Suns @ Lakers game thread 2-6-18

[Mainstreet]

On Tuesday the Suns travel to the Lakers for a game scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. Arizona time.

The game will be televised on FSAZ..

The Suns have lost their last two games losing to the Jazz and the Hornets on Sunday.

Conversely the Lakers have won their last to games beating the Nets and the Thunder.

No update on Lonzo Ball but it appears he will miss the Suns game.

Lots of talk about Booker's status and lineups for the game, so I will start the thread early.

 

[Mainstreet]

On Booker's status.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Booker did not practice and said he's very sore. I'd be shocked if he plays Tuesday against the Lakers.

12:09 PM - 5 Feb 2018

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Booker: "Right now I couldn't physically play if I tried to."

12:13 PM - 5 Feb 2018

 

[Mainstreet]

So if Booker can't go, it looks like Ulis will be the starting point guard.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Triano said if Booker can't go, Ulis will start. He said said he hasn't decided if he'll start Bender or Chriss at power forward

12:09 PM - 5 Feb 2018

I'm thinking Bender has earned the right to start.

 

[Mainstreet]

Confirmed. Booker is out for the Lakers game.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Booker has been ruled out for Lakers games. No surprise

1:45 PM - 5 Feb 2018

Also could miss the San Antonio game.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


After talking to Booker today, I'll be surprised if he even plays Wednesday against San Antonio.

1:51 PM - 5 Feb 2018

 

[SirStefan32]

Glad Booker is going to sit out. Let him heal.

 

[Mainstreet]

The NAZ Suns have claimed PF/C Lavoy Allen.

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[CardsSunsDbacks]

Looks like Bender will get the start.

 

[Errntknght]

Hopefully, Reed & Peters get more minutes in this game.

I suspect Lavoy will come to Phx when he's gotten into shape. I'd just as soon he didn't this year as he'd take minutes that Peters can use. Next year if Len is gone - which I expect - he'll be a solid backup C when healthy. (That doesn't mean, I'm aware of his health record with the Pacers..._)

 

[Mainstreet]

Hopefully, Reed & Peters get more minutes in this game.

I suspect Lavoy will come to Phx when he's gotten into shape. I'd just as soon he didn't this year as he'd take minutes that Peters can use. Next year if Len is gone - which I expect - he'll be a solid backup C when healthy. (That doesn't mean, I'm aware of his health record with the Pacers..._)

I wonder if this could hint at a trade involving Chandler or Len before the trade deadline.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here are the Suns starters.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Suns starters: Chandler, Bender, Warren, Jackson, Ulis

6:10 PM - 6 Feb 2018

 

[Mainstreet]

See Davon Reed on the bench. Hope he gets an opportunity to play tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chandler gets the first points of the game on a dunk.

 

[Mainstreet]

Randle has used his strength to go at Bender for some baskets.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gray has a nice shooting touch as he has two three point shots. He knows how to score.

 

[devilalum]

Geez

How many players are there in the G league that are better than Ulis?


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[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Lakers 33 - Suns 28

 

[Mainstreet]

Geez

How many players are there in the G league that are better than Ulis?

Sort of what I'm thinking as well. If Josh Gray can pass, he might earn a spot on the Suns roster next season.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ulis was watching Gray and now he is knocking down shots.

The Suns might have the smallest PGs in the NBA next season with Ulis, Canaan and Gray.

Then we sign IT.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Booker would make a good announcer once he retires 30 years from now.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Booker would make a good announcer once he retires 30 years from now.

With 10 championships.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Lakers 57 - Suns 57

Suns out rebounded the Lakers 28-19. Don't see this very often.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker would make a good announcer once he retires 30 years from now.

With 10 championships.

Hopefully yes to both.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm glad the Suns signed Warren to an extension. One less worry. He is a keeper.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nice drive to the basket by Bender for 2.

He has 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists thus far.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Nice drive to the basket by Bender for 2.

He has 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists thus far.

He certainly doesn't look like a natural near the rim, but at least he's actually trying now.