Rockets @ Suns Friday game thread 2-7-20

[Phrazbit]

Glad to see the defensive intensity back tonight, the Rockets were having a horrible time dribbling the ball and passing. Very active game by Oubre, Rubio and Bridges on D. Ayton had a few really nice blocks also.

 

[BirdGangThing]

LOL some people just can't enjoy a quality win and seem to get even more agro when others do.

I agree about Ayton too, no telling where we'd be without the suspension.

 

[1Sun]

LOL some people just can't enjoy a quality win and seem to get even more agro when others do.

I agree about Ayton too, no telling where we'd be without the suspension.

Quality yes, but also lucky and unsustainable.

No team can count on both being this hot from outside and the opponent not being able to hit the broad side of a barn night in and night out.

Barring a similarly miraculous set of circumstances, expect the Suns to come crashing back down to earth tomorrow...hard.

That being said, I am encouraged by Booker's effort tonight in terms of longer term prospects.

 

[Absolute Zero]

That was an ass kicking.

 

[BC867]

I hope the Suns don't let this go to their head for tomorrow's game.

We were playing a team on a back-to-back who arrived early in the
morning and whose starting Center was PJ Tucker.

Still, it was sure a great game to watch!

 

[Mainstreet]

I hope the Suns don't let this go to their head for tomorrow's game.

We were playing a team on a back-to-back who arrived early in the
morning and whose starting Center was PJ Tucker.

Still, it was sure a great game to watch!

Also Westbrook was out and Gordon left after only playing 9 minutes. Still a sweet win.

 

[BC867]

Also Westbrook was out and Gordon left after only playing 9 minutes. Still a sweet win.

And Oubre had extra motivation. It was his bobblehead night.

EJ sure wanted to see him reach 40 points.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Ayton being out 25 games really hurt us. I think we’d be in at least the 8th spot right now had he not been an idiot.

I don’t remember Ouchie’s count but there were several losses because we didn’t have Ayton.

I came up with a conservative 7 games that I’m pretty sure would’ve been wins. It would’ve placed us squarely in the eight slot comp with Memphis.

 

[1Sun]

I hope the Suns don't let this go to their head for tomorrow's game.

We were playing a team on a back-to-back who arrived early in the
morning and whose starting Center was PJ Tucker.

Still, it was sure a great game to watch!

Why would they let it go to their head? It's not like the vast majority of this board is doing the same. Oh, wait...

 

[Mainstreet]

And Oubre had extra motivation. It was his bobblehead night.

EJ sure wanted to see him reach 40 points.

That bobble head of Oubre was right on target.

 

[BC867]

Here's the recap. Interesting! Diallo had 14 points and 8 boards in 24 minutes. Ayton had 12 points and 6 boards in 23 minutes.
His 6 rebounds were fifth best on the team.

And Diallo led with 3 blocks. Oubre and Ayton each had 2. Is it not fair to say that Ayton should have had a monster game, with
the Rockets playing without a Center? Maybe not score 100 like Wilt vs. the Knicks without a Center in Hershey, PA, but . . .

Oubre and Booker led the team with 9 rebounds. And in scoring with 39 and 33. Rubio had double digit assists for the second
game in a row. Every Sun had a "+" and 3 reserves played over 24 minutes with a back-to-back coming up tomorrow.

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[Phrazbit]

Here's the recap. Interesting! Diallo had 14 points and 8 boards in 24 minutes. Ayton had 12 points and 6 boards in 23 minutes.
His 6 rebounds were fifth best on the team.

And Diallo led with 3 blocks. Oubre and Ayton each had 2. Is it not fair to say that Ayton should have had a monster game, with
the Rockets playing without a Center?

Oubre and Booker led the team with 9 rebounds. And in scoring with 39 and 33. Rubio had double digit assists for the second
game in a row. Every Sun had a "+".

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Diallo it was mostly garbage time, and the Rockets were collapsing on Ayton in the paint as best they could at it was leaving everyone wide open. We absolutely dominated them on the glass and the Rockets throwing so many bodies at Ayton had a lot to do with it.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Jon Bloom‏Verified account @JonBloom


Biggest blowout win of szn for PHX.

Biggest blowout loss for HOU.

Suns snap 13 game skid in series & beat Rockets at home for 1st time since April, 15th 2013 ending 11gm home skid in series. 127-91 final.

8:18 PM - 7 Feb 2020

Since 2013. That’s a loooong time.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Diallo it was mostly garbage time, and the Rockets were collapsing on Ayton in the paint as best they could at it was leaving everyone wide open. We absolutely dominated them on the glass and the Rockets throwing so many bodies at Ayton had a lot to do with it.

And therein lies the importance of Ayton being dominant inside. If he creates that gravity our shooters have to make them pay.

 

[1Sun]

And therein lies the importance of Ayton being dominant inside. If he creates that gravity our shooters have to make them pay.

Then we need to do better than Cam Johnson and Dario Saric in that department.

And we still need defense, rim protection and rebounding from the power forward spot.

 

[Shaggy]

Then we need to do better than Cam Johnson and Dario Saric in that department.

And we still need defense, rim protection and rebounding from the power forward spot.

Really, have you ever had a positive comment about the suns at all? Every post I read from you is negative this negative that, even with this blow out. Wow!

 

[1Sun]

Really, have you ever had a positive comment about the suns at all? Every post I read from you is negative this negative that, even with this blow out. Wow!

I want to see sustainable success, or at least relevance and competitiveness. Tonight's result notwithstanding, these Suns are not built for that, and management is showing no inclination to do anything to make that so.

Settle for the scraps that are the occasional lucky showing, if you want, but having followed this team for 45 years, I expect more. Much more.

I am not fooled by tonight's showing the way so many on this board seem to be.

 

[BC867]

Diallo it was mostly garbage time, and the Rockets were collapsing on Ayton in the paint as best they could at it was leaving everyone wide open. We absolutely dominated them on the glass and the Rockets throwing so many bodies at Ayton had a lot to do with it.

24 minutes is garbage time? 'Glad Monty didn't treat it that way. We bamboozled the Rockets in three out of the four quarters.

 

[Hoop Head]

24 minutes is garbage time? 'Glad Monty didn't treat it that way. We bamboozled the Rockets in three out of the four quarters.

With the way the lead was, it was largely garbage time. Garbage time can be an entire half if there is a 20+ point lead.

 

[BC867]

With the way the lead was, it was largely garbage time. Garbage time can be an entire half if there is a 20+ point lead.

A 20-point lead at the end of the 1st quarter became a 10-point lead at the half. Both teams had runs.

And, at one point, it was even less. We love our Suns, but nothing is a given. Even Eddie said so.

 

[Phrazbit]

Why would they let it go to their head? It's not like the vast majority of this board is doing the same. Oh, wait...

lol, I missed this gem from the king of knee jerk reactions.

I want to see sustainable success, or at least relevance and competitiveness. Tonight's result notwithstanding, these Suns are not built for that, and management is showing no inclination to do anything to make that so.

Settle for the scraps that are the occasional lucky showing, if you want, but having followed this team for 45 years, I expect more. Much more.

I am not fooled by tonight's showing the way so many on this board seem to be.

No one is acting like this is a destiny altering win. You’re just mad that people are getting even an ounce of enjoyment.

 

[TJ]

36 point win over a high-seed playoff team and we’re trashing players. We’re scarred individuals.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Quick reminder that 1Sun has admitted that his goal is to turn all of us against the Suns. Just sayin’.

It was certainly noticed

 

[Chris_Sanders]

1Sun taking a month break

I get we are all frustrated with the Sun's situation but stating your only goal is to piss off other fans can't be tolerated

 

[Chris_Sanders]

If anyone disagrees with this banning or the length please PM me. I do read them and it does impact my decisions