Suns @ Hawks game thread 3-4-18

[Mainstreet]

The Suns play the Hawks in Atlanta on Sunday with game time scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Arizona time.

On Friday the Hawks lost to the Warriors at home 114-109 while the Suns lost the same night to the Thunder 124-116 in Phoenix.

Here is more from the Scott Bordow update.

Suns at Hawks

When: 1:30 p.m.

Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta.

TV/radio: FSAZ/KTAR 98.7 FM

Update: The Suns are looking to complete a two-game season sweep of the Hawks. Phoenix beat Atlanta 104-103 on Jan. 2 thanks to a game-saving blocked shot by forward Marquese Chriss. The Suns likely will be without center Tyson Chandler (neck spasms), who’s listed as doubtful. Chandler has missed seven of the last eight games. Phoenix is starting a four-game road trip that includes games at Miami, Oklahoma City and Charlotte. Atlanta has lost five of its last six games, but it does lead the NBA in forcing turnovers at 16.0 per game.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...-high-school-players-able-jump-nba/392436002/

 

[Mainstreet]

Scott Bordow answers some questions from fans on twitter. It is an interesting read in the question and answer session.

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[pokerface]

How do the suns not "blow" this epic battle?

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

How do the suns not "blow" this epic battle?

I have to imagine the Suns win, but the Hawks did just play the Warriors really close, so who knows.

 

[Cheesebeef]

This would be really helpful loss.

 

[pokerface]

This would be really helpful loss.

Oh heck yeah.


I wish we could end the season right now. I'd take the standings where they are. I'm afraid of more games.

 

[Hoop Head]

Scott Bordow answers some questions from fans on twitter. It is an interesting read in the question and answer session.

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Two of the most interesting questions asked, with their answers...

Ulis is out of the rotation for the foreseeable future.

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He believes Payton will resign for around 4 years and $32 million. That's a good deal if they can get it. Paying him less than $10 million a year should allow the Suns to move him to the bench also if they find a better prospect while Payton is here. Paying a bench player less then $10 million isn't bad, more than that could be an issue.

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[3rdside]

That would be a great price and wouldn’t rule out Doncic as a pick if bigs we want aren’t there, as the tweet implies.


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[ArizonaSportsFan]

I would definitely sign him at $8M-per. Could even increase a little with incentives (assists, shooting percentage, haircut)...

 

[hcsilla]

I am cautious regarding handing out contracts, but based on his play in Phoenix 32 mil. for 4 years is a no-brainer as a new contract of Payton.

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 25s25 seconds ago
So, Suns have their starting lineup together for first time in forever and Hawks are "resting" Bazemore. One team trying to win the other ...

 

[Mainstreet]

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 25s25 seconds ago
So, Suns have their starting lineup together for first time in forever and Hawks are "resting" Bazemore. One team trying to win the other ...

Bordow's text says it all.

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow
@sbordow

Tyler Ulis is inactive for the game.

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow
@sbordow

This will be 5th straight game and seven in the last eight Ulis has not played

 

[Mainstreet]

Ulis seems to have dug himself a hole which he may never climb out of with the Suns.

 

[Finito]

EJ was talking about about Payton the other night and his numbers across the board have pretty much gone up every year he's been in the league.

He's trending up and still very young.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Ulis seems to have dug himself a hole which he may never climb out of with the Suns.

I think EJ explained it perfectly the other night. When you are undersized or are trying to find a role on the team you have to be willing to go outside your comfort zone and find a niche that the team doesn’t already have. That is what Harrison has been bringing with his high intensity defense and Ulis has not been able to find anything to make him valuable.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think EJ explained it perfectly the other night. When you are undersized or are trying to find a role on the team you have to be willing to go outside your comfort zone and find a niche that the team doesn’t already have. That is what Harrison has been bringing with his high intensity defense and Ulis has not been able to find anything to make him valuable.

It's true but Harrison hasn't been get many minutes either. The Suns are content to let Booker play backup PG.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chriss is now in the game. I'd like for him show something... not to mention Bender.

 

[Mainstreet]

It looks like Chriss heard me.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Hawks 29 - Suns 23

 

[Mainstreet]

Go Eddie Johnson.

He says the current Suns uniforms are the best in the league.

Tell Robert Sarver... please.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jackson is looking so good.

 

[Mainstreet]

Okay. We keep Chriss and trade Bender.

Chriss already has 9 points.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender with no effort on defense against Schroder.