Suns @ Nuggets Friday game thread 1-1-2021

[1Sun]

Wow! I thought for sure we were toast in the 4th, but Paul came up HUGE down the stretch after having another so-so game overall. I still don't know what to make of Paul overall, but one certain thing is that he has been clutch down the stretch of games. I hope it rubs off on Booker, as Booker continues to make an amazing play followed by a bonehead play.

Bad game for the Cams tonight, but Ayton came up big.

Imagine how good this team could be if nobody has an off night.

Very impressed nonetheless.

 

[JCSunsfan]

First team in the league to 5 wins.

 

[ProdigalSun]

i need to go see a cardiologist after that one...

 

[MrYeahBut]

I got tired of Ohio State curb stomping Clemson so I started surfing. Sorry I missed the whole game but the last 30 was exciting.

I wonder how many more times the Suns play in Denver, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton finishes with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

 

[95pro]

Bright side CP3 is money. Would’ve lost it without him. If he’s declining I hope he declines more.

Ayton wasn’t the bonehead tonight. He was solid overall. Really nice bother Murray on those drives, staying straight up.

Payne and Carter were out of rhythm. Signing Kam was good insurance, not bad for the 15th spot on the roster.

 

[GoldGloveschmidt]

Book turnovers are a big issue

I like the way Ayton spoke during his post-game interview. He is maturing.

 

[1Sun]

Book turnovers are a big issue

I like the way Ayton spoke during his post-game interview. He is maturing.

Book really needs to realize he is Klay Thompson, not Steph Curry.

 

[BC867]

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Regardless of points scored, all of the starters were a minus and all of the bench were a plus.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul is a stabilizer for the Suns much like a rudder on a ship. Without him I think the Suns lose.

 

[Muggz]

And poor Joke itch doesnt get his triple double.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's still hard to believe. The Suns beat the Jazz and Nuggets on the road in back-to-back games.

Suns are 5-1 and 3-1 on the road.

 

[JCSunsfan]

It's still hard to believe. The Suns beat the Jazz and Nuggets on the road in back-to-back games.

Suns are 5-1 and 3-1 on the road.

That is a difficult thing to do at any time. Two high altitude games.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Not too shabby...

For 2nd night of back to back.

 

[Mainstreet]

That is a difficult thing to do at any time. Two high altitude games.

And against two good teams.

 

[Proximo]

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Regardless of points scored, all of the starters were a minus and all of the bench were a plus.

tonight that was more about Denver’s bench than ours.

 

[BC867]

Ayton's played a good defensive game. It helped that he played
eight more minutes than Jokic, who was in foul trouble all night.

 

[BC867]

Next a home game vs. the Clippers Sunday. Game time 6 PM.

 

[Finito]

Next a home game vs. the Clippers Sunday. Game time 6 PM.

CANT WAIT- Bart Scott

 

[Mainstreet]

Seldom does a coaches challenge help win a game. This time it did.

Monty points out that the reversed foul call on Bridges took points away from Denver and the Suns scored after the tip.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Chris Paul is a stabilizer for the Suns much like a rudder on a ship. Without him I think the Suns lose.

They lose this game 100% of the time without CP3.

 

[Proximo]

I really think the isos to book for the last 5 minutes of the game are counter productive. Our normal offense just works better

 

[Absolute Zero]

Great game by Ayton, he was a big key to our win.

 

[Raze]

Third quarter substitutions were bad by Monty. Booker made a lot of dumb decisions in my book. Tired legs left for a lot of tired shots.

This is an incredibly important point in the game.

I absolutely love Monty, but I also thought he did a poor job of substitutions in the 2nd half.

On a back to back
Against playoff teams
Up 10+ points
With a bench that has been lights out
With Galloway on fire
I'm totally baffled that Book, Paul, Ayton, and Bridges played 32+.

They had no legs the second Jokic went to the bench with 5 fouls.
They had 5 TO's and 6 PFs in the last 2 minutes (!!!!) of the 3rd:
Nuggest close the quarter on a 7-0 run WITHOUT Jokic.

I hope that gets pointed out to the 2020-2021 HCOY.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

I really think the isos to book for the last 5 minutes of the game are counter productive. Our normal offense just works better

He torched Utah yesterday with two late game ISOs. Some nights even the best guys don’t have it. That’s why it’s such a luxury to have CP3 who is arguably better than Booker as a clutch scorer.