Suns @ Trail Blazers Monday game thread 12-30-19

[Evil Ash]

Ayton blocked on a 25 footer?

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If he didn't shoot it it was a shot clock violation. You're better than this dude

 

[BC867]

I knew someone whose philosophy was, "I never hope for the best, so I won't be disappointed."

My reaction was, "If you don't hope for the best, you'll never achieve it."

It's time for me to get back to my own philosophy.

Go Suns! Beat the asses off Portland!

 

[Mainstreet]

He’s a 7 footer. Let’s make more excuses for the dude.

Whiteside is a 7 footer as well. Ayton had to shoot.

 

[cwamjn]

There you go Book, smart play draw that foul.

Dame is seriously arguing the call?

 

[BC867]

BTW, no Kevin, it's not a new decade.

Just like fingers and toes, it's 1-10, 11-20, etc.

Not 0-9 and '10-'19.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Blazers 89 - Suns 83

Another late surge by Suns.

 

[cwamjn]

We played our way back into it, we have a chance to steal this.

 

[BC867]

Yup, the Suns win the 3rd quarter by 3.

Now they need to win the 4th quarter by at least 7.

 

[cwamjn]

Nice play Bridges, and one.

 

[1Sun]

Whatever the end result tonight, I am encouraged and relieved by the fight this team has showed after that awful first quarter.

That being said, the need for not one, but two, power forwards should be obvious to all at this point.

 

[Mainstreet]

At times Baynes is a liability on defense as offensive players drive right by him.

 

[cwamjn]

Lol Portland fans are goofs. They have been throwing elbows all night.

 

[cwamjn]

I love Bridges cutting! Reminding me of Ced, one of my all time favorites.

 

[Mainstreet]

No matter what the Suns need a 4/5 that can defend the rim.

 

[Evil Ash]

I love Bridges cutting! Reminding me of Ced, one of my all time favorites.

Yup. Bridges and Oubre (although he is hitting them tonight) get 3 point shot happy at times when their best asset is their athleticism where they make better slashers

 

[cwamjn]

Rubio for three, down to two.

 

[Mainstreet]

Great defense by Bridges on Anthony on that recent possession.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Man this team is battling and doing all they can to remain in this game. I have zero doubt that if Ayton was at full speed and in fully rhythm, we'd have this game. Just gonna take time...

 

[Sunstroke]

Ayton absolutely awful in since the 7 minute mark of the 4th... lost on both ends of the floor.

 

[Mainstreet]

Oubre!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Im gonna give this a try . . .

Ayton seems to be rebounding at a high rate.

 

[cwamjn]

Tsunami Papi!

Having a heck of a game on both ends.

 

[Evil Ash]

Ayton absolutely awful in since the 7 minute mark of the 4th... lost on both ends of the floor.

Our bigs have all been awful this game really.

 

[cwamjn]

Ayton there you go use that size

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton tip. Suns lead by 1.