Suns @ Pelicans game thread 2-26-18

[Mainstreet]

On Monday the Suns visit the Pelicans who beat the Bucks 123-121 in overtime today.

The game is to be televised at 7 p.m. Arizona time on both ESPN and FSAZ.

Here is the game update from Scott Bordow.

Suns at Pelicans

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.

TV/radio: ESPN, FSAZ/KTAR 98.7 FM.

Update: The Suns have lost nine straight and 14 out their past 15 games. ... The Pelicans were 32-26 and in eighth place in the Western Conference heading into Sunday’s game against Milwaukee. ... During New Orleans’ four-game winning streak, big man Anthony Davis has averaged 42.3 points and 14.8 rebounds per game. ... Phoenix will play six of its next seven games on the road.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo.../?hootPostID=4d265456016184db67627444275f897a

 

[Mainstreet]

At the link above is a nice article about Elfrid Payton and ten things you might want to know about him.

 

[GatorAZ]

Another game vs a team on the end of a back to back.

 

[Mainstreet]

Another game vs a team on the end of a back to back.

The Pelicans have won five games in a row so they have that going for them. They are playing well.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Another game I’ll get to watch...

 

[Mainstreet]

Some more about the Pelicans from the ESPN Preview.

The Pelicans (33-26) got their fifth straight victory Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee with a 123-121 overtime win over the Bucks. It was also their sixth consecutive overtime win.

"We seem to find a way to get into these games," New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry said, smiling.

The Pelicans trailed the Bucks by 17 points at halftime and by 18 early in the third quarter before turning the game around with a 38-19 quarter in which they made 15 of 25 shots from the field and held Milwaukee to 8-of-21 shooting.

It marked the fifth time this season the Pelicans have rallied from at least 18 points down to win. They came back from 19 down to Sacramento, Oklahoma City and New York and from 18 points down against Chicago.

http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400975648

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

Game is at 6:00 PM AZ time, not 7, correct? And it is NOT on ESPN in this market from what I can see. Is on FSAZ as usual.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Game is at 6:00 PM AZ time, not 7, correct? And it is NOT on ESPN in this market from what I can see. Is on FSAZ as usual.

Good... means we aren’t locked in for another forty-pointer since I can’t watch!

 

[Ronin]

Gerald Bourguet‏Verified account@GeraldBourguet 31s31 seconds ago
Sounds like this Tyson Chandler injury is going to aid the #Suns' natural tank. They're 15-27 with him on the court, 3-16 without him.

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 1m1 minute ago
If Suns lose tonight, they'll be 0-10 in February. In 50-year history team has never gone winless in full month. Only remaining game this month: Wednesday at Memphis

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 1m1 minute ago
If Suns lose tonight, they'll be 0-10 in February. In 50-year history team has never gone winless in full month. Only remaining game this month: Wednesday at Memphis

They won’t lose to Memphis. That team is a wreck. Although it would go a LONG way for the draft pick positioning.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Crumbling Desert City Suns. Every game someone has a great name for us.
https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2018/...-holiday-anthony-davis-booker-tv-channel-time

 

[Mainstreet]

Game is at 6:00 PM AZ time, not 7, correct? And it is NOT on ESPN in this market from what I can see. Is on FSAZ as usual.

I checked the television guide with the same results. The game starts at 6 p.m. and is televised on FSAZ.

I could not find it on ESPN either.

Let's be thankful for the little blessings in life.

 

[Mainstreet]

They won’t lose to Memphis. That team is a wreck. Although it would go a LONG way for the draft pick positioning.

If the Suns managed to lose to the Pelicans and Grizzlies they will set a infamous team record of never having won a game in a full month.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


If Suns lose tonight, they'll be 0-10 in February. In 50-year history team has never gone winless in full month. Only remaining game this month: Wednesday at Memphis

1:07 PM - 26 Feb 2018

 

[BC867]

If the Suns managed to lose to the Pelicans and Grizzlies they will set a infamous team record of never having won a game in a full month.

They say you have to hit the bottom before you can start to climb up.

Are we there yet?

 

[Mainstreet]

They say you have to hit the bottom before you can start to climb up.

Are we there yet?

Hopefully the end of the season will mark a new beginning.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Hopefully the end of the season will mark a new beginning.

...with the same people calling the shots...

 

[pokerface]

...with the same people calling the shots...

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker gets the Suns first points of the game with a 3-point shot.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns up 19 - 13. Timeout called.

Booker has 8 and Warren 6 of the Suns points.

 

[Mainstreet]

Warren down on the floor in pain but he gets up. It looked like he hit his lower back area.

Everything seems okay.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Suns 36 - Pelicans 26

Booker had 14 points.

 

[Mainstreet]

Don't look now but the Suns are up by 15... 44-29 over the Pelicans.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chriss gets away with goal tending... no call.

 

[Finito]

Just take it to the basket!!!! How many lay ups is bender gonna pass up