Grizzlies @ Suns Sunday game thread 1-5-20

[Mainstreet]

The Grizzlies are playing as well as any NBA team right now. Suns have no room for error.

 

[CRC83]

They’re shooting almost 60% and we’re down by 1. Could be worse.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Booker going to need to take over this gm even more for suns to win this one

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Maybe I spoke too soon about nobody complaining about Ayton’s defense. He just flat out sucks tonight. Note if the same timidity. Shameful. Embarrassing.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I don't understand why Ayton doesn't cut to the basket more often on the pick and roll. It's there to be taken.

Bc he’s soft

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns could use a big night from Bridges.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

I'm digging the Ayton-Baynes combo on the floor, hope to see it a lot more.

 

[Mainstreet]

They’re shooting almost 60% and we’re down by 1. Could be worse.

Grizzlies are shooting lights out and they are not all easy shots.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

"Nothing but net on that one.. "

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Suns look terrible. TJ has forgotten how to play basketball. So few shot creators on this roster.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Grizzlies 62 - Suns 57

 

[GatorAZ]

Book is on it tonight.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Disappointing half

 

[Mainstreet]

Grizzlies have a nice starting unit and Brandon Clarke off the bench.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Enough with bricking 3 pointer after 3 pointer. Get Ayton and Baynes inside or let Booker and Rubio drain the mid-range. Need more penetration.

As for defense, no way Memphis stays that hot from downtown, we'll just need to secure the rebounds.

 

[CRC83]

Disappointing half

Yeah, especially after the start the suns had. But, it could be a lot worse. Lucky to be down only 5 (thanks Book).

 

[Phrazbit]

Baynes is getting targeted virtually every play on defense. They need to glue him on a corner shooter or get him out of the game. Ayton's length and mobility is wasted with Baynes in the middle.

 

[Mainstreet]

Baynes is getting targeted virtually every play on defense. They need to glue him on a corner shooter or get him out of the game. Ayton's length and mobility is wasted with Baynes in the middle.

Baynes is showing he a backup center. Grizzlies are too athletic for him to cover.

 

[Mainstreet]

Where is Saric tonight?

 

[Phrazbit]

Baynes is showing he a backup center. Grizzlies are too athletic for him to cover.

Yeah, he is a high quality energy guy. He cannot bring that energy when he is out there 30 minutes, getting gassed and having to worry about foul trouble. He and Ayton should only be on the court together when matchups allow it and even then Ayton should be the one defending the paint against pick and rolls.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton gets his 3rd personal foul.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I can’t recall being as disappointed in Ayton as I am right now.

 

[Mainstreet]

Timeout Suns. They trail 71-60.

 

[82CardsGrad]

It would help if someone other than Booker was capable of hitting a jump shot.. geeeez.

 

[Mainstreet]

Valanciunas (10-12) has 26 points.