Warriors @ Suns 12-31-18

[SirStefan32]

Suns got it down to 12 a few times, and then they melt down again.

 

[devilalum]

Whenever you opponent has 100 before the end of the third you’re playing bad defense.


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[95pro]

We’re down but this is against the starters for the majority. Instead of a blowout and still losing to the scrubs.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Warriors 108 - Suns 87

 

[SirStefan32]

Eh, get Ayton in there and run everything through him in the fourth. Get Bridges some open threes too. They were never gonna beat the Warriors. Let's see what Ayton can do.

 

[Mainstreet]

I sometimes wonder how life would be if the Suns had been able to trade Amare for Curry.

 

[95pro]

The Warriors easily get dribble penetration while the Suns usually have to try to pass the ball inside. This is where a point guard can help the Suns by penetrating and passing the ball closer to the basket.

I kind of alluded to this a few times. But we don’t have that guy that can drive and finish with athleticism and authority.

 

[devilalum]

Warriors are shooting 61% because of all the wide open shots and layups.


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[95pro]

Back to teams treating Melton like Canaan. At this point I’m down fir dynamic 1/2 guard.

 

[95pro]

Maybe another 2 would open shots for everyone. We’d be like Portland but with a better cast.

 

[Evil Ash]

Warriors are shooting 61% because of all the wide open shots and layups.


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Even when they guard them well, they still have a good chance of making. Too much talent

The largest enemy the warriors have is themselves. They lose because they sometimes lose focus. When focused, they're almost an impossible matchup

 

[Mainstreet]

I kind of alluded to this a few times. But we don’t have that guy that can drive and finish with athleticism and authority.

The Suns need this type of player (preferably a point guard). That player is unfortunately is not on the roster.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns have not been playing much defense since their road trip.

 

[95pro]

Warriors would usually have their scrubs in right now.

 

[Mainstreet]

Moreland is in the game.

 

[Evil Ash]

Suns have not been playing much defense since their road trip.

We've given up big games to Westbrook, Murray, and Curry. It's not hard to figure out what they have in common

 

[95pro]

Moreland already looks worthless. Quick eye test

 

[Mainstreet]

We've given up big games to Westbrook, Murray, and Curry. It's not hard to figure out what they have in common

I know but I'd like to see more effort on the defensive end. Sometimes it looks like they get caught watching.

 

[Mainstreet]

If Daniels has any trade value they should trade him. Maybe a playoff team needs another shooter. He will be gone next season.

 

[Evil Ash]

I know but I'd like to see more effort on the defensive end. Sometimes it looks like they get caught watching.

Probably the hardest thing for young players to learn is good team defense. Some of it is on the coaching, no doubt but the players need to learn to communicate with each other

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

I know but I'd like to see more effort on the defensive end. Sometimes it looks like they get caught watching.

That needs to be their identity right now. They aren't going to hang with a team like the Warriors on offense. The only way they have a chance to stay with the Warriors is to get them out of rhythm offensively. Unfortunately I don't think our issue against the Warriors offense is effort as much as it is IQ. There were a ton of plays in this game where it looked like our defenders thought the Warriors were going to do one thing and they did the opposite instead.

 

[sdscard4]

Well the road trip was fun....now back to our regular 2 wins out of 20 pace. Sucks ass

 

[95pro]

I don’t like our core on the bench laughing and smiling away.

 

[Mainstreet]

Probably the hardest thing for young players to learn is good team defense. Some of it is on the coaching, no doubt but the players need to learn to communicate with each other

That needs to be their identity right now. They aren't going to hang with a team like the Warriors on offense. The only way they have a chance to stay with the Warriors is to get them out of rhythm offensively. Unfortunately I don't think our issue against the Warriors offense is effort as much as it is IQ. There were a ton of plays in this game where it looked like our defenders thought the Warriors were going to do one thing and they did the opposite instead.

I agree it's always good to remember the good teams have been together for years in many cases.

Next to a point guard, I think defense and upgrading the roster is a priority for the Suns.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Well the road trip was fun....now back to our regular 2 wins out of 20 pace. Sucks ass

We have played 3 of the 5-6 best teams in the league in our past 3 games. Most teams in the league would have lost those 3 games as well.