Preseason: Suns @ Lakers Sunday game thread 10-10-2021

[Proximo]

Yet another illustration of how badly this team needs another power forward.

Stop beating the dead horse. It’s really annoying.

 

[95pro]

McGee showing his worth with a block near the end of the half.

Shamet hitting the 3.

 

[Proximo]

Payne really has not looked good this preseason. Hopefully it’s a short term cold spell.

 

[Proximo]

McGee showing his worth with a block near the end of the half.

Shamet hitting the 3.

I really like the way McGee has looked. He is exceeding my expectations.

 

[1Sun]

Stop beating the dead horse. It’s really annoying.

It's the one obvious hole the team has. Fill it, and we just might finally get that elusive championship after 50+ years.

This team is in the exact same position it was in right before the Barkley trade.

 

[1Sun]

I really like the way McGee has looked. He is exceeding my expectations.

Definitely what we needed as a back-up center. And while I still don't like what we gave up and the fact that the deal was reportedly motivated by money, and while he is only a one-year rental, I must admit that Shamet looks like he will be a nice piece off the bench this year.

 

[Mainstreet]

I really like the way McGee has looked. He is exceeding my expectations.

I agree. The same goes for Shamet. Both are exactly what the Suns needed.

 

[1Sun]

Payne really has not looked good this preseason. Hopefully it’s a short term cold spell.

He looks like he has that hitch in his shot again. It looked like it had returned in the NBA Finals. I hope they can find a way to fix it once and for all.

 

[Mainstreet]

That's what Ayton needs to do.

 

[95pro]

Ayton is so basic. I know he’ll get the max but a part of me doesn’t see him growing into a dog.

He blew two opportunities to start the 3rd.

 

[95pro]

Ayton 1-3 to start the second half, he also was stripped easily.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bridges running the court and finishes.

 

[1Sun]

Ayton is so basic. I know he’ll get the max but a part of me doesn’t see him growing into a dog.

He blew two opportunities to start the 3rd.

It will be interesting to see if Sarver's refusal to offer him the max lights a fire under him or causes him to lose all motivation. I could see it going either way.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton turning it up a notch with 9 points and 8 rebounds.

 

[95pro]

Westbrook is in mid-season form

 

[Mainstreet]

Crowder nails that three. His first.

 

[Chaplin]

Lakers will be a playoff team but they can’t keep up with us. Hope that continues into the season.

 

[Mainstreet]

That's mid-season Chris Paul jumper.

 

[Mainstreet]

It must be okay if Lakers knock you out of bounds.

 

[Mainstreet]

Stix comes into the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Payne looking like Payne on that finish.

 

[Chaplin]

Strong play right now. McGee is a revelation. Been a long time since we’ve had two quality centers. Maybe ever.

 

[Chaplin]

They mention Lebron every 5 minutes and haven’t heard them mention Book since the 1st quarter.

 

[Mainstreet]

McGee looking good.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Suns 88 - Lakers 64