Grizzlies @ Suns Saturday game thread, 12-2-2023

[95pro]

For supposedly a strong player, Nurkic has trouble hanging onto the ball.

He palms the ball easily but manages to play hot potato with himself.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Nurk - out manned under the basket - rebound + free throws

 

[Mainstreet]

He seems to be coaching it, it's an effort issue at this point.

The defensive effort has picked up. I hope it stays there.

 

[Chaplin]

Nurk has his limitations but I love the guy.

 

[Yuma]

Jackson Jr. plays like how I thought Ayton would play. Driving to the basket, etc.

 

[Mainstreet]

Okogie blind sides Jackson Jr. for a steal.

 

[Chaplin]

How does Vogel not challenge that?

 

[Yuma]

You Gotta shoot that Okogie. See we ended up with a foul by you shooting!

 

[Mainstreet]

I love Okogie's effort. Just wish he could shoot better from three.

 

[BirdGangThing]

KD 30pt game streak is in jeopardy

17 pts as of now

 

[BirdGangThing]

KD 30pt game streak is in jeopardy

17 pts as of now

Make that 19

 

[Yuma]

I like Vogel calls TO before we lose the lead completely like Monty used to do.

 

[BirdGangThing]

A lot of our sloppiness stems from overconfidence

 

[Mainstreet]

Make that 19

So long as he doesn't miss 10 shots in a row.

 

[Yuma]

I love Okogie's effort. Just wish he could shoot better from three.

It's in his head. He has to just let it fly. He has to use the rhythm in how he makes them in practice.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Nas - Goodwin - Eubanks - Diop - and Book right now aka 80% bench

 

[Mainstreet]

It's in his head. He has to just let it fly. He has to use the rhythm in how he makes them in practice.

I'm not sure if Okogie will ever be a good 3-point shooter but maybe it happens in time.

 

[Dback Jon]

I like Vogel calls TO before we lose the lead completely like Monty used to do.

Was thinking the same thing

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Suns 84 - Grizzlies 72

 

[Yuma]

I'm not sure if Okogie will ever be a good 3-point shooter but maybe it happens in time.

The coach in me says, he can be decent.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nice composure on that shot by Booker.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Bench unit was okay but relied 100% on Book - always someone sitting wide open but they make dangerous passes to Book who's being smothered and covered like some waffle house hash browns

 

[BirdGangThing]

Book says don't leave me open for 3

 

[Mainstreet]

Bench unit was okay but relied 100% on Book - always someone sitting wide open but they make dangerous passes to Book who's being smothered and covered like some waffle house hash browns

Need to talk to @Germz249 about that.

 

[Yuma]

We JUST came off a time off!! WTF???