Suns @ Cavaliers Wednesday game thread 11-24-2021

[Mainstreet]

Why do you suspect that with Smith? We’ve had injuries that’s taken away one big man almost all year and his ass has been mostly glued to the bench. I think it’s pretty clear the Suns don’t think he can contribute at this point.

The Suns are missing Kaminisky and Saric, never replaced Craig and Nader is on injury management.

At some point because of foul trouble or injury it figures the Suns may need the services of another big man. Smith has already played in 5 games and averaged 6 minutes.

 

[Mainstreet]

Abdel Nader is OUT.

This will be the third game in a row he has not played.

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[Hoop Head]

Why do you suspect that with Smith? We’ve had injuries that’s taken away one big man almost all year and his ass has been mostly glued to the bench. I think it’s pretty clear the Suns don’t think he can contribute at this point.

He's still the last frontcourt player on the depth chart but that chart has gotten smaller by removing Frank and Nader.

It might not be a bad time to see if we can showcase him just to see if someone will eat his salary this season to free up the roster spot for a more experienced vet.

 

[Mainstreet]

Darius Garland will play tonight.

Of course Ricky Rubio plays for the Cavaliers as well.

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[Mainstreet]

The Suns started their winning streak against the Cavaliers. Let's hope it continues tonight.

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[Mainstreet]

A reminder, this a 5 p.m. game (Arizona time).

 

[Mainstreet]

Here are the Cavaliers starters.

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[Mainstreet]

Nearing time for tip-off.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton picks up a quick foul. Suns trail 4-0.

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker with a pull-up jumper to get the Suns on scoreboard.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bridges breaks to the basket for the dunk.

 

[Mainstreet]

And Bridges for the corner three off to a quick start.

 

[Mainstreet]

Timeout with the Suns leading 14-12 with 8:11 in 1st.

Jarrett Allen with 8 points already.

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker with 11 points.

 

[Mainstreet]

Oh yes, a three by Cam Johnson up top.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Suns 36 - Cavaliers 33

 

[Mainstreet]

The Cavaliers have a lot of talent even with Sexton out.

 

[Mainstreet]

Timeout with the score tied at 38.

 

[AzStevenCal]

The Cavaliers have a lot of talent even with Sexton out.

I think Sexton is one of those players that often hurts you as much as he helps you. The big loss for them is Evan Mobley IMO. But I agree, they have a lot of young talent.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think Sexton is one of those players that often hurts you as much as he helps you. The big loss for them is Evan Mobley IMO. But I agree, they have a lot of young talent.

Yeah, Mobley is another talent. Kevin Love looks good tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton with second foul.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Sloppy first half

 

[Mainstreet]

Crowder with nice bank shot plus he is fouled.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker is brutal hitting that three for 20 points.

 

[Phrazbit]

Ayton… he has been doing so much better about sealing guys out and getting the ball in the deep post… they he tries to float it in…

Baby step I guess, but, in the words of Bill Walton, throw it down big man!!!!