Suns @ Mavericks game thread 12-18-17

[SirStefan32]

I removed the original post. As JC pointed out, I misunderstood the post I was quoting. My apologies!

 

[JCSunsfan]

Sorry our team won a game, Poker. I know that must be upsetting.

In all fairness, his comment was about how bad the opponent was. No reference to military vehicles in that post.

 

[JS22]

Awesome win?


Umm...I don't know if a win against the Mavs could be described as awesome. However, the suns did look impressive at times...on both sides of the ball even.


The Mavs are just terrible though...YUCK!

Yup, awesome win. Len came to play again, Canaan is looking like he might have something, and the Suns have won 2 in a row without Booker. All positives for me.

 

[Hoop Head]

Against bad competition or not, it's refreshing to see the Suns win games against clearly inferior competition. Sure, a case could be made that Dallas has better talent than Phoenix does, especially without Booker, but a win is a win and it's good to get a few in a row.

 

[SirStefan32]

Yeah, I really don't care who they beat. Beating Dallas is every bit as important to a bunch of youngsters as beating Golden State would be. They have to learn how to win games. Their opponents are irrelevant. My favorite part of the game was waching the bench in the 4th quarter. Jackson and Chandler were going crazy celebrating, Booker was standing up and cheering them on, Chandler and Triano were hugging, everyone looked happy. Youngsters on the floor got a little more confidence. There was also a play earlier in the game when Len dunked hard, and the bench went crazy. This is a very important part of the learning process. Props to Triano for going with the second unit throughout the 4th quarter.

 

[pokerface]

Yeah, I really don't care who they beat. Beating Dallas is every bit as important to a bunch of youngsters as beating Golden State would be. They have to learn how to win games. Their opponents are irrelevant. My favorite part of the game was waching the bench in the 4th quarter. Jackson and Chandler were going crazy celebrating, Booker was standing up and cheering them on, Chandler and Triano were hugging, everyone looked happy. Youngsters on the floor got a little more confidence. There was also a play earlier in the game when Len dunked hard, and the bench went crazy. This is a very important part of the learning process. Props to Triano for going with the second unit throughout the 4th quarter.

That was actually well said. The suns have a right to be happy especially after losing nine straight recently. Even in their losses they are competitive. For being short handed you'd never know it.

 

[Carolinacacti]

I bet Chandler wishes he could play with the second unit. He looked upset at Ulis a few times on D.

 

[leclerc]

I have the feeling Ulis and Chriss were better last year. Sophomore slump? Go Bender though! He must work to be aggressive and look to be a threat. Too often he camps outside and just hands the ball off. Perhaps it's according to the offensive scheme though...

 

[Mainstreet]

I have the feeling Ulis and Chriss were better last year. Sophomore slump? Go Bender though! He must work to be aggressive and look to be a threat. Too often he camps outside and just hands the ball off. Perhaps it's according to the offensive scheme though...

I think you are right, both players played better last season. Ulis' stats are slightly up but he had a chance to seize the moment this season with the departure of Bledsoe.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/u/ulisty01.html

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/chrisma01.html

 

[pokerface]

I have the feeling Ulis and Chriss were better last year. Sophomore slump? Go Bender though! He must work to be aggressive and look to be a threat. Too often he camps outside and just hands the ball off. Perhaps it's according to the offensive scheme though...

I thought Ulis was at his best playing with Williams

 

[BC867]

I have the feeling Ulis and Chriss were better last year. Sophomore slump? Go Bender though! He must work to be aggressive and look to be a threat. Too often he camps outside and just hands the ball off. Perhaps it's according to the offensive scheme though...

Hmmm. Yes, the league adjusts to new players. But hopefully GM's consider that in their choices and Coaches can develop them each season without setbacks. 'All part of the game.