscar Robertson (3x), Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James (4x), James Harden (5x)

That is a pretty standard stat comparison. Not one of those obscure ("youngest player ever to score 30 points on a Monday") kind of thing that Sidery usually cooks up. Kudos to Book.

 

[sunsfan88]

Feels like game against Utah this season has been a 20 pt blowout. I’m sure Ayton’s happy he doesn’t have to suit up for this one against Gobert.

 

[sunsfan88]

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Igor’s unleashing Jimmer in this one.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is the latest injury update.


Duane Rankin‏ @DuaneRankin 22 minutes ago
#Suns injury update:

Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) out for tomorrow's game.

Tyler Johnson (sore right knee) out for tomorrow's game.

TJ Warren (right ankle soreness) out for tomorrow's game.

Kelly Oubre Jr. (left thumb sprain). out for season.

 

[Hoop Head]

Here is the latest injury update.


Duane Rankin‏ @DuaneRankin 22 minutes ago
#Suns injury update:

Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) out for tomorrow's game.

Tyler Johnson (sore right knee) out for tomorrow's game.

TJ Warren (right ankle soreness) out for tomorrow's game.

Kelly Oubre Jr. (left thumb sprain). out for season.

I'm a little surprised Ayton hasn't been shutdown. No point in keeping him out there now. I looked at the schedule and we have one more game against Dallas to end the season and that will probably be the only game Ayton plays in, giving us one final Ayton vs Doncic showdown. Too bad Rookie of the Year has been Doncic's to lose since January. I don't think there is anything he can do to take that from him. Seeing Ayton make a real case for himself in that final outing would be nice though.

We have 4 games remaining, April 3rd against Utah at home, April 5th against New Orleans at home, April 7th in Houston against the Rockets, and the season finale in Dallas on April 9th.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Ayton sit the next two games or at least until the Suns go on the road. I wouldn't be upset if the Suns kept him out for the rest of the season. The last four games are very important to the Suns lottery chances. I don't like to mention it but it is true.

It's been obvious for awhile Doncic was going to run away with rookie of the year. Trae Young has given it a good go as well.

I'm not overly concerned with Ayton earning accolades because we knew when the Suns drafted him it would take Ayton awhile to reach his peak.

So hope next season the lottery is not anything we have to worry about.

 

[Mainstreet]

Utah better be ready. Jimmer is coming and Kokoskov says he's serious.

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[Sunburn]

Utah better be ready. Jimmer is coming and Kokoskov says he's serious.

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Stupid side show crap.

 

[Mainstreet]

Stupid side show crap.

With the Suns going nowhere and four players out, I don't mind a distraction.

Who knows, perhaps he sticks with the team next season.

 

[Sunburn]

With the Suns going nowhere and four players out, I don't mind a distraction.

Who knows, perhaps he sticks with the team next season.

I dearly hope not.

 

[Mainstreet]

I dearly hope not.

This would be my first thought as well but I'm willing to be wrong.

James Jones decision to add Oubre and Tyler Johnson has made me humble.

As a side note, I liked Oubre before the Suns acquired him.

 

[Suns_fan69]

This would be my first thought as well but I'm willing to be wrong.

James Jones decision to add Oubre and Tyler Johnson has made me humble.

As a side note, I liked Oubre before the Suns acquired him.

I think there's always a spot for a gunner off the bench as a deep reserve role. Troy Daniels was it this year, and honestly I'd probably rather have Troy again for continuity but he's a UFA and my assumption is that he probably wants a bigger payday than the Suns would be willing to offer.

 

[Hoop Head]

Igor was Snyder's assistant last year. It's good to see he's having a little fun with the media. I don't see how those Jimmer comments can be viewed negatively.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Igor was Snyder's assistant last year. It's good to see he's having a little fun with the media. I don't see how those Jimmer comments can be viewed negatively.

Agreed but keep in mind the poster that is reacting so strongly was incensed over Jimmer's performance in the last Utah game so there's history. But yeah, that was Koko being playful and I'm glad to see he has it in him. I don't think you can survive the kind of situation he's been in this season without a sense of humor.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is a tweet clarifying it's about humor.

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[Mainstreet]

Jae Crowder is out for the Jazz.


Duane Rankin‏ @DuaneRankin



#Jazz Jae Crowder out with right quad contusion. #Suns


5:38 PM - 3 Apr 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton is listed day-to-day.


Duane Rankin‏ @DuaneRankin



#Suns coach Igor Kokoskov said Deandre Ayton is day-to-day and hasn't been shut down with the left ankle sprain. At the same time, he also said Ayton won't be rushed back to play.


5:34 PM - 3 Apr 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

An Oubre update.


Duane Rankin‏ @DuaneRankin




Saw Kelly Oubre Jr. Has cast off. Stitches are out. The left thumb is in a wrap. #Suns


6:15 PM - 3 Apr 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Derrick Favors is out for Utah.


Evan Sidery‏ @esidery



Derrick Favors is out for Utah with back spasms. The last few matchups, Favors has bullied the Suns on the boards. Jazz are going small starting Thabo Sefolosha.


6:10 PM - 3 Apr 2019

 

[Hoop Head]

Derrick Favors is out for Utah.


Evan Sidery‏ @esidery



Derrick Favors is out for Utah with back spasms. The last few matchups, Favors has bullied the Suns on the boards. Jazz are going small starting Thabo Sefolosha.


6:10 PM - 3 Apr 2019

That will help. With or without Ayton it's tough to face Utah's size but without Ayton it's that much worse. Now we'll have a shot at matching up with them with Holmes, Bender, and Spalding.

 

[Mainstreet]

They are dropping like flies for the Jazz. Crowder, Favors and Rubio are out.



Evan Sidery‏ @esidery

Ricky Rubio is a late scratch tonight for the Jazz. Donovan Mitchell starting at point guard, and Royce O'Neale will be the main assignment to guard Devin Booker.


6:48 PM - 3 Apr 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Mikal Bridges won the Dan Majerle Hustle Award.