Suns vs Spurs 10-31-14

[SirStefan32]

This is going to be an unpopular opinion but I see what Boogie Cousins was complaining about with IT. The man dominates the ball on offense. It's great when he's on (which he has been on so far) but hopefully he can balance it with some playmaking once he breaks the defense down.

I don't think he dominates the ball much any more than Bledsoe or much more than Dragic. Hell, he scored more points and dished out more assists than either one of them. If you are on, go ahead and dominate the ball.

 

[devilalum]

I don't think he dominates the ball much any more than Bledsoe or much more than Dragic. Hell, he scored more points and dished out more assists than either one of them. If you are on, go ahead and dominate the ball.

Yeah, it drives me crazy when point guards or anybody for that matter passes up an open shot for a pass to another player that doesn't have a better shot.

The Suns have had PGs like this. Nash made the right decision like 98% of the time but there's only one Steve Nash.

 

[BC867]

The bigs were Plumlee and Kieff. Plumlee was the problem. (re: the bigs paired witg the 3 PG's)

Here's the gameflow.

http://www.popcornmachine.net/gf?date=20141031&game=SASPHO

Thank you for sharing this site. A visual presentation of who played when and with whom throughout the game. I love it!!

 

[Chaz]

I am going to start calling elindholm Mr. Sunshine.

A disaster, fluke, bogus win of a game but I'll take it.



What a solid win. I really like the effort despite the slow start.

Len showing that sophomore improvement I thought we would see if we could just see him play real minutes. He just needs to stay healthy.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I am going to start calling elindholm Mr. Sunshine.

A disaster, fluke, bogus win of a game but I'll take it.



What a solid win. I really like the effort despite the slow start.

Len showing that sophomore improvement I thought we would see if we could just see him play real minutes. He just needs to stay healthy.

He can find bad news anywhere.

 

[Suns_fan69]

If you are on, go ahead and dominate the ball.

This I'm ok with, and to be fair, Thomas has been on both games. But, there were at least 2 instances where IT looked off open guys to call his own number. That doesn't sit right with me, regardless of who does it. Again, to be fair, all 3 of our guards exhibit this at some point or another so it's not exclusive to IT.

 

[Errntknght]

Marcus turned in another good defensive game guarding Leonard - granted Kawhi wasn't 100% but Mook made sure he didn't get started. I was somewhat worried beforehand that being fresh, Leonard might come back with a big game.

Len was lucky he had Timmy to guard last night - I'm serious. You aren't about to forget who you're supposed to defend when its someone like that. He's still the team's 'wheelhorse' but he can't move like he used to. I liked the way he played the pick & roll with Tim and Tony - after Len blocked or bothered a couple of Tony's shots, he didn't attack the basket with his usual elan when the former was waiting for him.

Isn't that two fluke games in a row?

The pass to Markieff really wasn't a good play because he could have easily dunked it himself so the pass was unnecessary - I think Len was glad to dish if off so he didn't have to risk banging his broken pinky on the rim.

 

[SweetD]

It is obvious Miles and Goran are dragging from a busy summer. I can see Linn getting a few more minutes, but I would keep Miles in the starting lineup for now.

Once we get Tucker back the rotation will be better.

IT was brought in here for his consistency, not to replace Bledsoe

 

[Mainstreet]

Tolliver is only paid 3 million this year and the next year is unguaranteed. He could easily earn his keep if his hand heals soon.

I've seen some conflicting information but according to the article below, $400,000 of Tolliver's salary 3 million salary for the 2015-2016 is guaranteed.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...sign-power-forward-anthony-tolliver/12726439/

 

[AzStevenCal]

I've seen some conflicting information but according to the article below, $400,000 of Tolliver's salary 3 million salary for the 2015-2016 is guaranteed.

So the second year is unguaranteed but we have to tip him on his way out the door? I think we can live with that.

Steve

 

[Mainstreet]

So the second year is unguaranteed but we have to tip him on his way out the door? I think we can live with that.

Steve

I would view the second year as being partially guaranteed but a tip works fine as well.

 

[BC867]

The pass to Markieff really wasn't a good play because he could have easily dunked it himself so the pass was unnecessary - I think Len was glad to dish if off so he didn't have to risk banging his broken pinky on the rim.

'Sounds like a smart play to me.

 

[JCSunsfan]

The pass to Markieff really wasn't a good play because he could have easily dunked it himself so the pass was unnecessary - I think Len was glad to dish if off so he didn't have to risk banging his broken pinky on the rim.

Disagree. he was stumbling slightly because of the contact he took splitting the defenders. He would not have been able to elevate. The pass was the better choice.

 

[Superbone]

The pass to Markieff really wasn't a good play because he could have easily dunked it himself so the pass was unnecessary - I think Len was glad to dish if off so he didn't have to risk banging his broken pinky on the rim.

Wasn't a good play? I've got to disagree with you there. Anytime you get a clean dunk, it's a good play. Len was coming in hot and heavy. He made the right decision.

 

[95pro]

The pass to Markieff really wasn't a good play because he could have easily dunked it himself so the pass was unnecessary - I think Len was glad to dish if off so he didn't have to risk banging his broken pinky on the rim.

I was a great play. Most guys that big would have picked up a charge. Like I said earlier the reverse angle tells more. To avoid two spurs and have the presence for a nice pass made it a great play.

 

[Errntknght]

I stand corrected guys.

I did think the risk of hurting his finger made the pass a smart play but I was imagining how Phrazebit might see it and typed it that way. Not that you could have guessed that. Phraz didn't bite and agree with me so it didn't work out at all.