Timberwolves @ Suns 12-15-19

[Hoop Head]

Crap, they gave up five points at the end of fourth. Still up by two.

Up by 3, 85-82. Suns work hard for that point, don't steal it from them.

 

[SirStefan32]

They need to make a run here against the Wolves' bench.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think that was Dieng who did a flop on Ayton. Referees didn't buy it.

 

[SirStefan32]

Oh man, Ayton almost posterized Tolliver like Amare did, but got fouled. Worked out as it went in anyway.

 

[SactownSunsFan]

Ayton looking a lot more active tonight, even with the 1st half foul trouble. I hope this continues.

 

[Hoop Head]

This doesn't look like the worst team in the league, even when Booker is on the bench. Not sure what's changed but it's encouraging. We aren't winning much this year but at least we won't set a record for incompetence. They should win more than last year if everyone remains reasonably healthy.

 

[SirStefan32]

This doesn't look like the worst team in the league, even when Booker is on the bench. Not sure what's changed but it's encouraging. We aren't winning much this year but at least we won't set a record for incompetence. They should win more than last year if everyone remains reasonably healthy.

I think they are starting to figure it out. It's tough to get going when you have so many new pieces, so many rookies, new coach, etc.

 

[Phrazbit]

Who is the defensive juggernaut of a team we've seen that last 2 nights?

 

[BC867]

I just got home and see that the Suns have opened up a 12-point lead (after an 11-0 run) halfway through the 4th quarter.

Hey, if I knew that Tom Leander would be calling the game instead of Kevin Ray and his half sentences, I would have changed my plans.

It is nice to hear a TV play-by-play announcer . . . calling TV play-by-play.

 

[Phrazbit]

Ayton and Bridges both getting back to cover that transition attempt by the Wolves and shutting it down... that is a simple play that just wasn't happening. A week or 2 ago that is an uncontested layup.

 

[SirStefan32]

Suns lead down to seven. Time for Booker to get back in and close this out.

 

[Hoop Head]

I've only watched the 2nd half but I got to give Igor some credit for making quality substitutions at the right times. Even the timeout he just called was the right thing to do. I don't want to say there was a method to the madness that was the first 2 months of the season but if they continue playing like this, I'll keep watching.

 

[BC867]

Suns lead down to seven. Time for Booker to get back in and close this out.

And he is.

 

[pokerface]

Suns look good!

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton is playing plenty aggressive now with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

 

[SirStefan32]

Oh wow, Suns get a call!

 

[Cheesebeef]

looks like back to back solid efforts and 3 out 4 with the Clippers game even though it ended in a loss.

 

[SirStefan32]

Crazy effort tonight!

 

[Mainstreet]

A big basket by Warren to push lead to 11.

 

[Cheesebeef]

can I also just say thank god Ariza is finally off this team. Any time he was on the court, I just seemed pissed watching him.

 

[Finito]

This is what I don't like. I don't want Booker passing the ball trying to create in these situations

 

[Finito]

A big basket by Warren to push lead to 11.

Finally seemed like forever

 

[Carolinacacti]

Boy what happen to Towns in the second half?

 

[Cheesebeef]

for those watching, can anyone put their finger on why the Wolves are so damn mediocre? That's a team with a lot of talent.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns using Ayton effectively in this game.