Suns @ Thunder game thread 3-8-18

[Mainstreet]

After two days rest, the Suns return to action on Thursday against the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

The Thunder have lost to the Trail Blazers and Rockets since beating the Suns on March 2nd.

This is the third game of a four game road trip for the Suns. They play the Hornets on Saturday to finish the trip.

Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m. Arizona time.

Here is the Scott Bordow game update.

Suns at Thunder

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena

TV/radio: FSAZ/KTAR 98.7 FM

Update: The Suns have lost three straight games but they’ve played well against the Thunder this season, beating Oklahoma City in early January and losing by eight points on March 2. The Thunder are 3-3 in their past six games and have lost two in a row. For the Suns to have any chance on the road, they’ll have to take care of the ball; they’re 26th in turnovers (15.6 per game) while Oklahoma City leads the NBA in steals with 9.0 per contest. The Thunder also rank first in the league in second-chance points (15.1).

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...son-chandler-oklahoma-city-thunder/405367002/

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow
@sbordow

Just told T.J. Warren out with back spasms

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow
@sbordow

Josh Jackson will start in Warren’s place

 

[Mainstreet]

Corey Brewer is starting for Huestis.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Corey Brewer starting for OKC for Huestis

4:49 PM - 8 Mar 2018

 

[Mainstreet]

Bordow mentioned earlier, the Commissioner is here for the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker with the purple head band... a new look. I don't recall seeing it before.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender with a friendly roll on a 3 point shot.

Suns lead 10-6 with 8:33 in 1st quarter.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm curious why Booker decided to wear the headband.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker pressured in backcourt by Abrines so Booker drives it the full length of the court for a basket.

I liked the message sent.

Thunder lead 26-23 after 1st quarter.

 

[Mainstreet]

Harrison is playing PG with Booker and Payton on the bench.

 

[Mainstreet]

Harrison is so active on defense. He really impacts the game by getting his hands on a lot of balls.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Booker with the purple head band... a new look. I don't recall seeing it before.

That’s going to totally screw up his shot!

 

[Mainstreet]

That’s going to totally screw up his shot!

Apparently not. LOL

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Thunder 49 - Suns 38

Booker leads the Suns scoring with 15 points and 4 rebounds.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns shot 28.6% in the first half even with Booker shooting 5-11 from the field.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jackson is out the rest of the game. I hope it is not serious.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Jackson is out rest of game. Left knee injury. Don't know severity of injury

6:18 PM - 8 Mar 2018

 

[Mainstreet]

Davon Reed is starting the 2nd half with Jackson out. It's a huge opportunity for him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker gets a flagrant 1 for pushing off on Brewer.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nice to see the Nets beat the Hornets.

Need the 76ers to beat Miami.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chandler looks banged up having taken two hard falls. He is on the bench.

He was trying to help Booker carry the scoring load.

Chandler has 10 points and 5 rebounds.

 

[Mainstreet]

Steven Adams completely takes out his teammate... Terrance Ferguson.

He goes to the locker room.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Thunder 88 - Suns 67

Booker is not getting much scoring help since Chandler left the game.

This says a lot.

I do like how Harrison is playing.

 

[Hoop Head]

Jackson is out the rest of the game. I hope it is not serious.

Wouldn't mind seeing them be precautious and sitting him for the remainder of the season. I don't think Jackson is the type of player who will sit if he could play though. The way he was playing should get him on one of the All-Rookie teams, not sure if he'd still make one of those if he misses the rest of the season though.

 

[Mainstreet]

Alec Peters comes into the game.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Jackson is out the rest of the game. I hope it is not serious.

I’m expecting a torn ACL. We’re the Suns.