Suns at Rockets 3-21-15

[Mainstreet]

I don't think the Suns have much confidence in Bullock or he would have gotten more playing time this season.

 

[Mainstreet]

Didn't seem like one to me with his 4 quick shots, most of them
Air balls.

Regardless, isn't Goodwin being used as a PG as well? He seemed much better than Price.

I'm just saying, this is why the Suns brought him in.

 

[sunsfan88]

I still dont get why Bullock has not seen playing time. It is baffling

Hornacek's rotations have been baffling all season long.

 

[sunsfan88]

If we didn't struggle so much from the FT line, this game would have been over by now.

Below 70% again from the FT line.

I don't understand why a great shooter like Hornacek can't work with these guys on their FT shooting.

 

[SirStefan32]

Nice win!

 

[82CardsGrad]

Appearently, Bledsoe forgot what you guys have been saying about how bad he sucks. 23 1st half points, 2 steals, 4 rebounds, shooting 7-11.

Let's see what happens when Houston switches up the D in the Second half.

For the record, I have never once stated Bledsoe "sucks". Tonight was a great bounce-back game for him. If only he can be more consistent with his play...

 

[Mainstreet]

I give PJ Tucker huge credit in the Suns win because he made life miserable on James Harden. Plus Tucker had 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

 

[82CardsGrad]

I give PJ Tucker huge credit in the Suns win because he made life miserable on James Harden. Plus Tucker had 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

Absolutely... Hard to believe that Harden only got to the line 5 times! Amazing!

 

[slinslin]

Bledsoe would benefit a lot if we had a true #1 star player to draw double teams and take pressure off of Bledsoe to carry the team on offense.

 

[slinslin]

Absolutely... Hard to believe that Harden only got to the line 5 times! Amazing!

3 of those were Morris fouling him on a 3.

 

[Mainstreet]

Absolutely... Hard to believe that Harden only got to the line 5 times! Amazing!

Watching the highlights. Tucker said it is important to guard Harden with the body and not get the hands out in front because Harden will find them and get the foul. Tucker says he studies film and it shows.

 

[Chaz]

Awesome performances by Tucker and Bledsoe.

Archie and Wright also with some great moments.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Meanwhile, for all the slobbering people have been doing over Dragic since he was traded, the Heat have gone a whopping 7-5, playing in the East, while the Suns have gone 7-7 in the West.

 

[SweetD]

I still dont get why Bullock has not seen playing time. It is baffling

Because he sucks. The playing time he did get I didn't see anything other than a D league player. Not sure why Price is getting minutes either.

 

[SirStefan32]

Meanwhile, for all the slobbering people have been doing over Dragic since he was traded, the Heat have gone a whopping 7-5, playing in the East, while the Suns have gone 7-7 in the West.

Without their best player (and his backup) the entire time, and with D-Wade and Dragic missing a game or two as well. One quick look shows a somewhat similar schedules, including the similar breakdown of East vs. West. Between the two teams, I'd take Miami over Phoenix any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Dragic/Wade/Deng/Bosh/Whiteside lineup is hell of a lot scarier than Bledsoe/Knight/Tucker/Morris/Len. Miami needs another spot-up shooter or two next year, and they'll be contenders in the East. We are a Superstar short of getting out of the first round. There isn't a single position where I wouldn't trade what we have for what they have, and it's not even close.

 

[Hoop Head]

Without their best player (and his backup) the entire time, and with D-Wade and Dragic missing a game or two as well. One quick look shows a somewhat similar schedules, including the similar breakdown of East vs. West. Between the two teams, I'd take Miami over Phoenix any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Dragic/Wade/Deng/Bosh/Whiteside lineup is hell of a lot scarier than Bledsoe/Knight/Tucker/Morris/Len. Miami needs another spot-up shooter or two next year, and they'll be contenders in the East. We are a Superstar short of getting out of the first round. There isn't a single position where I wouldn't trade what we have for what they have, and it's not even close.

I don't know about that, I'd take Len over Whiteside every time. He's younger, has higher upside, and hasn't even peaked while Whiteside's finally proven himself in the league it took him years and numerous stints overseas. Plus his attitude has to be called into question with how he comes down on players plus he's looked to Beasley as a veteran leader. Maybe for 1 season I'd prefer the Heat roster but Wade has a ton of mileage as does Bosh and Deng. Bledsoe at 13.5 million or Dragic at 20? I'd take Bledsoe especially when you consider age. Bosh's contract also makes him the latest "Joe Johnson" it's so ridiculously overpriced they'll be begging someone to take it even with the cap increase in 2-3 years. They have a 1 year window, might have been 2 if Bosh didn't go down.

 

[SirStefan32]

I don't know about that, I'd take Len over Whiteside every time. He's younger, has higher upside, and hasn't even peaked while Whiteside's finally proven himself in the league it took him years and numerous stints overseas. Plus his attitude has to be called into question with how he comes down on players plus he's looked to Beasley as a veteran leader. Maybe for 1 season I'd prefer the Heat roster but Wade has a ton of mileage as does Bosh and Deng. Bledsoe at 13.5 million or Dragic at 20? I'd take Bledsoe especially when you consider age. Bosh's contract also makes him the latest "Joe Johnson" it's so ridiculously overpriced they'll be begging someone to take it even with the cap increase in 2-3 years. They have a 1 year window, might have been 2 if Bosh didn't go down.

Fair enough on some of your points, especially regarding salaries, though Miami can handle higher salaries better than Phoenix can, and Wade only has another season left. If they do give Dragic $20M for the next five years, they are ********. As good as he and Bosh will be, $45M for those two alone is crazy.

 

[sunsfan88]

If Bledsoe can play not at this level but at least close to this level every night then he would live up to that huge contract of his.

 

[BC867]

I don't know about that, I'd take Len over Whiteside every time. He's younger, has higher upside, and hasn't even peaked ...

Man, I hope you're right about Alex Len. First he has to show that he can stay out of foul trouble and stay healthy throughout the season.

As much as I yearn to see him play 32 minutes per game, and grow with each performance, we'll all have to be convinced that he can.

 

[SweetD]

If Bledsoe can play not at this level but at least close to this level every night then he would live up to that huge contract of his.

Huge contract?? He is getting paid less than 40 players in the league. I would say he is top 40.

 

[sunsfan88]

Huge contract?? He is getting paid less than 40 players in the league. I would say he is top 40.

That's still pretty huge to me. $14M/yr is nothing to laugh at.

 

[3rdside]

Meanwhile, for all the slobbering people have been doing over Dragic since he was traded, the Heat have gone a whopping 7-5, playing in the East, while the Suns have gone 7-7 in the West.

Strictly speaking it's 6-4 / equivalent to a 55 win season, without bosh, as he didn't play in one win and one loss.


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[Cheesebeef]

Without their best player (and his backup) the entire time, and with D-Wade and Dragic missing a game or two as well. One quick look shows a somewhat similar schedules, including the similar breakdown of East vs. West. Between the two teams, I'd take Miami over Phoenix any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Dragic/Wade/Deng/Bosh/Whiteside lineup is hell of a lot scarier than Bledsoe/Knight/Tucker/Morris/Len. Miami needs another spot-up shooter or two next year, and they'll be contenders in the East. We are a Superstar short of getting out of the first round. There isn't a single position where I wouldn't trade what we have for what they have, and it's not even close.

And with all that said, they're 7-5 versus 7-7. And as usual, you neglect to mention that we have lost Len AND Knight for games as well.

 

[SirStefan32]

And with all that said, they're 7-5 versus 7-7. And as usual, you neglect to mention that we have lost Len AND Knight for games as well.

Are you seriously comparing Knight and Len to Wade and Dragic, let alone Bosh?
And YES, even with all that adversity, they are better than our beloved team is. Let that sink in.

 

[Mainstreet]

Are you seriously comparing Knight and Len to Wade and Dragic, let alone Bosh?
And YES, even with all that adversity, they are better than our beloved team is. Let that sink in.

With all said and done, I see the Suns with a winning record living in the Western Conference and the Heat have a losing record living in the Eastern Conference. Also the Suns have the younger team. I like the Suns chances better long term. The Heat are in a win now mode. Yet the suns have the better record in rebuild mode. Let's compare the teams in a few years and see what you think.