Preseason: Portland @ Phoenix

[Mainstreet]

The Portland at Phoenix preseason game will be televised on NBA TV tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

Scola is really playing well with 8 points already in the first quarter.

 

[Mainstreet]

Luke Zeller reminds me of Sean Marks. I was never a fan of Marks.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Starting unit seemed so fluid, but the second unit doesn't seem to have any chemistry yet. I'm sure it will come around though because Gentry's teams always have a good bench.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Wes Johnson has one of the nicest looking jumpers in the league.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish the Suns would play Diogu. I'd like to see if he would have any impact inside.

 

[Mainstreet]

Wes Johnson has one of the nicest looking jumpers in the league.

A lot of focus is being put on Beasley but Johnson may be the better player.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Zeller looks like he could be a solid role player in the NBA.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

A lot of focus is being put on Beasley but Johnson may be the better player.

I think Beasley has more all around talent, but Johnson is definitely a better shooter.

 

[Mainstreet]

Zeller looks like he could be a solid role player in the NBA.

Maybe, but I like big men that play primarily inside. Zeller is considered an outside shooter.

 

[mojorizen7]

Video link. Decent stream.
http://atdhenet.tv/52547/watch-portland-trail-blazers-vs-phoenix-suns

 

[Mainstreet]

Gortat looks like he will miss Nash the most. He seems lost. Also, IMO, he needs to be playing at a heavier weight.

 

[Mainstreet]

Video link. Decent stream.
http://atdhenet.tv/52547/watch-portland-trail-blazers-vs-phoenix-suns

As mentioned earlier, it is live on NBA TV if you have access to that channel.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

As mentioned earlier, it is live on NBA TV if you have access to that channel.

Not everyone has NBA TV though...

 

[Mainstreet]

Not everyone has NBA TV though...

Tell me about it. I'm usually streaming myself in preseason in the NBA and PAC 12 games that are not televised on DirecTV.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish the Suns had a chance to draft Meyers Leonard. He moves well for a center.

 

[Griffin]

This game is a bit of a foreshadowing of what will happen if O'Neal is out. With Gortat and Scola both starting and Frye out, there is no one to bring off the bench to play center. Looks like Zeller or Jones might have to stick around.

 

[Mainstreet]

This game is a bit of a foreshadowing of what will happen if O'Neal is out. With Gortat and Scola both starting and Frye out, there is no one to bring off the bench to play center. Looks like Zeller or Jones might have to stick around.

I'd like to see what Diogu can do before they fall in love with Zeller or Jones.

 

[Griffin]

I'd like to see what Diogu can do before they fall in love with Zeller or Jones.

I think they may be thinking he's too short. He hasn't been getting playing time so far. But the Suns seem to continue to have rebounding issues regardless of who they throw out there.

 

[devilalum]

Here's a feel good article.

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/steve_aschburner/10/12/eric-gordon-knee-hornets/

 

[Mainstreet]

I think they may be thinking he's too short. He hasn't been getting playing time so far. But the Suns seem to continue to have rebounding issues regardless of who they throw out there.

This is probably the case especially since he does not elevate well. Marshall needs to take the open shot when he gets it.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

One stat that jumps out to me in this game is that the Suns are +24 with Dragic on the floor. That's 8 points higher than the next player on the team.

 

[Mainstreet]

I know the Suns want Marshall to get playing time but at some point in time, Telfair needs to get some action.

 

[Griffin]

Dragic had a strong game with 8/9/5 while controlling the tempo. Morris shot the ball much better and led the Suns in scoring with 14.

Wes Johnson with another solid game. But let's not forget that he will be a free agent next summer when the Suns don't pick up his 4th year option by start of this season.

Suns have been giving up too many offensive rebounds. Scola and Beasley combined for 5 boards.

 

[Griffin]

I know the Suns want Marshall to get playing time but at some point in time, Telfair needs to get some action.

I think he is sitting out with a wrist injury.