Magic @ Suns 3-17-17

[Mainstreet]

The Magic visit the Suns tonight with a 7 p.m. Arizona start time. They are chasing the Suns for the 3rd spot in the draft with the 76ers on their heels. The Suns have one more loss than the Magic.

Here is more from the ESPN Preview:

The Suns (22-46) and Magic (24-45) will take the third- and fourth-worst records in the league, respectively, into their second and final matchup of the season.

The Suns enter the rematch playing the better ball of the two. They split their past eight games, pushing themselves two games ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers (20-48), who currently reside in the No. 2 lottery position.

"We're not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs yet, but we're getting close to that point and we have enough young players that we want to get them enough opportunity to play and also save some wear and tear on Eric as best we can," Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said Thursday.

"We do a lot of the sports-science measurements, and looking at those readings, Eric has some of the higher load numbers in the league. We just didn't want him to get worn down during a season where we're not going to end up in the playoffs."

http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400900421

 

[Mainstreet]

From yesterday:

Doug Haller‏Verified account@DougHaller 17h17 hours ago
Suns list F Derrick Jones Jr (tailbone) and G Brandon Knight (back) as questionable for Friday's game vs Orlando.

 

[pokerface]

This is bigger than the Kings game!!

 

[Mainstreet]

This is bigger than the Kings game!!

I don't expect the Suns to lose but I didn't expect the Kings to win either.

I heard someone on national sports media knocking the Suns for sitting Bledsoe. The Suns are 4-6 in their last ten games which is better than many teams competing for the top spot in the draft.

 

[hsandhu]

This is bigger than the Kings game!!

Not really, kings game could possibly have knocked us out of top 5, orlando jumping us won't.

I don't want to win, but a win is tolerable, and I fully expect us to win before the road trip

 

[BC867]

I am going to be at the game tonight -- lower lever, center court. When I go, I always choose the side facing the Suns bench. This time, I'll be on the side facing the players as they approach the bench.

Ulis and DBook leading the Suns. I am looking forward to fun game.

I will probably not get to another game, so this will probably be the last time I see Watson on the sideline. Especially after letting the media know he doesn't support the decisions of the Front Office. Of course, his job is to win, but a comment was not necessary.

 

[Mainstreet]

I am going to be at the game tonight -- lower lever, center court. When I go, I always choose the side facing the Suns bench. This time, I'll be on the side facing the players as they approach the bench.

Ulis and DBook leading the Suns. I am looking forward to fun game.

I will probably not get to another game, so this will probably be the last time I see Watson on the sideline. Especially after letting the media know he doesn't support the decisions of the Front Office. Of course, his job is to win, but a comment was not necessary.

I presume you are talking about not attending another Suns game this season. It should be fun to watch the youngsters play.

The Watson situation is interesting. Before his comments about Bledsoe, I thought he was definitely coming back. Now he has put some doubt in there.

Are you eating that double bacon cheeseburger (can't exactly remember the name) at Majerles?

Anyway, you can respond to my post later.

I hope you have a great time!

 

[Ronin]

Craig Grialou‏ @CraigAZSports
Jones, Jr. (tailbone, lower back bruise) on way to shootaround, "I'm good. You'll see me out there today."

 

[BC867]

I presume you are talking about not attending another Suns game this season. It should be fun to watch the youngsters play.

The Watson situation is interesting. Before his comments about Bledsoe, I thought he was definitely coming back. Now he has put some doubt in there.

Are you eating that double bacon cheeseburger (can't exactly remember the name) at Majerles?

Anyway, you can respond to my post later.

I hope you have a great time!

Thanks. I'll be watching the Suns on TV for the rest of the season, but this will probably be my last game in person. I am on Social Security and have to watch my budget (and only like to sit in the good seats), which I why I attend a bunch of Mercury games. Of course, I saw the Bon Jovi concert recently, will see the ABBA tribute concert on Sunday and the traveling Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit in a week.

BTW, it's the #9 All Star Bacon Cheddar Burger. Unless there's too long a wait. Then I'll grab something at the game. I'll be heading out the door shortly. 'Pain in the neck having to take everything out of your pockets and holding it above your head going through Security. I wish they had trays.

 

[Mainstreet]

Thanks. I'll be watching the Suns on TV for the rest of the season, but this will probably be my last game in person. I am on Social Security and have to watch my budget (and only like to sit in the good seats), which I why I attend a bunch of Mercury games. Of course, I saw the Bon Jovi concert recently, will see the ABBA tribute concert on Sunday and the traveling Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit in a week.

BTW, it's the #9 All Star Bacon Cheddar Burger. Unless there's too long a wait. Then I'll grab something at the game. I'll be heading out the door shortly. 'Pain in the neck having to take everything out of your pockets and holding it above your head going through Security. I wish they had trays.

I will make written note about the cheeseburger.

I'd say you live in the fast lane social security or not.

Again, have a great time.

 

[Mainstreet]

Craig Grialou‏ @CraigAZSports
Jones, Jr. (tailbone, lower back bruise) on way to shootaround, "I'm good. You'll see me out there today."

I'm glad Derrick Jones Jr. is available to play tonight. He took a hard fall. Tough kid.

 

[Carolinacacti]

looks like attendance is good. I guess people will pay to see the young guns.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think that ball was going in the basket before the tip by Chriss.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish I had enough hair for Payton's haircut.

 

[Mainstreet]

I preface it by saying so far, but I like the way Len is playing right now.

He should be able to play like this all the time.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chriss with a cut to the head. It could have been an elbow. He goes to the locker room.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chriss is back on the bench after getting stitches, 4 I believe. Reportedly he will play.

The game is under the 9 minute mark in the 4th quarter so why not rest him for the rest of the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Alright, Chriss is back in the game.

 

[Carolinacacti]

nice tank Suns

 

[hsandhu]

Damn, suns may be close to locking up at least the 4 spot.

I dont want to say its suspicious booker has his two worst games in the most important tanks of the season, but if he starts following josh jackson, markelle fultz and jayson tatum on twitter tonight, we may have something.

 

[Mainstreet]

Magic win.

Final:

Magic 109 - Suns 103

It was not a pretty game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Damn, suns may be close to locking up at least the 4 spot.

I dont want to say its suspicious booker has his two worst games in the most important tanks of the season, but if he starts following josh jackson, markelle fultz and jayson tatum on twitter tonight, we may have something.

This loss did not feel as good as the Suns loss to the Kings for some reason. Maybe it's because the Suns were playing really bad tonight.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yay. Loss!

 

[pokerface]

This loss did not feel as good as the Suns loss to the Kings for some reason. Maybe it's because the Suns were playing really bad tonight.

I didn't watch the game so I'm comfortable with it.

 

[hsandhu]

Watson just said booker had an ankle injury, but played because the team is shorthanded

When barbosa is back they should sit him the next game