Game Thread GAME# 44: SUNS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 16, 2018 - TUESDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBATV & NBCSNW

[Pinwheel1]

Booker just scored on consecutive possessions on CJ, Nurk, ET, and Aminu

 

[craigehlo]

Booker isn't passing. Stotts, it's OK to double team.

 

[AFully22]

Did yall catch that exchange with Dame and Moe when Dame was checking in? Am I seeing something more than what's there?

Moe clearly frustrated hits Dame's hand hard, and Dame gives him a look back

I noticed Dame giving someone a no bullshit talk during one of the timeouts as well, not positive it was Moe but he was definitely one the guys in the vicinity. Wouldn’t be surprising at all.

 

[BonesJones]

That should've been two and the ball. Right?

 

[BonesJones]

I noticed Dame giving someone a no bullshit talk during one of the timeouts as well, not positive it was Moe but he was definitely one the guys in the vicinity. Wouldn’t be surprising at all.

I wanna video.

 

[ripcityboy]

Man. We had to work just to get that. The second half of the season should be interesting.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

So this is what winning feels like.

I like it!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[noknobs]

If Meyer's can continue to put up the numbers he did tonight we may not lose again all season.

 

[DameLill379]

Didn’t catch the game but caught the stats and was keeping up with the score the entire time. I won’t complain too much because ultimately we got the W...but how did we go from leading but 20+ for 3 and a half Q’s to winning by 7 points..lmfaoooo! Against the suns at that. Booker is a known beast.. top 5- top 10 scoring SG in the game in my eyes but DAMN...we gotta close out better..with all that said still a good win tonight. Gotta have good offensive nights more often like this where Lillard/CJ put up big numbers together...good shit Blazers...who’s next?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Didn’t catch the game but caught the stats and was keeping up with the score the entire time. I won’t complain too much because ultimately we got the W...but how did we go from leading but 20+ for 3 and a half Q’s to winning by 7 points..lmfaoooo! Against the suns at that. Booker is a known beast.. top 5- top 10 scoring SG in the game in my eyes but DAMN...we gotta close out better..with all that said still a good win tonight. Gotta have good offensive nights more often like this where Lillard/CJ put up big numbers together...good shit Blazers...who’s next?

basically about 4 quick 3s by Troy Daniels and Booker to start the 4th ...against the bench who was not focused. It got down to 10 in a hurry.

 

[jlprk]

The .363 Suns were missing their starting forwards, Warren and Chriss. Stotts had to reinsert his starters midway through the 4th quarter because the Suns were going to tie it.

 

[Pinwheel1]

The .363 Suns were missing their starting forwards, Warren and Chriss. Stotts had to reinsert his starters midway through the 4th quarter because the Suns were going to tie it.

So are you saying they are .363 with their starting forwards but better with out them? Makes sense as I would much rather see Chriss out there.....less shots for Booker.

 

[42N8Bounce]

Nice highlights here from ESPN


Funny. The commentator calls them the "very, very, very, very young Suns team." Indicating that was a factor in why they were beaten by the Blazers. Uh, the average age of the Suns is 24.9. The average age of the Blazers....... 24.9. The only team younger in the NBA is the Lakers at 24.3.

 

[Mr. Robot]

If nurkic is like this on a contract year, how the fuck does everybody expect he plays when he actually gets money?

Nurk plays when he wants and how he wants

 

[illmatic99]

basically about 4 quick 3s by Troy Daniels and Booker to start the 4th ...against the bench who was not focused. It got down to 10 in a hurry.

Booker got hot. Made shots over decent defense even. It happens.

 

[jonnyboy]

There is always a disclaimer for the Blazers winning a game, especially from dick riding outlets like ESPN. My coworker listens to ESPN radio everyday on our 1.5 hour drive out to the field. Holy shit what a bunch of annoying dickheads. ESPN is fucking trash.

 

[BrunoSOC]

Good win... a win is a win... no questions. Chriss sucks, TJ warren is a good player. We already beat them 3 times this year so... No easy games. You gotta win the easy ones, we lost to the nets at home. On the way to the next. Go Blazers

 

[crandc]

I thought that Booker cat might pull it off, thankfully the rest of the Suns are sucky. Some of his shots were from halfway to Ashland.

 

[Mediocre Man]

If Meyer's can continue to put up the numbers he did tonight we may not lose again all season.

On a serious note, why the fuck was he playing 6 minutes?

 

[e_blazer]

Nice highlights here from ESPN


Funny. The commentator calls them the "very, very, very, very young Suns team." Indicating that was a factor in why they were beaten by the Blazers. Uh, the average age of the Suns is 24.9. The average age of the Blazers....... 24.9. The only team younger in the NBA is the Lakers at 24.3.

Well, considering that they have Chandler and Dudley on their roster, the rest of the team must have an average age of about 13.

 

[e_blazer]

On a serious note, why the fuck was he playing 6 minutes?

To send a message to Nurk about playing harder or not playing at all.

 

[Mediocre Man]

To send a message to Nurk about playing harder or not playing at all.

All that did was make Nurk scoff. Like counting to 3 for your child and them going now what, after you reach 3

 

[e_blazer]

All that did was make Nurk scoff. Like counting to 3 for your child and them going now what, after you reach 3

It seemed to me like he stepped up his game after that.

 

[illmatic99]

It seemed to me like he stepped up his game after that.

Noticeably. His defensive focus was on another level

 

[rotary111]

Not going to lie...Nurkic is starting to worry me a little. He has all the tools to be a force on both sides of the ball, instead he throws up crazy shots time after time without even looking at the rim, like it's a hot potato. He needs to focus on the release. His passing has regressed, so frustrating to watch. He is the best we can get so we need to work with what we have and hope he comes around. I'm just nervous for his next contract. Collins at least looks like he's developing. That catch and shoot 3 was sweet, although I'd rather have him working inside. I seriously would put Vonleh back in the rotation and move Aminu to the 3.

I'm done complaining....good win!!

 

[Mr. Robot]

Not going to lie...Nurkic is starting to worry me a little. He has all the tools to be a force on both sides of the ball, instead he throws up crazy shots time after time without even looking at the rim, like it's a hot potato. He needs to focus on the release. His passing has regressed, so frustrating to watch. He is the best we can get so we need to work with what we have and hope he comes around. I'm just nervous for his next contract. Collins at least looks like he's developing. That catch and shoot 3 was sweet, although I'd rather have him working inside. I seriously would put Vonleh back in the rotation and move Aminu to the 3.

I'm done complaining....good win!!

trade him already

 

[THE HCP]

I thought that Booker cat might pull it off, thankfully the rest of the Suns are sucky. Some of his shots were from halfway to Ashland.

Now THIS is a quality post. You sure you're a chick? Or is everybody just messing with me?

 

[crandc]

I'm a woman, HCP. Not a chick.

 

[Mr. Robot]

Not going to lie...Nurkic is starting to worry me a little. He has all the tools to be a force on both sides of the ball, instead he throws up crazy shots time after time without even looking at the rim, like it's a hot potato. He needs to focus on the release. His passing has regressed, so frustrating to watch. He is the best we can get so we need to work with what we have and hope he comes around. I'm just nervous for his next contract. Collins at least looks like he's developing. That catch and shoot 3 was sweet, although I'd rather have him working inside. I seriously would put Vonleh back in the rotation and move Aminu to the 3.

I'm done complaining....good win!!

also -1