Spurs vs. Suns Saturday game thread (Mexico City) 12-14-19

[Mainstreet]

Knicks of all teams helped the Suns maintain the 8th spot in the playoff standings by beating the Kings in Sacramento last night.

This was Bagley's second game back.

Also Clippers beat the Timberwolves.

 

[Superbone]

Why do we always want to trade for expensive old guys here in Arizona?

You just described Arizona snowbirds.

 

[Superbone]

Knicks of all teams helped the Suns maintain the 8th spot in the playoff standings by beating the Kings in Sacramento last night.

This was Bagley's second game back.

Also Clippers beat the Timberwolves.

That was as bad a loss for the Kings as was our loss to Memphis.

 

[Mainstreet]

That was as bad a loss for the Kings as was our loss to Memphis.

It sure was... probably worse. The Knicks are a mess right now. It's amazing they are still struggling to find a point guard. Thankfully the Suns have Rubio.

So frustrating to see the Western Conference wide open and the Suns not be able to take advantage. Hopefully if the Suns hang around, get Ayton back and everyone gets healthy they can make a run at the playoffs.

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker is out. News I was dreading but fully expected.


Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell

Monty Williams says Devin Booker (forearm soreness) will NOT play in today’s game in Mexico City. He was wearing a soft cast during practice yesterday. #Suns

12:18 PM - 14 Dec 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Mikal Bridges will likely start at shooting guard. A great opportunity for him.

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[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

I will be rooting for the Nuggets to beat the Thunder tonight. The Thunder are ranked 7th in the Western Conference.

 

[Mainstreet]

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Definitely not a doctor but the forearm sounds better than the wrist.

 

[WildBB]

Mikal Bridges will likely start at shooting guard. A great opportunity for him.

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[Ronin]

I will be rooting for the Nuggets to beat the Thunder tonight. The Thunder are ranked 7th in the Western Conference.

Yes, please.

 

[Mainstreet]

Spurs definitely have the star power with DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge.

 

[BC867]

I hope to see Ricky really take charge of the offense
of the youngest team in the NBA.

They just said that Devin is the only player from the
Suns team two years ago.

Good! The previous roster wasn't doing it.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here are the starting lineups.


Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell

#Suns-Spurs about to tip:
San Antonio starters: Murray-Forbes-DeRozan-Lyles-Aldridge
Phoenix starters: Rubio-Bridges-Oubre-Saric-Kaminsky
Devin Booker (forearm soreness) is about to miss his first game of the season.

2:07 PM - 14 Dec 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Spurs win tip.

 

[BC867]

It sounds like EJ has laryngitis. 'Hope he makes it through the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

As expected the Spurs are working the Suns over inside and the Suns are taking outside shots.

 

[BC867]

Low scoring start. A lot of misses.

7-4 Spurs.

 

[WildBB]

Lol...DeRozen gets a rebound laying FLAT on his back....only the Suns

 

[Mainstreet]

It sounds like EJ has laryngitis. 'Hope he makes it through the game.

He sounds a bit like Charles Barkley.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns needed that 3 pointer by Cam. Suns trail 21-17.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Spurs 28 - Suns 18

Baynes not looking sharp.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

How does okobo miss that last layup?

 

[Mainstreet]

Spurs bench beats the Suns bench 18-8.

 

[BC867]

The Suns shoot 3-pointers 1-for-8 in the 1st quarter
and are down by 10.

The thin air of Mexico City is worse than Denver.

But as Bridges pointed out, the Suns train in
Flagstaff, which is almost as high. He said that
should not be an excuse.