#1 seed magic number watch

[Mainstreet]

Milwaukee worries me the most. I'd say they have the mental edge on us having taken the series last year. However losing PJ Tucker will hurt them in a matchup with us. They could play big with Lopez or Portis, Giannis, PJ, Middleton, and Jrue. So we out matched across the board in size, strength, and toughness. That's why Middleton had such a good series. I think he'd be less effective in a rematch but they still worry me.

Philly lost depth but they have a really good starting 5. It all depends on Embiid, and who knows how his body holds up through 3 series before the finals. If they're healthy though they scare me because of their firepower.

Miami is tough to really get a read on because they're either great or crap. They can get hot also and they have the leadership to stay poised.

All 3 worry me more than Golden State, Utah, Memphis, Dallas, and Denver. Denver is still a dark horse is Murray can return before the playoffs start. The longer he's out, the better it is for us.

It's a tossup in the East. Lots of good teams this season.

A number of teams could come out of there plus of course there is the injury factor. I hope they beat each other up.

My concern will be always be getting by each game and playoff opponent in the West and staying healthy. The rest will take care of itself.

 

[Muggz]

This team wont settle for 8 and 8. They should be trying to break the franchise win record.

 

[AzStevenCal]

This team wont settle for 8 and 8. They should be trying to break the franchise win record.

The number one focus should be getting and keeping every player healthy and as rested as possible. The second priority should be earning home court advantage. Anything beyond those two is just gravy IMO.

 

[Muggz]

The number one focus should be getting and keeping every player healthy and as rested as possible. The second priority should be earning home court advantage. Anything beyond those two is just gravy IMO.

You know this team. No chance in hell they will coast, this is for bragging rights.

 

[Germz249]

You know this team. No chance in hell they will coast, this is for bragging rights.

To me coast would just develop a crappy mindset and bad habits. Like yea its okay to lose or drop a game.

 

[AzStevenCal]

You know this team. No chance in hell they will coast, this is for bragging rights.

I'm not talking about coasting, I'm talking about coaching decisions. If we have to lose an extra game or two in order to make sure Mikal, Devin and others are fully healthy and rested, I'll take that even if it costs us setting a new franchise record for wins.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm not talking about coasting, I'm talking about coaching decisions. If we have to lose an extra game or two in order to make sure Mikal, Devin and others are fully healthy and rested, I'll take that even if it costs us setting a new franchise record for wins.

Perhaps like making sure Cam Johnson is fully healthy before he returns... maybe around 3/27.

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[Muggz]

I hate that Cam got hurt, he was blowing up. I hope all the sitting helps more than it hurts.
I'm not saying to play injured players just keep what we got rolling. We have WAY more than enough bench to try to win out.
Changing now is asinine.

 

[Mainstreet]

I hate that Cam got hurt, he was blowing up. I hope all the sitting helps more than it hurts.
I'm not saying to play injured players just keep what we got rolling. We have WAY more than enough bench to try to win out.
Changing now is asinine.

The Suns aren't going to change their philosophy or effort towards winning. However, they may choose to selectively rest certain players to get them ready for the playoffs if they wrap up 1st place.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Nets, Warriors, Bucks.

I worry about KD, Giannis/Being outrebounded, Steph with Draymond, and Kyrie if he can play at home.

 

[Suns_fan69]

With the win over the Pelicans tonight, the Suns' magic number for the #1 overall seed is: 6

 

[Absolute Zero]

?

 

[Suns_fan69]

After babysitting the kids in Houston, the Suns' magic number for the #1 overall seed is: 5

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Looking to be 4 with Memphis losing. Could be at 3 with a win tonight.

 

[Chaplin]

Looking to be 4 with Memphis losing. Could be at 3 with a win tonight.

Lol I just asked that question on the game thread.

 

[Suns_fan69]

With a Grizzlies lost and a Bulls stomping, the Suns' magic number for the #1 overall seed is now: 3

 

[TJ]

Once clinched, Put everyone of consequence in a box until the postseason.

I could tolerate a Biyambo, Frank(?), Ish, Payton, Holliday lineup for a couple of weeks

 

[Muggz]

I need 63 wins to hit my bet from the start of the season.
If they do it, the (*(@!#& and #**&E^$ are on me.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I need 63 wins to hit my bet from the start of the season.
If they do it, the (*(@!#& and #**&E^$ are on me.

I think they will hit that number.

 

[Absolute Zero]

?

 

[Dback Jon]

2

 

[Suns_fan69]

With the nail biter finish in Sactown, the Suns' magic number for the #1 overall seed is now: 2

 

[Dback Jon]

With Miami losing last night, no Eastern Conference team can have a better record than the Suns

 

[JCSunsfan]

Suns could get to 60 wins before any other team wins their 50th.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Suns could get to 60 wins before any other team wins their 50th.

Highly unlikely given our schedule, our injuries and then dealing with players having to play themselves into game shape.