Suns at Hornets 12-17-14

[Mainstreet]

The Suns play at the Hornets tonight with a 5 p.m. Arizona start time. Dragic is listed as probable. Read more about the game from the Paul Coro at azcentral in an article dated 12-17-14. See link below.

SUNS (12-14) at HORNETS (6-18)… 5 p.m. tip-off (Phoenix time)

C: Alex Len … Al Jefferson

PF: Markieff Morris … Cody Zeller

SF: P.J. Tucker … Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

SG: Goran Dragic … Lance Stephenson

PG: Eric Bledsoe … Kemba Walker

Key Hornets reserves: Gary Neal, Marvin Williams, Bismack Biyombo, Brian Roberts, Gerald Henderson.

Key Hornets injuries: Cody Zeller (nasal fracture) is questionable.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor.../?hootPostID=3048127e12cee42d1f8868cdef4467bd

 

[Mainstreet]

I never realized the Hornets home court looks like a beehive. Maybe it just took me some time to notice it.

 

[SirStefan32]

I wish the Suns would run some set plays to get Goran and Eric some shots. (Other than "here is the ball, do whatever.")

 

[SirStefan32]

And stop going under the damn screens on three-point shooters!

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish the Suns would run some set plays to get Goran and Eric some shots. (Other than "here is the ball, do whatever.")

I'm no longer sure what the Suns run offensively.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I'm no longer sure what the Suns run offensively.

Got ball, take shot. Rinse and repeat.

Steve

 

[Mainstreet]

Got ball, take shot. Rinse and repeat.

Steve

I didn't think it was that complicated.

 

[Mainstreet]

IT and Goran playing together. No Green?

 

[SirStefan32]

Good Lord, how about they at least pretend to play some defense.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns should minimally think about changing defensive coaches.

 

[SirStefan32]

Wow, Tucker and Green playing 4 and 5.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns are now playing a mini lineup.

 

[Mainstreet]

Wow, Tucker and Green playing 4 and 5.

I'm waiting to see how it works with Jefferson.

 

[SirStefan32]

I'm waiting to see how it works with Jefferson.

Sadly, Tucker is a better interior defender than any of the bigs.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I'm waiting to see how it works with Jefferson.

It should be fine with George but if they bring in Louise we're in trouble.

Steve

 

[sunsfan88]

I knew picking Al Jefferson today in fan duel would be the best decision I would make this week

If there is one good thing about this season, it's the fact that the Suns have won me over $1,400 in this young season.

Not a lot of fans can say that their team helped them win money but I can.

 

[Mainstreet]

Markieff ejected with two technicals. The Suns are a technical machine.

 

[SirStefan32]

Markieff is an idiot. Stop complaining. Once you build a reputation, you'll be getting techs for looking at the ref.

And Dragic needs to start shooting 500 threes in practice every single day.

 

[AfroSuns]

Man..Plumlee SUCKS

 

[Mainstreet]

IT has it going.

 

[BC867]

Markieff ejected with two technicals. The Suns are a technical machine.

I am not sticking up for Kieff's technicals and ejection. But I am curious about what is going on inside his head.

Could his frustration have been a reaction to Hornacek removing all big men from the floor, leaving Tucker and Green as the biggest on the court? A public slap in the face.

There are ways to deal with a disappointing situation. Showing up your players in public is not one of them.

Dragic is unhappy. Thomas is unhappy. Kieff acts unhappy. Bledsoe always looks unhappy.

Jeff Hornacek made an announcement tonight -- loud and clear. We can't beat Jefferson and Charlotte playing like an NBA team, so we're going to screw around.

Yes, we gained a few points for a few minutes. But are we getting stronger or weaker game by game?

I am disappointed in Ryan McDonough (called one of the brightest young minds when he joined the Suns) and his FUBB roster.

And, having rooted for Jeff Hornacek since the day he first joined the Suns, I am disappointed in the many flaws he has exhibited as Head Coach.

Perhaps Utah knew what they were doing letting Jeff get away.

Even if the Suns beat the 6-18 Hornets tonight, there are too many frustrated players on our team to give us hope in the guys calling the shots.

 

[Mainstreet]

If the Suns put Ennis in the game they would be playing with four PGs.

 

[Mainstreet]

I am not sticking up for Kieff's technicals and ejection. But I am curious about what is going on inside his head.

Could his frustration have been a reaction to Hornacek removing all big men from the floor, leaving Tucker and Green as the biggest on the court? A public slap in the face.

There are ways to deal with a disappointing situation. Showing up your players in public is not one of them.

Dragic is unhappy. Thomas is unhappy. Kieff acts unhappy. Bledsoe always looks unhappy.

Jeff Hornacek made an announcement tonight -- loud and clear. We can't beat Jefferson and Charlotte playing like an NBA team, so we're going to screw around.

Yes, we gained a few points for a few minutes. But are we getting stronger or weaker game by game?

I am disappointed in Ryan McDonough (called one of the brightest young minds when he joined the Suns) and his FUBB roster.

And, having rooted for Jeff Hornacek since the day he first joined the Suns, I am disappointed in the many flaws he has exhibited as Head Coach.

Perhaps Utah knew what they were doing letting Jeff get away.

Even if the Suns beat the 6-18 Hornets tonight, there are too many frustrated players on our team to give us hope in the guys calling the shots.

Markieff has a short fuse because he picks up technicals easily. As far as the Suns going small, I think Hornacek is just trying to win a game any way he can.

 

[SirStefan32]

Nice steal and assist for Goran.

 

[Cheesewater]

Nice defense, Geech!