Suns at Pistons 3-19-17

[Mainstreet]

In a early game, the Suns play at the Pistons on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Arizona time. The Pistons should be hungry for a win after losing their last three games and falling one game out of 8th place in the East behind Miami.

From the ESPN Preview:

Point guard Reggie Jackson struck an optimistic tone following an 87-75 home loss to Toronto on Friday night.

"We are not panicking," Jackson said. "Everybody has had their run, so 13 games left, I know in my mind I am bound to make one before it happens, so I am good.

"I plan to be in the playoffs. We are going to keep chasing it each and every day. I love my team and they are optimistic, just as much as I am. We are going to keep attacking this."

There are also injury concerns regarding shooting guard Devin Booker. He was held to 10 points by Orlando and admitted that he's dealing with ankle and Achilles issues.

"Most games (the ankle) loosens up and then I'm able to go," Booker told the Republic. "It was stiff most of the night. Came back here (to the locker room) and tried to work on it and just couldn't get it going."

http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400900433

 

[Ronin]

Doug Haller‏ @DougHaller
Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) will not play today against the Pistons. Booker said Friday it's been bothering him.

 

[hsandhu]

Should be an easy loss without booker, intersting to see tj as the number 1 option.

Philly won today, if orlando wins tomorrow againsf philly we could be 4 behind in the win column to them, i would feel very safe with the 3 spot.

 

[slinslin]

Hoping for a Chriss breakout game. He should probably get more scoring opportunities than ever before.

 

[Mainstreet]

I hope to see Jarrell Eddie.

From a Doug Haller twitter;

Doug Haller‏Verified account@DougHaller 46m46 minutes ago
Talked to Suns guard Devin Booker. Said he hopes to play Tuesday in Miami. "I'm too young to be shut down."

I have to enjoy Booker's comment about being shut down.

 

[pokerface]

Booker wants to tank our tank! C'mon broski...Be a good soldier... Follow orders.

 

[Mainstreet]

Hoping for a Chriss breakout game. He should probably get more scoring opportunities than ever before.

It's a great opportunity for Chriss. Nothing pleases me more than watching his progress.

I hope Bender can play before seasons end.

 

[Yuma]

Good news, Detroit must win this game to stay in the hunt for the eighth spot. Bad news, we are going for the season sweep over the Pistons.

 

[Mainstreet]

Good news, Detroit must win this game to stay in the hunt for the eighth spot. Bad news, we are going for the season sweep over the Pistons.

Let's hope the first scenario prevails.

 

[Yuma]

I hate to say this, but I am rooting for a 40 point game by Marcus Morris!

 

[Mainstreet]

Eddie checks into the game. First opportunity to see him play.

 

[pokerface]

I hate to say this, but I am rooting for a 40 point game by Marcus Morris!

Thats right baby!!

 

[pokerface]

Detroit is trying to make the playoffs?? They look like their trying to tank!

 

[Yuma]

OK, Eddie is scoring too much for a D Leager called up on a 10 day contract. Time to sit.

 

[Mainstreet]

Detroit is trying to make the playoffs?? They look like their trying to tank!

Yup. Detroit has had a problem scoring coming into the game.

 

[pokerface]

OK, Eddie is scoring too much for a D Leager called up on a 10 day contract. Time to sit.

Yeah cuz we still arnt impressed!

 

[Mainstreet]

OK, Eddie is scoring too much for a D Leager called up on a 10 day contract. Time to sit.

I agree, we need to sit him.

 

[pokerface]

Suns have no depth right now....We should get tired...No?

 

[Yuma]

I was just thinking, we keep getting younger with each substitution, and out lead keeps growing. Put the old guys back in!

 

[Yuma]

At least Alan Williams keeps missing all those lay ups keeping Detroit in the game! Ullis should have 5 more assists so far!

 

[Finito]

Need to shut Eddie down for season this is ridiculous lol

 

[pokerface]

Need to shut Eddie down for season this is ridiculous lol

We're running out of players to shut down

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Who the hell is jerell Eddie and what is he doing to our tank?!?

 

[Mainstreet]

There is only so much the Suns can do. The Pistons need to do their part and give more effort to get the win.

 

[Mainstreet]

So funny Williams and Chandler are celebrating a ferocious dunk by Len and Chandler accidentally pops Williams in the jaw and he is like saying... err what.