Suns @ Hornets 3-1-16

[Mainstreet]

The Suns play at the Hornets today with a 5 p.m. Arizona start time. Charlotte has won 11 of their past 16 games.

 

[Ronin]

I am hoping for another solid game from Alex Len.

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[Mainstreet]

I am hoping for another solid game from Alex Len.

I feel the same here.

The Suns plan to start Len the rest of the season. There is no reason he cannot become a double/double center. He needs to stay healthy and keep out of foul trouble. Also Len is learning to be patient on offense which is no small thing in his development. He seems to be more confident in his mid-range shot.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here are the projected starting lineups.

C: Tyson Chandler .. Cody Zeller

PF: Alex Len … Marvin Williams

SF: P.J. Tucker … Nicolas Batum

SG: Devin Booker … Courtney Lee

PG: Ronnie Price … Kemba Walker

Key Hornets reserves: Al Jefferson, Frank Kaminsky, Jeremy Lin, Jeremy Lamb, Tyler Hansbrough

Key Hornets injuries: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (right shoulder surgery) and Spencer Hawes (lower back strain) are out.

It looks like the Suns want to play big if possible but the Hornets can go big as well.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...end-another-losing-streak-charlotte/81158990/

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns are getting thumped by Walker and Batum. Len's passing has been bad.

 

[Ronin]

Getting out rebounded 29 - 19


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[Mainstreet]

Getting out rebounded 29 - 19

Also the Hornets are playing tough defense. I'm not a fan of Price putting up shots like a SG.

 

[sunsfan88]

Hope the Lakers win tonight!

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns are getting totally embarrassed tonight. They give a new definition to bad. They trail 101-66 at the moment.

 

[sunsfan88]

John Jenkins is probably the best player for the Suns tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

John Jenkins is probably the best player for the Suns tonight.

I'm not sure about anything at garbage time (which has been about all night) but Jenkins makes shooting look easy. He is very smooth. I can see why the Suns picked him up.

 

[Catlover]

The Suns are getting totally embarrassed tonight. They give a new definition to bad. They trail 101-66 at the moment.

We won a game, teams will be less likely to sleepwalk through our games for awhile.

 

[GatorAZ]

Good job Suns.

 

[Mainstreet]

We won a game, teams will be less likely to sleepwalk through our games for awhile.

This is the least competitive team I have seen the Suns field. At least the inaugural team was fun to watch.

 

[Catlover]

This is the least competitive team I have seen the Suns field. At least the inaugural team was fun to watch.

By far. Most nights we are grossly outmatched at all 5 positions. Len and Booker will be good players but they aren't there yet. When Knight is back to full health we should be able to compete evenly with Philadelphia and the Lakers but until then, we stand alone.

 

[Mainstreet]

By far. Most nights we are grossly outmatched at all 5 positions. Len and Booker will be good players but they aren't there yet. When Knight is back to full health we should be able to compete evenly with Philadelphia and the Lakers but until then, we stand alone.

The Suns are expected to bring Knight back next week. I think it is a bad idea unless the Suns are intent on trading him in the off season. IMO, why risk another injury for meaningless games?

My new player to watch is John Jenkins. At least he brings some shooting to the Suns. I'm ready for the Suns to bring in a 15th player to watch. Small things keep me going this season.

 

[Catlover]

The Suns are expected to bring Knight back next week. I think it is a bad idea unless the Suns are intent on trading him in the off season. IMO, why risk another injury for meaningless games?

My new player to watch is John Jenkins. At least he brings some shooting to the Suns. I'm ready for the Suns to bring in a 15th player to watch. Small things keep me going this season.

I'd bring him back if he's fully healthy. Everybody likes to bag on him for not being able to run a team but he's far better than the scrubs we're using. It's really not helping the development of our younger guys the way we're playing right now. Booker especially needs him. And I don't think his presence will change our lottery position in any way. IMO we're 3rd regardless of who suits up for us. We're not moving up and we're not moving down, with or without Knight.

 

[gmabel830]

So when is the next open letter from Sarver?

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd bring him back if he's fully healthy. Everybody likes to bag on him for not being able to run a team but he's far better than the scrubs we're using. It's really not helping the development of our younger guys the way we're playing right now. Booker especially needs him. And I don't think his presence will change our lottery position in any way. IMO we're 3rd regardless of who suits up for us. We're not moving up and we're not moving down, with or without Knight.

Maybe your right about Knight not helping the Suns but I'm not sold on it. It would be the Suns luck to start winning some games later in the season when even more teams start tanking. Also it seems near the end of the season there are a lot of unexplained wins and losses... it happens.

I almost used the quote from the movie, "Forest Gump."

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[Catlover]

Maybe your right about Knight not helping the Suns but I'm not sold on it. It would be the Suns luck to start winning some games later in the season when even more teams start tanking. Also it seems near the end of the season there are a lot of unexplained wins and losses... it happens.

I think Knight will help us, just not enough to make up the 2 games Brooklyn has on us. With Brandon I think we can win maybe 3 more games at the high end so the Nets would have to lose out for us to have a chance. And remember, the Nets gain nothing by losing.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think Knight will help us, just not enough to make up the 2 games Brooklyn has on us. With Brandon I think we can win maybe 3 more games at the high end so the Nets would have to lose out for us to have a chance. And remember, the Nets gain nothing by losing.

I can buy your logic but I still remember the Suns history in being unlucky in getting early picks.