Raptors @ Suns Monday game thread 3-17-2025

[BirdGangThing]

seems like it's been a minute since ej's been in the booth

 

[Yuma]

I've seen it. I'd like to see the comment in context.

I think it was in AZ Republic. Heard about the article in two different shows. McManus was the author. Had quotes from Ishbia, Booker, KD, Beal, among others. I guess it was quite the hot article in Suns circles.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gotta hit those shots Collin.

 

[Covert Rain]

Dumb needs to learn when and when not to foul.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns are missing some easy shots.

 

[BirdGangThing]

I used to have the energy dunn does but i was like 11 or 12

 

[Mainstreet]

Dunn doesn't miss this shot, a three.

 

[BirdGangThing]

raptors being super physical - suns being super submissive

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Raptors 29 - Suns 24

 

[Mainstreet]

Tyus gives the Suns a 3 point lead, 32-29.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think it was in AZ Republic. Heard about the article in two different shows. McManus was the author. Had quotes from Ishbia, Booker, KD, Beal, among others. I guess it was quite the hot article in Suns circles.

The comment attributed to Bradley Beal is from an ESPN article. See below.

Tim MacMahon Mar 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ET, ESPN:

Nevertheless, Beal admits that he has felt disrespected at times by the Suns this season.

"I'm human, so I have to really take a step back and just kind of look at the big picture," Beal told ESPN. "And my biggest thing is when I came here I want to win. I've scored 30 points a game. I've been an All-Star. I've been All-NBA. I want to win. That's always been my label -- I haven't won anything. So whatever that looks like for the team, whether that's me coming up the bench, whether it's me starting, whether it's me, whatever it is, I'm going to do it. Do I agree with it? Hell, no, but I'm not going to be that guy.

"I enjoy the game, man. This game is fun. I try not to let nobody take the joy out of it for me. It's very hard. It's hard. We're all human beings, man. We have every right to shut down. We have every right to question what's going on. You have every right to say, 'Why me?' But I feel like that just drags you down a little bit more than you need. I'm still playing in the NBA, I still have the best job in the world, and I still have my no-trade clause. So I'm smiling every day."

No 'trust the process'? What's next for the Phoenix Suns

The Suns are in danger of missing the play-in tournament with the most expensive roster in the NBA.

www.espn.com

 

[95pro]

Love the toughness, energy, dirty work by Martin.

This means Dud will sit him the next half.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's amazing what happens when the Suns hit shots.

 

[Mainstreet]

Royce for three!

 

[BirdGangThing]

dunn + oso = defense and fast breaks

 

[95pro]

I have no idea who any of these raptors are

 

[BirdGangThing]

I have no idea who any of these raptors are

they're trying really hard to lose this game

 

[BirdGangThing]

i heart dunn

 

[BirdGangThing]

i heart oso

 

[Mainstreet]

Dunn looking good both offensively and defensively.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's refreshing to see the Suns play defense.

 

[BirdGangThing]

dunn and oso should've been playing all year - bud sucks

 

[95pro]

Here we go one minute of KD iso and bad passes

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 63 - Raptors 40

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[Mainstreet]

Here we go one minute of KD iso and bad passes

The Suns played well in the 2nd quarter without Durant.

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