Jazz @ Suns 1-16-17

[Mainstreet]

The Jazz visit the Suns tonight with the game scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Arizona time.

Rodney Hood will reportedly miss tonight's game for the Jazz with a hyperextended and bruised right knee.

The Jazz are on a three game winning street including a win over the Cavaliers.

See more from the ESPN preview at the link below.

http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400900041

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns ‏@Suns 4m4 minutes ago
Suns Injury Report: Tyson Chandler (gastroenteritis) and Brandon Knight (right wrist sprain) are out tonight.

 

[Ronin]

Doug Haller ‏@DougHaller 19s19 seconds ago
Suns update: In addition to Tyson Chandler, the Suns also will be without backup PG Brandon Knight (wrist) and F Jared Dudley (dizziness).

 

[Mainstreet]

Doug Haller ‏@DougHaller 19s19 seconds ago
Suns update: In addition to Tyson Chandler, the Suns also will be without backup PG Brandon Knight (wrist) and F Jared Dudley (dizziness).

Only Tyson Chandler is the real loss with all due respect to the other players. Chandler being out will likely hurt the Suns because of Rudy Gobert. The Suns need Len to step up.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns are down 10-2 to the Jazz to open the game. It's not a good start against a team that is very methodical. Chriss has two personal fouls already.

 

[AfroSuns]

The Suns are down 10-2 to the Jazz to open the game. It's not a good start against a team that is very methodical. Chriss has two personal fouls already.

I like the rally to cut it down to 1

 

[Phrazbit]

This team is starting to get fun to watch...

... as long as Knight isn't out there...

... I'm not worried about Bender, he is going to be solid...

... Booker... good lord... he reminds me of Kobe the way he creates space for his jumpers...

... I know that is some crazy hyperbole, not saying he is going to be THAT good, but the kid has sky high scoring talent...

 

[Mainstreet]

Nice run by the Suns to cut the lead to 15-14.

Eric Bledsoe is off to a good start. Bender replaced Chriss and has knocked down a 3 point shot.

 

[Phrazbit]

The version of the stomach bug that is going around this year is naaaaaaasty, hope they're loading up the team with anti-virals because they could easily have 5 guys come down with it.

 

[Mainstreet]

I like the rally to cut it down to 1

It was a good run by the Suns and they even took the the lead... momentarily.

 

[Phrazbit]

I think Bender is farther along than Chriss right now, especially defensively. If they both get decent from 3 our court spacing is going to be tasty.

Our future is bright, I really hope the "fire McD" posters start taking a hard look at the guys he has drafted (and the slots he has picked em), nothing is more important than drafting well and McD has shown a remarkable ability in that area.

 

[hsandhu]

I think Bender is farther along than Chriss right now, especially defensively. If they both get decent from 3 our court spacing is going to be tasty.

Our future is bright, I really hope the "fire McD" posters start taking a hard look at the guys he has drafted (and the slots he has picked em), nothing is more important than drafting well and McD has shown a remarkable ability in that area.

Was just going to post on bender defense, two times shut Hayward down. He is so long, he can give a guy space but recover to make a strong contest when they shoot.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender is trying to play some defense. A couple of questionable calls by the referees.

 

[Mainstreet]

Williams has no chance to guard Gobert.

Tucker is playing some tasty defense. He is very good off the bench.

 

[devilalum]

Only Tyson Chandler is the real loss with all due respect to the other players. Chandler being out will likely hurt the Suns because of Rudy Gobert. The Suns need Len to step up.

If the Suns really want to go into full tank mode they need to trade Chandler. Without him in the middle they'll get manhandled by a lot of teams.

from phone

 

[Mainstreet]

I think Bender is farther along than Chriss right now, especially defensively. If they both get decent from 3 our court spacing is going to be tasty.

Our future is bright, I really hope the "fire McD" posters start taking a hard look at the guys he has drafted (and the slots he has picked em), nothing is more important than drafting well and McD has shown a remarkable ability in that area.

I agree with you about Bender.

However, I didn't realize there were fire McDonough posters around. McDonough made some early mistakes as a GM by trading IT and replacing Dragic with Knight but he has been solid since.

 

[Mainstreet]

If the Suns really want to go into full tank mode they need to trade Chandler. Without him in the middle they'll get manhandled by a lot of teams.

I do not want nor expect to see the Suns in tank mode. Maybe the Suns should stay the course with Chandler unless they get a trade that benefits the team.

I wouldn't mind to see Knight and Dudley traded if it were possible.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns lead at halftime 53-47.

 

[AfroSuns]

Great efforts from Bender in the first half, especially defensively!

 

[Phrazbit]

Solid first half, I have not bothered to defend Watson, I've been pretty neutral on the subject, largely because I don't think he has much of a choice but to play Tucker and Knight because I'm sure the team would like to move them, but I certainly had not been impressed by the ball movement or defensive intensity. But of late, especially with less and less Knight out there, I'm starting to really like the way the team is moving around and they have unquestionably improved on D the last 3 weeks or so.

Right now... I think I'd lean towards not firing him at the end of the year, not exactly a ringing endorsement, but still...

 

[Mainstreet]

Solid first half, I have not bothered to defend Watson, I've been pretty neutral on the subject, largely because I don't think he has much of a choice but to play Tucker and Knight because I'm sure the team would like to move them, but I certainly had not been impressed by the ball movement or defensive intensity. But of late, especially with less and less Knight out there, I'm starting to really like the way the team is moving around and they have unquestionably improved on D the last 3 weeks or so.

Right now... I think I'd lean towards not firing him at the end of the year, not exactly a ringing endorsement, but still...

You had me until the last paragraph. I'd like to see what Watson can do especially less Knight.

Still you get credit for not wanting to fire him at the end of the season.

 

[devilalum]

The Mad Man that thought up that talking basketball commercial needs to be neutered.

from phone

 

[Mainstreet]

Great efforts from Bender in the first half, especially defensively!

Who would think. If only the referees were not so quick with the whistle.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bledsoe is looking good tonight. He does not look like the same player who played against Dallas in Mexico City.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Came to echo a lot of the previous comments, Bender's been a pleasant surprise on the defensive end.