Jazz @ Suns Saturday game thread, 10-28-2023

[Mainstreet]

On Saturday, the Suns play their home opener when the Jazz visit.

The Suns (1-1) split two games on the road, beating the Warriors and losing to the Lakers.

Hopefully the Suns get at least one of Booker or Beal back from injury, preferably both.

When: Saturday 28, 2023

Television: Suns Live, AZ Family 3TV / AZ Family Sports Network 44, NBA TV

Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

Time: 7 PM Arizona time

 

[RON_IN_OC]

At least the Jazz are awful.

 

[Proximo]

At least the Jazz are awful.

They aren't awful. The difference between them and the Lakers is very small.

If Book and Beal are out again this will be a very tough game.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm just hoping there is nothing seriously wrong with Devin Booker. As I understood the announcers, there was soreness in the middle of the foot. I hope the MRI comes out clean.

 

[Chaplin]

I'm just hoping there is nothing seriously wrong with Devin Booker. As I understood the announcers, there was soreness in the middle of the foot. I hope the MRI comes out clean.

They also said he felt good enough that he wanted to play but was forced to sit out. I'm concerned, but not worried.

1) He still wanted to play
2) He didn't get sent back to Phx for an MRI immediately
3) He didn't get an MRI in LA either

Those three things give me a little bit of hope.

 

[Cheesebeef]

They also said he felt good enough that he wanted to play but was forced to sit out. I'm concerned, but not worried.

1) He still wanted to play
2) He didn't get sent back to Phx for an MRI immediately
3) He didn't get an MRI in LA either

Those three things give me a little bit of hope.

What gives me pause about “wanting to play” is that we know Devin always wants to play and we saw him come back early last year because of that inner drive and he was amazing, scorching the Pelicans for 58 … but his body clearly wasn’t ready and he reinjured himself in that game, putting himself out a full month longer.

Also, if it’s a sprain, there’s nothing really to do but rest so there’s no rush to getting the MRI if they didn’t plan to play him last night. It’s not like he’d be casted or on crutches if the MRI comes back bad.

 

[Chaplin]

What gives me pause about “wanting to play” is that we know Devin always wants to play and we saw him come back early last year because of that inner drive and he was amazing, scorching the Pelicans for 58 … but his body clearly wasn’t ready and he reinjured himself in that game, putting himself out a full month longer.

Also, if it’s a sprain, there’s nothing really to do but rest so there’s no rush to getting the MRI if they didn’t plan to play him last night. It’s not like he’d be casted or on crutches if the MRI comes back bad.

I'm not sure why you're arguing against this. An MRI could be precautionary, but why wait? At least there will be more information. And he wasn't on crutches or in a boot yesterday at the game either.

 

[BirdGangThing]

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[Cheesebeef]

I'm not sure why you're arguing against this. An MRI could be precautionary, but why wait?
At least there will be more information. And he wasn't on crutches or in a boot yesterday at the game either.

Forget it, Chap. Apparently I’m not allowed to disagree with you, so we can just end this here.

 

[Chaplin]

Forget it, Chap. Apparently I’m not allowed to disagree with you, so we can just end this here.

Don't be such a baby, cheese. We're not fighting, we're not even disagreeing, you are trying to prove me wrong, and that's ok and a good premise for a discussion. If you're more cynical than I am, that's fine.

Taking your ball and going home isn't very sporting.

 

[JerkFace]

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[Cheesebeef]

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Welp…

 

[Mainstreet]

A follow-up to the above, worded slightly different.

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[Cheesebeef]

Was back always the nagging issue for Beal or is this new fun for us to have to deal with?

 

[Cheesebeef]

Looks like it’s a relatively new issue. Yay.

I knew he was injured a lot the last two years, but after reading this, that 19.5 over/under ain’t looking as ridiculous as first thought.

A Quick Recap of Bradley Beal's Injury History

No matter how careful a professional athlete might be, injuries happen. Being at the top of any game is hard, and that’s especially true for those in the NBA.

dunkorthree.com

 

[Mainstreet]

This appears to be when Devin Booker was injured in the Warriors game.

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[95pro]

This appears to be when Devin Booker was injured in the Warriors game.

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Once I heard about the ankle this is the play I had in mind.

 

[GatorAZ]

This appears to be when Devin Booker was injured in the Warriors game.

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Hope they’re not like my back spasms cause those fvckers are a curse.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Jazz beat the Clippers in Utah on Friday, 120-118.

Jazz 120-118 Clippers (Oct 27, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Utah Jazz vs. LA Clippers NBA game from October 27, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

www.espn.com

 

[Mainstreet]

Hope they’re not like my back spasms cause those fvckers are a curse.

I agree. Having a back problem of any sort can be really painful.

 

[GatorAZ]

The Jazz beat the Clippers in Utah on Friday, 120-118.

Jazz 120-118 Clippers (Oct 27, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Utah Jazz vs. LA Clippers NBA game from October 27, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

www.espn.com

Looking at the boxscore it doesn’t make much sense. The Clippers shot 41-77 and the Jazz 42-96. The Jazz only made two more 3’s and the Clipps made more FT’s. Both teams had 14 turnovers.

 

[Mainstreet]

Looking at the boxscore it doesn’t make much sense. The Clippers shot 41-77 and the Jazz 42-96. The Jazz only made two more 3’s and the Clipps made more FT’s. Both teams had 14 turnovers.

It looks like the Jazz benefited from 11 more offensive rebounds.

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker is OUT.

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[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker and Bradley Beal weren't even on the practice court when media began viewing after shootaround.

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[GatorAZ]

Devin Booker is OUT.

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Ankle and toe?