Suns @ Lakers game thread 11-17-17

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Lonzo Ball has 50% FT shooting...that's ridiculously bad.

 

[Mainstreet]

Kuzma is now dissecting the Suns. It was just a matter of time before he got going.

 

[Mainstreet]

It would be nice if the light flickered on for Bender and Chriss.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Man... I've watched a decent amount of games so far this year and I started the year WANTING to believe the improvement from Bender but I think my heart was overtaking my head. That kid just looks like another big euro-stiff.

Sure he tries hard out there, but he still just looks like a euro-stiff.

 

[Mainstreet]

Man... I've watched a decent amount of games so far this year and I started the year WANTING to believe the improvement from Bender but I think my heart was overtaking my head. That kid just looks like another big euro-stiff.

Sure he tries hard out there, but he still just looks like a euro-stiff.

That 3 point shot by Bender was just for you.

Actually Chriss worries me more as Bender plays team ball.

 

[Hoop Head]

Monroe is slow.

He's also coming off a calf injury so that alone would be enough to slow him down but he hasn't played in a few weeks and his first game back was against the Rockets yesterday, which I imagine was more taxing physically than a normal game since it was all up and down the court run and gun style.

 

[Hoop Head]

Bender doesn't hurt the team when he's on the court like Chriss does. They really need to swap them in the rotation, getting Bender more time and seeing him play with the starters might help boost his confidence enough to be a bit more consistent. Chriss on the other hand would probably take the demotion wrong and pout. I'd tell Chriss he's coming off the bench or starting in the G-League, it's his choice.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter.

Suns 89 - 82 over the Lakers.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

That 3 point shot by Bender was just for you.

Actually Chriss worries me more as Bender plays team ball.

And another

Cheesie needs to crap on him some more

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Mike James infuriates me. LoLonzo Ball

 

[Cheesebeef]

That 3 point shot by Bender was just for you.

Actually Chriss worries me more as Bender plays team ball.

His three point stroke definitely looks better. I give him credit there. Doesn't change that I think he's pretty stiff.

 

[BC867]

I've been watching, and enjoying, the game while working on other things. Improved Point Guard play early. A Len sighting.

Up by 7 with 8:14 to go. Go Suns.

 

[Mainstreet]

His three point stroke definitely looks better. I give him credit there. Doesn't change that I think he's pretty stiff.

Keep working on his game Cheese. I think it's working.

The primary problem with Bender is he is not strong enough.

Wait until you see him lead the fastbreak. He used to play PG.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Man this team needs a real PG.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Keep working on his game Cheese. I think it's working.

The primary problem with Bender is he is not strong enough.

Wait until you see him lead the fastbreak. He used to play PG.

I don't know Main... I've seen that a couple times and every time it seems like the ball gets swiped from him and ends up on the ground.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Booker missing FTs is odd

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Bender again

 

[Cheesebeef]

His shot does look A HELL OF A LOT BETTER.

Look, I hope to be proven wrong on his stiffness. At least I see the desire for Bender to get better. I don't see much of squat from Chriss.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I don't care how bad we are, nothing makes my night like beating the Lakers

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't know Main... I've seen that a couple times and every time it seems like the ball gets swiped from him and ends up on the ground.

Yup. He definitely needs to get stronger. I give you credit for another 3 from Bender.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Man Kuzma is fantastic

 

[Mainstreet]

His shot does look A HELL OF A LOT BETTER.

Look, I hope to be proven wrong on his stiffness. At least I see the desire for Bender to get better. I don't see much of squat from Chriss.

This is the difference between Chriss and Bender. Bender is willing to work hard to improve.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Booker doing a Kobe impression in LA

 

[Cheesebeef]

Booker is just silky smooth

 

[GatorAZ]

Booker doing a Kobe impression in LA

Luv it!