Mavericks @ Suns 10-17-18 (season opener)

[95pro]

how many 3's do we have so far?

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

how many 3's do we have so far?

9/19

Ariza is 4/6 and Warren is 3/3

 

[Yuma]

Ayton>Doncic by a lot!

 

[gimpy]

I've already watched more basketball this year than I did all last year, I think.

 

[Yuma]

Ariza on fire with 14 points. Booker doesn't look like Booker with just 13 points.......

 

[SirStefan32]

The ball movement...

Oh that ball movement, the motion off the ball that begins even as the team is still in transition. Our offense is going to be WAAAAY better than it was last year.

Amazing what having a real coach does to a team!

 

[gimpy]

Three or four layups.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I've already watched more basketball this year than I did all last year, I think.

That’s what cheese and I just said.

In fact, this is the first time cheese and I have gotten together for a Suns game since game 5 of WCF when Kobe airballed and artest killed us. That says something.

 

[sunsfan88]

Okobo played under control and seemed poised. Good defensively too. Would like to see more of him.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Ariza on fire with 14 points. Booker doesn't look like Booker with just 13 points.......

JUST 13? He has only played one half. If he duplicates that in the 2nd half he would have 26. That is higher than his average last year...

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Ariza on fire with 14 points. Booker doesn't look like Booker with just 13 points.......

Just 13 points? He’s on pace to have more than last seasons average!?!

 

[SirStefan32]

Ariza on fire with 14 points. Booker doesn't look like Booker with just 13 points.......

Ariza looks really good. He could have had two more open threes, but Warren and Canaan didn't pass him the ball. He had a couple of nice dimes too, along with solid defense.

 

[AzStevenCal]

JUST 13? He has only played one half. If he duplicates that in the 2nd half he would have 26. That is higher than his average last year...

And I think the 4th quarter is usually his quarter.

 

[95pro]

Okobo played under control and seemed poised. Good defensively too. Would like to see more of him.

He was OK, but he did over dribble too much. I don't know if they ran the wrong set but he dribbled the shot clock down to 13 or so.

 

[Yuma]

JUST 13? He has only played one half. If he duplicates that in the 2nd half he would have 26. That is higher than his average last year...

So everyone was saying how Booker looked rusty but Ariza was on fire, and they are only 1 point apart! LOL!

 

[SirStefan32]

Nice three by Booker!

 

[Mainstreet]

I am kinda mixed on that. Especially in the first half. I don't want him fouling out trying too much on D. Want him on the floor in the fourth when we need a key block.

I feel the same way but in some cases the offensive player was already being defended and Ayton should be able to come over for the easy block with his height.

 

[BC867]

Let's see more of the same in the 2nd half and take this opening home victory. Having DBook back is key.

We have road games coming up after this, but tonight can only help build confidence.

 

[Yuma]

EJ is right, more touches for Ayton! Booker starts off the half with a three!

 

[Folster]

Bring home the W Book!

 

[Folster]

Weak move by Doncic.

 

[95pro]

Doncic is NBA ready, with that said he might already be at his ceiling. I don't see him getting quicker or jumping higher.

 

[95pro]

Canaan getting the unknown-player foul called on him.

 

[SirStefan32]

Booker/ Ayton pick and roll, defender helps, Ariza wide open for a three.

 

[Folster]

Ariza worth every penny.