Preseason Finale: Trail Blazers @ Suns Wednesday game thread 10-13-2021

[Proximo]

Booker seems ready for opening night with 14 points shooting 5-9 from field.

Yeah, he is doing it easily too. Getting a lot of open shots.

Blazers look they haven't played ball in about 3 years as rusty as they seem.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 59 - Trail Blazers 38

 

[Mainstreet]

Yeah, he is doing it easily too. Getting a lot of open shots.

Blazers look they haven't played ball in about 3 years as rusty as they seem.

Duane Rankin echoing your comments.

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[Proximo]

Duane Rankin echoing your comments.

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If they continue to play like they are Dame will be demanding a trade any day.

25% shooting for the half and bad defense.

You can tell they have been horrible the way the Portland broadcasters are making such a big deal out of how well Dennis Smith has been playing for them.

 

[Yuma]

I didn't see it but Booker had 17 points in 16 minutes.

 

[Mainstreet]

That Simmons for Lillard rumor may end up coming true.

 

[Mainstreet]

I didn't see it but Booker had 17 points in 16 minutes.

Wouldn't be surprised if the Suns sit Booker to start the 2nd half and he does with Shamet starting.

 

[Mainstreet]

Payne is the only starter to begin 2nd half.

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[Mainstreet]

Suns lead 72-50 going into a timeout with 7:51 in 3rd.

 

[Proximo]

I think Cam Johnson has found his shot again this season. He has looked great in these 4 games.

 

[Yuma]

Wouldn't be surprised if the Suns sit Booker to start the 2nd half and he does with Shamet starting.

Shamet starting second half.

 

[Yuma]

Suns lead 72-50 going into a timeout with 7:51 in 3rd.

Shooting slower with more rhythm.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nader, Johnson, McGee, Payton and Shamet starting 2nd half gives a strong hint at who are rotation players off the bench.

 

[Proximo]

Jalen Smith really loves to take 3's. Too bad he can't make any of them.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jalen Smith really loves to take 3's. Too bad he can't make any of them.

It's probably the only way he is going to get some minutes as a reserve 4. Right now I think he is more a 5.

 

[Proximo]

If I didn't know better I would think the Blazers were trying to set the record for most turnovers in a game.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Suns 93 - Trail Blazers 60

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm hoping the Suns are patient with Stix.

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[Yuma]

Efrid Payton had 3-4 steals in that last quarter. Dude is bringing his defense.

 

[Mainstreet]

Elfrid Payton is cooking with 6 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals.

 

[Proximo]

Efrid Payton had 3-4 steals in that last quarter. Dude is bringing his defense.

Eh, not really. Blazers are just throwing really stupid passes.

 

[Yuma]

Payton and Payne have similar finishing skills around the basket.

 

[Yuma]

Eh, not really. Blazers are just throwing really stupid passes.

Those bounce passes into the lane are NOT working around Payton....

 

[Mainstreet]

Payton having a good game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Radio announcers are saying Jalen Smith has had an impressive preseason.