Suns @ Magic 3-4-16

[Mainstreet]

The Suns face the Magic tonight with a 5 p.m. Arizona tip-off. The Suns find themselves facing the possibility of 18 consecutive road losses. This would be the first time in franchise history.

Here are the projected starting lineups and more from Paul Coro at azcentral.

C: Tyson Chandler … Nikola Vucevic

PF: Alex Len … Aaron Gordon

SF: P.J. Tucker … Mario Hezonja

SG: Devin Booker … Victor Oladipo

PG: Ronnie Price … Elfrid Payton

Key Magic reserves: Ersan Ilyasova, Jason Smith, C.J. Watson, Brandon Jennings.

Key Magic injury: Evan Fournier (sore right wrist) is questionable.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...nix-suns-brink-dubious-mark-orlando/81328742/

 

[Mainstreet]

Tempers flare in first quarter. Tyson Chandler called for a flagrant 1. This was preceded by an uncalled goal tending on the Magic and a quick 3 second call on Chandler.

 

[Ronin]

Really fun game to watch so far...

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[Mainstreet]

Really fun game to watch so far...

Absolutely. Alex Len is having another good game.

Where is BC? He would love the Suns twin towers, Chandler and Len in the starting lineup.

 

[Ronin]

Absolutely. Alex Len is having another good game.

Len has to stay aggressive....he could have a monster game.

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[Ronin]

Suns lead at halftime 58-50

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[Mainstreet]

Len has to stay aggressive....he could have a monster game.

I think Eddie Johnson touched upon it as well. He needs to stay aggressive after missing a couple of shots. Also he needs to stay out of foul trouble. Len only has 1 foul in the first half.

Booker has 4 assists in the first half.

 

[Ronin]

Up 17 after the price dunk! Woooooooooooooo

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[Mainstreet]

The Suns are up my 17 points in the 3rd quarter.

 

[Finito]

Career high for Len tonight career high for Booker last game I love it now only if can find a way to pull it out and lose tonight

 

[Catlover]

Okay, we're going into the 4th quarter with an 18 point lead. Is it more important to put an end to our embarrassing road loss streak or maintain the tank? I say win the game as losing it probably doesn't change our draft position.

 

[Mainstreet]

Okay, we're going into the 4th quarter with an 18 point lead. Is it more important to put an end to our embarrassing road loss streak or maintain the tank? I say win the game as losing it probably doesn't change our draft position.

IMO, you play the game and what happens, happens at this point in the season.

 

[Finito]

Okay, we're going into the 4th quarter with an 18 point lead. Is it more important to put an end to our embarrassing road loss streak or maintain the tank? I say win the game as losing it probably doesn't change our draft position.

I vote lose if we're gonna do it lets do it right.

 

[Catlover]

IMO, you play the game and what happens, happens at this point in the season.

Clearly that's how the team will approach it. I was asking about "us". What are others hoping to see as the game closes out.

 

[Catlover]

I vote lose if we're gonna do it lets do it right.

Yeah but it would be nice to not have to listen to the "Phoenix has lost X games straight on the road" every time we play an away game. I wouldn't want to lose a ping pong ball but I think we can win this one and at least two more without risking anything.

 

[Mainstreet]

Clearly that's how the team will approach it. I was asking about "us". What are others hoping to see as the game closes out.

That's how I would view it as well, what happens, happens. Watson is playing John Jenkins which may not be the smartest move if he wants to win this game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Fournier went over the back of Booker but no foul called.

 

[Catlover]

That's how I would view it as well, what happens, happens. Watson is playing John Jenkins which may not be the smartest move if he wants to win this game.

I think it's because Len, Booker and a few others are showing signs of having played yesterday. We're still hustling on defense but don't seem to be as spry as we were in the first half so he was probably looking for some fresher legs.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think it's because Len, Booker and a few others are showing signs of having played yesterday. We're still hustling on defense but don't seem to be as spry as we were in the first half so he was probably looking for some fresher legs.

This could very well be the reason as you point out.

 

[Catlover]

Len is having the game of his career just one night after Booker's career best.

 

[Mainstreet]

Len is having the game of his career just one night after Booker's career best.

It speaks well for the future.

 

[TJ]

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[Catlover]

It speaks well for the future.

I think so too. Assuming good health, I'd enjoy watching Bledsoe, Booker, Warren, Len and Chandler next season especially with probably 2 more rookies coming off the bench.

 

[Catlover]

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We haven't won on the road since December 7th and this win is unlikely to effect our lottery standings. It's all good.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think so too. Assuming good health, I'd enjoy watching Bledsoe, Booker, Warren, Len and Chandler next season especially with probably 2 more rookies coming off the bench.

Imagine a three guard rotation with Bledsoe and Booker starting and Knight coming off the bench. It could be if Knight would accept it.