The Bledsoe Return...

[sunsfan88]

He should have got it over Lillard.

 

[Catlover]

Guess I should have said in terms of filling in for that last spot, instead of Davis.

I think he would have if the game had been played elsewhere. As it was, I would have tossed the Davis bone to the locals too as both players were deserving even if Dragic was slightly more so.

He should have got it over Lillard.

I think so too but Portland's record worked against us.

 

[Mainstreet]

Eric Bledsoe is scheduled to return to play next week no later than Wednesday’s home game against Cleveland.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/sun...edsoe-to-return-next-week.html?nclick_check=1

 

[95pro]

Just in time. Teams are keeping us in the hunt with their losses.

 

[Mainstreet]

Just in time. Teams are keeping us in the hunt with their losses.

Interesting how Dallas and Memphis are helping out with losses. However, if the Suns hope to make the playoffs someone on their front line is going to have to step up, even with the return of Bledsoe. It doesn't look good, IMO. Maybe if Plumlee returns to early season form or the lights suddenly turn on for Len, but more likely, Frye becomes a significant scorer getting better looks with Dragic and Bledsoe penetrating.

 

[shawndunk]

Just in time. Teams are keeping us in the hunt with their losses.

Hopefully he has fully recovered from his knee injury. I think he will play no earlier than Sunday at Golden State.

 

[TJ]

The magic is starting to wear off on this team. Bledsoe should inject some new life

 

[devilalum]

The magic is starting to wear off on this team. Bledsoe should inject some new life

Saw you made your post at 4:20, wonder if you felt the same way at 10:00?

IMO coming from 16 down in the third to beat the Thunder is about as magical as it gets during the regular season.

 

[HooverDam]

Good timing for Bledsoe to come back. I'm really hoping the Suns can get past Golden State and snag the 6 seed. If they're the 6, there's a (small) chance they get to round two. If they're 7 or 8 though, I can't see it happening.

 

[Mainstreet]

Good timing for Bledsoe to come back. I'm really hoping the Suns can get past Golden State and snag the 6 seed. If they're the 6, there's a (small) chance they get to round two. If they're 7 or 8 though, I can't see it happening.

The Suns have immediate concerns beating the Warriors and Clippers in upcoming games on the road. I'm not worrying about playoff seeding. The Suns will be lucky to make the playoffs.

 

[AfroSuns]

Looks like Bledsoe got a lot bigger - http://instagram.com/p/lQVmEDxJLp/#

 

[Mainstreet]

Dallas beat Portland and Memphis beat Chicago tonight. The Warriors are playing the Hawks in Oakland.

The Suns play the Warriors and Clippers respectively Sunday and Monday. It's a tough situation for the Suns in the playoff race.

 

[Catlover]

Dallas beat Portland and Memphis beat Chicago tonight. The Warriors are playing the Hawks in Oakland.

The Suns play the Warriors and Clippers respectively Sunday and Monday. It's a tough situation for the Suns in the playoff race.

Portland had that game and if we closed a game out as poorly as they did we'd have fans calling for Jeff's head. I swear if Stotts get COY it will be a travesty. So much talent but such a soft team. If it hadn't been for injuries I think Portland would now be in 8th place trying to hold off the Mavericks.

 

[Mainstreet]

Portland had that game and if we closed a game out as poorly as they did we'd have fans calling for Jeff's head. I swear if Stotts get COY it will be a travesty. So much talent but such a soft team. If it hadn't been for injuries I think Portland would now be in 8th place trying to hold off the Mavericks.

I watched the Portland lead disappear before my eyes watching the ESPN scoreboard. Looking at the Suns closing schedule, it's difficult to believe the Suns will make the playoffs with so many tough games on the road.

 

[BC867]

I watched the Portland lead disappear before my eyes watching the ESPN scoreboard. Looking at the Suns closing schedule, it's difficult to believe the Suns will make the playoffs with so many tough games on the road.

Unless the difference-maker will be a difference-maker for the rest of the season when he returns shortly.

Jeff will really have to juggle to continue to get the best out of G-Green and Ish. A solid 3 1/2 Guard rotation. I believe he will and be able to keep Dragic and Bledsoe healthy and refreshed, as well.

 

[Catlover]

I watched the Portland lead disappear before my eyes watching the ESPN scoreboard. Looking at the Suns closing schedule, it's difficult to believe the Suns will make the playoffs with so many tough games on the road.

If Bledsoe comes back at full speed and we don't struggle too much getting them all acclimated to each other I think we could possibly close out with 11 more wins which would put us at 47 for the season. That's the best we're likely to do and I'm not sure if it will be enough (probably will be but it's a close call). More likely we finish with 44 or 45 wins and that almost definitely leaves us on the outside looking in. Regardless, this has been a very entertaining season and gives us a lot to build on for the future.

I don't mean to sound pessimistic about our playoff chances, I just think they mostly fell by the wayside when Bledsoe went out. If Dragic and Green keep throwing up 40 point games I might change my opinion though.

 

[sunsfan88]

The Suns have immediate concerns beating the Warriors and Clippers in upcoming games on the road. I'm not worrying about playoff seeding. The Suns will be lucky to make the playoffs.

I disagree. I think other teams are lucky that Bledsoe got injured for the Suns. If we had Bledsoe, we would be talking about securing home court advantage (like we were talking about back when Bledsoe was healthy and playing for us) and not just simply making playoffs.

There's no doubt in my mind that we would have clinched a top 5 seed in the West if Bledsoe had stayed healthy.

 

[sunsfan88]

Looks like Bledsoe got a lot bigger - http://instagram.com/p/lQVmEDxJLp/#

His head looks too small for his body

 

[95pro]

im not a fan of players packing on weight that have knee issues. we shall see how his future turns out though.

 

[Mainstreet]

If Bledsoe comes back at full speed and we don't struggle too much getting them all acclimated to each other I think we could possibly close out with 11 more wins which would put us at 47 for the season. That's the best we're likely to do and I'm not sure if it will be enough (probably will be but it's a close call). More likely we finish with 44 or 45 wins and that almost definitely leaves us on the outside looking in. Regardless, this has been a very entertaining season and gives us a lot to build on for the future.

I don't mean to sound pessimistic about our playoff chances, I just think they mostly fell by the wayside when Bledsoe went out. If Dragic and Green keep throwing up 40 point games I might change my opinion though.

This is how I feel about the current Suns. If they make the playoffs it is simply icing on the cake. I just wanted the Suns to lay the foundation for the future. It is not important for me that the Suns make the playoffs this season. However, I will be rooting for them to do so as long as they are in contention. I will always root for the Suns to win.

 

[Mainstreet]

I disagree. I think other teams are lucky that Bledsoe got injured for the Suns. If we had Bledsoe, we would be talking about securing home court advantage (like we were talking about back when Bledsoe was healthy and playing for us) and not just simply making playoffs.

There's no doubt in my mind that we would have clinched a top 5 seed in the West if Bledsoe had stayed healthy.

You are probably right if Bledsoe had stayed healthy but as the season wears down, it will be hard for the Suns front line to contend with other playoff teams. The Suns have a tough road schedule and have not built up a margin for error.

 

[Errntknght]

The teams that kicked the Grizz to the curb were the ones in their own division - they're 2-11 against them. They only have 3 more games against them - SA, Dallas and NO. They're 17-8 against the rest of the West and they have 3 more home games than away. We, on the other hand, have seven more away games than at home. We'll have to do well to have it come down to our last game against them, which is in Phoenix on April 14th.

Our situation against Dallas is about the same as Dallas has three more games at home than away though their schedule is somewhat tougher than Memphis'. They've also tailed off a bit of late while Memphis is coming on. The deciding game might be our visit to Dallas on April 12th.

The good thing is that Dallas and Memphis play each other on Apr 16 and one of them has to lose!

 

[Mainstreet]

The teams that kicked the Grizz to the curb were the ones in their own division - they're 2-11 against them. They only have 3 more games against them - SA, Dallas and NO. They're 17-8 against the rest of the West and they have 3 more home games than away. We, on the other hand, have seven more away games than at home. We'll have to do well to have it come down to our last game against them, which is in Phoenix on April 14th.

Our situation against Dallas is about the same as Dallas has three more games at home than away though their schedule is somewhat tougher than Memphis'. They've also tailed off a bit of late while Memphis is coming on. The deciding game might be our visit to Dallas on April 12th.

The good thing is that Dallas and Memphis play each other on Apr 16 and one of them has to lose!

As I view it today, Dallas is the primary team that is standing in the way of the Suns making the playoffs. I don't think Memphis is going to be stopped. Of course another team can unexpectedly tumble but if the Suns make the playoffs, they will have more than earned it.

 

[sunsfan88]

You are probably right if Bledsoe had stayed healthy but as the season wears down, it will be hard for the Suns front line to contend with other playoff teams. The Suns have a tough road schedule and have not built up a margin for error.

Even when we were winning early in the season with Bledsoe & Dragic, we were doing despite having a mediocre front line. It puts a lot of pressure on the backcourt but I think they are up for it.

 

[sunsfan88]

As I view it today, Dallas is the primary team that is standing in the way of the Suns making the playoffs. I don't think Memphis is going to be stopped. Of course another team can unexpectedly tumble but if the Suns make the playoffs, they will have more than earned it.

Agreed. Too many people and the media think the race is between us and Memphis but it's actually between Suns & Mavs.