Mavericks @ Suns Sunday game thread 8-2-20 (season restart)

[1Sun]

Let's go suns maybe mavs will be winded from that tough loss to rockets in ot

Should be a fun gm

Looking for ayton to continue is solid play and booker

I'm really hoping payne makes roster next yr i like him as a role player

Booker has really been struggling with his shooting since the restart...

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

This is a very important point. If Ayton can shoot the three, you no longer necessarily need a stretch four. You can literally get a guy who has never shot a three-pointer before and be fine, as long as he can defend, rebound, and score in the paint.

Three-point shot is huge for Ayton. He can already score down low- back to the basket and face-up situations. If he can hit the three, teams won't be able to sag off him, which improves spacing for everyone. Once they start running at him, he'll be able to drive to the hoop or take a couple of steps for a mid-range jumper. As long as he mixes it up and doesn't turn into a stretch five, his ability to hit the three will be a huge positive factor.

His handle is way too poor for this . . . (hopefully) yet.

 

[Mainstreet]

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[Mainstreet]

Suns going with same starting lineup.

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[Mainstreet]

Some players who will see action guarding Doncic.

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[Mainstreet]

Let me repeat this tweet regarding Kelly Oubre Jr.

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[Mainstreet]

Game about to tip-off.

 

[Mainstreet]

Cam Johnson opens scoring with a 3-pointer.

 

[Mainstreet]

Johnson with second 3-pointer.

Game tied 13-13.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Great defensive game plan by Carlisle to funnel Ayton to those awful midrange jumpers.

Eddie and KRAY are not smart talking about Ayton shouldn’t take threes cuz he will get benched early wtf?

Mavs also realize that Porzingis vs Mikal is better for them than Luka vs Ayton on the switch.

 

[sdscard4]

Damn Cam 92 three pointers this year.
I thought he wouldnt get that shot off and was not an NBA caliber player lol

 

[Mainstreet]

Mavs doing their version of SSOL.

 

[BC867]

I've watched Ayton on every play since the start of the game.

Not one Sun in the post for a defensive rebound, because Ayton
was standing out by the 3-point line. And shooting jumpers and
missing on offense.

The guy is 6'11"-250 and plays like a Guard.

 

[Mainstreet]

Mavs spread the court and either drive it to the basket or shoot the 3-pointer.

Suns can't stop it at the moment.

 

[sdscard4]

I've watched Ayton on every play since the start of the game.

Not one Sun in the post for a defensive rebound, because Ayton
was standing out by the 3-point line. And shooting jumpers and
missing on offense.

The guy is 6'11"-250 and plays like a Guard.

Here we go...Torey...Ayton...Torey...Ayton

 

[1Sun]

Meanwhile, T.J. Warren has quietly become one of the best small forwards in the NBA. Draft Night 2019 really did set the Suns back 5 years...

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Good defense, Frank. JFC.

 

[BC867]

Here we go...Torey...Ayton...Torey...Ayton

That is hardly a detailed response to my detailed post.

Being a fan, and a long time fan, doesn't mean condoning mediocrity.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

This is awful defense. And awful Ayton so far.

 

[1Sun]

This is awful defense. And awful Ayton so far.

Ayton has all the talent in the world and zero drive. Looks like another Benoit Benjamin in the making...

 

[1Sun]

Good defense, Frank. JFC.

Everyone already knew he was way too slow to defend...

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Mavs playing much harder so far.

That loss to Houston stung them.

 

[Phrazbit]

Suns must be behind... 1Sun is actually posting in a game thread.

 

[Proximo]

We are going to be blown out if something doesn’t change quick.

this is a disappointing effort.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns can't stop the layup drill by Mavericks.