Suns @ Timberwolves Saturday game thread 11-23-19

[Mainstreet]

Tipoff.

Wolves win tip.

 

[Mainstreet]

Oubre with the 3 pointer to start scoring.

 

[Mainstreet]

I want a jeep in the Wolves jersey colors.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns 3/3 from 3 point range.

They lead 9-4.

 

[Mainstreet]

That lead didn't last long. Suns need to generate an offense beyond the 3 point shot. The Wolves can score inside.

Now Suns trail 14-9.

 

[Mainstreet]

Need to put Diallo in the game. No interior defense.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns have 15 of their 17 points from 3 point range. I guess the answer is don't miss 3 pointers.

They regain lead 17-16.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Suns 30 - Wolves 23

Suns lead!

Three point shooting seems to ignite the defense.

 

[BC867]

The game was back and forth during the 1st quarter with the Suns down by 3
until they went on a 12-2 run to end the quarter with the 7 point lead.

Live by the 3-pointer, die by the 3-pointer. We'll see.

 

[Mainstreet]

Really like the energy on defense from the Suns right now.

 

[RockinDaMike]

Look at Diallo go

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[Mainstreet]

Look at Diallo go

Who needs Baynes and Ayton. We have Diallo.

 

[BC867]

I want a jeep in the Wolves jersey colors.

"We're the Minnesota Timberwolves. We're tough!"

"What is your team color?"

"Chartreuse."

"Not your underwear. I meant your uniform."

 

[RockinDaMike]

Diallo plays Towns better than Frank

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[Mainstreet]

"We're the Minnesota Timberwolves. We're tough!"

"What is your team color?"

"Chartreuse."

"Not your underwear. I meant your uniform."

I'm not a huge chartreuse fan but I always thought it would be cool on a Jeep.

 

[BC867]

I'm not a huge chartreuse fan but I always thought it would be cool on a Jeep.

Maybe the uniforms make it easier to find their teammates.

 

[Mainstreet]

Tyler Johnson is down on the floor. He has played some good defense.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 52 - Wolves 45

Good half for Suns.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Booker needs to stop shooting so early in those end of quarter situations. Gave them a chance at a buzzer beater.

 

[BC867]

22-22 tie for the 2nd quarter for the Suns to keep the 7-point lead.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some halftime stats.

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[Mainstreet]

Kellan Olson‏Verified account @KellanOlson

Suns with 17 assists on 19 buckets and only 4 turnovers. Yes not having Rubio is an issue but they’ve proven to be capable of this ball movement without him.

3:04 PM - 23 Nov 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker needs to stop shooting so early in those end of quarter situations. Gave them a chance at a buzzer beater.

It's true but he had a great look on a close-in shot. He should have made that.

 

[Mainstreet]

Towns is 5-8 from 3 point range.

 

[BC867]

Does anyone agree that watching the Suns and Timberwolves turn 80% of the game
into a 3-point contest has turned NBA basketball into a bore?

It's like watching a hockey or soccer match to see 3 or 4 goals for the whole game.

NBA used to have so many facets to its offense. Has the planning been turned over
to 8-year olds?

Why don't they just play 4th quarters?