Bulls @ Suns game thread 11-19-17

[Mainstreet]

Since James is on a two-way contract it will convert to a regular contract on December 6th, since he's been on the main roster all season. That would make it a regular NBA deal and put the Suns over the roster maximum. I imagine we'll make a move before then but it'll be interesting to see what happens. His play the last 2 weeks has been a lot different than his first couple of games. I hope we don't waive anyone else to make room for him. Some people say his attitude reverted to how he was in the Summer League and if that's true he shouldn't have been signed even a Two-Way deal but he definitely shouldn't be locked in for the whole year.

https://valleyofthesuns.com/2017/11/03/phoenix-suns-looking-keep-mike-james-long-term/

I wouldn't mind James as a third PG.

 

[Mainstreet]

Markkanen is going to be a star player and soon.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 61 Bulls 56

 

[Hoop Head]

Warren scores first out of the half. I've noticed the Suns go to him a lot out of halftime. I don't have any stats to back it up but it seems like they try to set him up then almost every game then more than at any other point. He is our 2nd best scorer so it could just be to help us get into the half well.

 

[Mainstreet]

Warren scores first out of the half. I've noticed the Suns go to him a lot out of halftime. I don't have any stats to back it up but it seems like they try to set him up then almost every game then more than at any other point. He is our 2nd best scorer so it could just be to help us get into the half well.

Warren knows how to score for sure. Also it could be the Suns want to get Warren started. They need his scoring.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Monroe is looking good on this team. Ulis is looking better than James. Ulis’ defense is surprising.

This team is passing much better tonight.

 

[Hoop Head]

Monroe is one of the better passing bigs in the league. I hadn't seen him much since he left Detroit where he played alongside Drummond so you didn't get to see him display his talents fully but he was also protected on the defensive end with Drummond out there. I hope the Suns keep him through the season, or until the deadline if there is a good trade available. They need to make it clear they won't buy him out so teams don't think he'll be available as a cheap rental.

 

[Mainstreet]

Warren having words with Lopez after he knocked him on the head the last time down the court.

Lopez given a technical and Warren a flagrant 1.

 

[Hoop Head]

If Leander shut up we could have heard what was happening from the ref rather than him repeating it 2 seconds later and talking over him on the broadcast.

 

[BC867]

A technical on Robin.

 

[SirStefan32]

I love the fact that TJ retaliated.

 

[Mainstreet]

I love the fact that TJ retaliated.

In this case, yes. He is getting tired of getting hit in the head.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Bulls could go to Markkanen every time down the court and not be disappointed. Of course it's an exaggeration but not by much.

I wonder if any Wildcats fans thought he would be this good and this quick.

 

[Finito]

This team likes to get in scraps I like that

 

[Mainstreet]

After 3 quarters:

Bulls 85 Suns 84

 

[Mainstreet]

I want a blue jacket like Dudley.

 

[Mainstreet]

Warren taking care of business.

 

[GatorAZ]

Devin building a house.

 

[Mainstreet]

In this lineup Booker is playing PG with Daniels.

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin building a house.

Yup.

The Bulls should be feeding Markkanen.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Off game by Booker. Team is playing scrappy defense.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Does TJ wear ugly shoes because he does. It have a shoe contract and wants someone to notice?

 

[Mainstreet]

Final:

Suns 113 Bulls 105

 

[SirStefan32]

Nice win, especially considering Booker couldn't make shots he usually makes with ease. They did an excellent job passing/ moving the ball, and they tightened up their defense nicely a couple of times.

 

[JS22]

2 pretty nice wins in a row. .500 under Triano, I think?

Suns better watch out, pick might end up being a little later in the lottery than expected.