Suns at Cavaliers 3-7-15

[Mainstreet]

The Suns play at the Cavaliers tonight with a 5:30 p.m. Arizona start time. See lineups and more from Paul Coro at azcentral in an article dated 3-7-15.

SUNS (33-30) at CAVALIERS (39-25)

Tip-off: 5:30 p.m. (Phoenix time) TV: FSAZ, ESPN

C: Alex Len … Timofey Mozgov

PF: Markieff Morris … Kevin Love

SF: P.J. Tucker … LeBron James

SG: Brandon Knight … J.R. Smith

PG: Eric Bledsoe … Kyrie Irving

Key Cavaliers reserves: Matthew Dellavedova, Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert, James Jones.

Key Cavaliers injuries: Shawn Marion (left hip strain) and Anderson Varejao (left Achilles tendon rupture) are out.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...ame-preview-suns-cavs-orange-slices/24559903/

 

[Iceman]

If the Suns can find a way to pull this one off, then they can say they are starting to mold a bit. Gonna be extremely tough though.

 

[Mainstreet]

It will be especially hard to win if Len cannot play. The last I heard, he is questionable. Last night was a must win. A win tonight would make a statement.

 

[sunsfan88]

CLE is coming off a loss from yesterday, you know their gonna come out fighting like hell. I could see this being a blowout in their favor early but the Suns fighting back in the end to make score somewhat respectable.

For us to even have a chance, Len needs to play tonight.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Will Bledsoe try extra hard to impress his "big brother"? If so, we could see a double-digit turnover night from Bledsoe...

 

[AzStevenCal]

I can't see us winning this game but maybe Cleveland will take the night off. It's the NBA, you take the night off and even a good team can lose to a mediocre or worse team.

Steve

 

[Phrazbit]

Earl Barron starting, Len out.

Bummer.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Earl Barron starting, Len out.

Bummer.

Ouch. If someone offers you the Suns +60, take it. I think.

Steve

 

[Phrazbit]

We can't miss from 3 so far... and we're blowing layups.

Awesome.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns need a big body like Mozgov backing up Len.

 

[Phrazbit]

1st Bank has some of the worst commercials I've ever seen. Thats what everyone wants to see, a kid crying because his dad was too slow to get the last puppy.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Without Len our defense is even worse than I'd feared it would be. We're shooting well right now but when we return to form, the Cavs will still be laying it in, slamming it home or nailing their free throws. This will not be pretty unless we just have one of those unreal shooting nights.

Steve

 

[AzStevenCal]

The Suns need a big body like Mozgov backing up Len.

I think we need Len backing up a big body for a couple of years. I love the guy's potential but he still has a ways to go. And while we're wishing, how about a stud in front of Keef or a bruiser backing him up.

Steve

 

[Mainstreet]

I think we need Len backing up a big body for a couple of years. I love the guy's potential but he still has a ways to go. And while we're wishing, how about a stud in front of Keef or a bruiser backing him up.

Steve

I will take it either way.

 

[SirStefan32]

I think we need Len backing up a big body for a couple of years. I love the guy's potential but he still has a ways to go. And while we're wishing, how about a stud in front of Keef or a bruiser backing him up.

Steve

OK, now you are speaking BC's and my language!

 

[Mainstreet]

Ideally, the Suns need a FC that can play in a rotation with Len and Markieff. And even then, some extra beef.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nice shot by Archie.

 

[sunsfan88]

Our defense really is lackluster, even worse without Len.

 

[Mainstreet]

Our defense really is lackluster, even worse without Len.

The Suns are always at a disadvantage without more size.

 

[Mainstreet]

Mozgov could eat Wright for lunch with all due respect to Wright.

 

[sunsfan88]

CLE with a 20-2 advantage in points in the paint. Goodwin is literally the only one attacking inside but he can't get one to go either.

 

[sunsfan88]

TJ Warren and Reggie Bullock can hopefully get time tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

CLE with a 20-2 advantage in points in the paint. Goodwin is literally the only one attacking inside but he can't get one to go either.

The thing is, the Suns are not big enough to compete inside even when they get the ball there.

 

[sunsfan88]

Its all jump shots and 3s for the Suns while CLE just drives to the paint for easy buckets on either layups or offensive rebounds.

I swear if I played against the Suns, I feel like I can get at least 3 offensive rebounds even though I'm only 6'1.

 

[Cheesewater]

LeBron James is a crybaby.