Suns @ Timberwolves game thread 11-26-17

[Mainstreet]

Today the Suns visit the Timberwolves to start a six game road trip. Game time is scheduled for 1:30 p.m Arizona time.

Here is more from the ESPN Preview.

The Timberwolves have lost three of their past four games and allowed at least 100 points in each contest.

Minnesota (11-8) is tied for fifth in the Western Conference, but its defensive rating of 110.3 is 26th out of 30 NBA teams.

Phoenix (7-13) is trying to remedy its own deficiencies with new coach Jay Triano taking control. The Suns have lost nine of their last 12 games after Friday's 115-91 loss at home to New Orleans.

Friday's loss even had Triano questioning if he's worked the team too hard, according to the Arizona Republic. Triano even wondered if the team should hold a practice Saturday after playing Friday night and traveling for an afternoon game in Minnesota.

"Maybe it pays dividends later in the season, but we have to keep working," Triano told the Arizona Republic. "Big picture is we have to develop these guys, so whatever we're doing, we have to get our guys used to playing and practicing."

http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400975039

 

[Ronin]

Go Suns!

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

No Booker for tonights game.

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[SirStefan32]

Oh damn! I was looking forward to watching.

 

[GatorAZ]

You can't heal turf toe by playing.

 

[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

I guess it's a big toe inflammation.

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Devin Booker is questionable for today’s game with right big toe inflammation. With trainers now to see if he can go

11:05 AM - 26 Nov 2017

I wonder if there is some kind of orthopedic device he could wear near his big toe to prevent this from happening again.

No doubt a big toe inflammation is painful.

 

[Raze]

Ugh. We might only score 70 tonight. Troy needs to have a big day. Feed TJ and Monroe all day.

 

[SirStefan32]

I may watch Miami vs. Chicago instead and daydream about a trade that would bring Whiteside and Dragic to Phoenix.

 

[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

So Jackson is the SG. Hmm.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns are active underneath with Chandler and Monroe.

 

[Mainstreet]

Turnovers again hurting the Suns.

 

[3rdside]

Uuuugly turnover from Jackson leading to a run from the Timberwolves and a time out


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[elindholm]

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[3rdside]

Uuuugly miss from bender didn’t even hit the rim


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[SirStefan32]

Uuuugly miss from bender didn’t even hit the rim


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His second attempt was much better.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns cannot keep the Wolves off the boards, especially the offensive boards.

It's like the Suns do not have anyone inside rebounding.

 

[SirStefan32]

Chriss is awful.

 

[Mainstreet]

Mike James is on fire with 12 points.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chriss is awful.

I am referring you to Slinslin for detox.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Mike James is on fire with 12 points.

Fool's gold. Reminds me of Shannon Brown and Gerald Green. If you give him five games, he'll win you one by himself and then hurt your chances in the other four.

 

[Mainstreet]

Fool's gold. Reminds me of Shannon Brown and Gerald Green. If you give him five games, he'll win you one by himself and then hurt your chances in the other four.

No doubt the comparison is correct however with Booker out, the Suns can use all the scoring they can get.

Josh Jackson gets no respect from the referees although he puts himself in tough situations where they have to make a call.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

No doubt the comparison is correct however with Booker out, the Suns can use all the scoring they can get.

Yeah...I need to chill out on the Mike James hate. Brandon Knight is going to feel like I've moved on, and I haven't.