Mavericks @ Suns 10-17-18 (season opener)

[Mainstreet]

The Mavericks visit the Suns Wednesday evening in a game scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Arizona time.

It will be televised on ESPN and FSAZ.

Let's get the party started!


Here is more about the game from Duane Rankin at azcentral:


Outlook: Phoenix went 1-3 against NBA teams in the preseason with the win coming at back-to-back defending NBA champion Golden State. … Dallas will be without Dirk Nowitzki, who is scheduled to miss “multiple weeks” according to coach Rick Carlisle as he’s still recovering from ankle surgery in April. … The Suns have reportedly signed free agent point guard Jamal Crawford to a one-year deal for $2.4 million. … Two of the top three picks in the 2018 draft will make their regular season debut in Suns center Deandre Ayton and Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic. The NBA.com 2018-19 GM survey has Doncic winning rookie of the year this season at 4 percent. Ayton is at 13 percent behind Doncic, Marvin Bagley III (Sacramento) and Wendell Carter (Chicago) at 17 percent. … Phoenix went 6-5 in its last 11 games of the 2017-18 season to finish with the NBA’s worst record at 21-61.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...ns-expectations-low-interest-high/1656228002/

 

[JCSunsfan]

While the Ayton vs Doncic theme is being promoted around the league, the more intriguing matchup to me is Ayton vs Jordan. Deandre Jordan is a very good defensive player, quite athletici, and huge. This is the most difficult challenge that Ayton has had to date. If he struggles, the sky is not falling.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

While the Ayton vs Doncic theme is being promoted around the league, the more intriguing matchup to me is Ayton vs Jordan. Deandre Jordan is a very good defensive player, quite athletici, and huge. This is the most difficult challenge that Ayton has had to date. If he struggles, the sky is not falling.

Agreed. And we should be able to throw waves of long athletic defenders at Doncic in JJ, ariza and Bridges (if playing).

 

[Bufalay]

While the Ayton vs Doncic theme is being promoted around the league, the more intriguing matchup to me is Ayton vs Jordan. Deandre Jordan is a very good defensive player, quite athletici, and huge. This is the most difficult challenge that Ayton has had to date. If he struggles, the sky is not falling.

If he doesn’t struggle the suns are probably making the playoffs tho

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Duane Rankin‏@DuaneRankin 6m6 minutes ago
Jamal Crawford is inactive tonight, says Coach Igor Kokoskov. #Suns

 

[Ronin]

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[JCSunsfan]

Duane Rankin‏@DuaneRankin 6m6 minutes ago
Jamal Crawford is inactive tonight, says Coach Igor Kokoskov. #Suns

Any reason why?

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Maybe he needs some time to either get in shape or to acclimate with the system?

 

[JCSunsfan]

So, anyone want to guess the starting line up tonight. Here is mine.

Booker
Jackson
Ariza
Anderson
Ayton

Warren is the first guy off the bench. Ariza will guard Doncic.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Pretty sure it will be Canaan, Booker, Ariza, Anderson and Ayton. Canaan seems pretty certain that he is going to start.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Pretty sure it will be Canaan, Booker, Ariza, Anderson and Ayton. Canaan seems pretty certain that he is going to start.

https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-isaiah-canaan-slated-start-point-guard-season-opener/

You are correct.

Side note. Wasn't it against the Mavericks that well, that happened? In fact, it was the last time the Mavericks were in town. Talk about getting back on the horse.

 

[Phrazbit]

Any reason why?

Late starting time, he'd miss Matlock.

 

[SactownSunsFan]

I'm pumped for tonight. I haven't been this excited for the Suns first game of the season since last season, and the season before that!

 

[Mainstreet]

Any reason why?

Reportedly Crawford will need some practice time. It makes sense.

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[Mainstreet]

The Suns are sold out.

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[BC867]

And here is the Suns opening day roster.

This version shows our Point Guards as Booker, Canaan, Melton and Okobo, with Jackson, Crawford and Daniels as Shooting Guards.

Which, of course, means very little at this time.

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[ColdPickleNachos]

And here is the Suns opening day roster.

This version shows our Point Guards as Booker, Canaan, Melton and Okobo, with Jackson, Crawford and Daniels as Shooting Guards.

Which, of course, means very little at this time.

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Where is the roster from? If it's from the Suns organization, Booker being listed as a point guard is significant. If it's from a fan, it means absolutely nothing...

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Where is the roster from? If it's from the Suns organization, Booker being listed as a point guard is significant. If it's from a fan, it means absolutely nothing...

Considering all the hand written parts of it I'm going to assume it isn't official.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Considering all the hand written parts of it I'm going to assume it isn't official.

Yeah...I figured...But sometimes people take official things and alter them? I get it's a long shot, but I'm open to anything that can briefly convince me that Isaiah Canaan is not our starting point guard.

 

[bankybruce]

Since there is time before the game, I'll ask this here. Is this the most excited you've ever been to watch a rookie play, like enough that losing won't stop you from staying excited and keeping you from watching? I'm not a Suns fan, but I am happy for the fans and organization that you get this level of excitement for the future. I remember when D-Rose came in and how excited I was to see what he would be, but I didn't feel the same about Brand. I had more for Curry/Chandler than Brand.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Since there is time before the game, I'll ask this here. Is this the most excited you've ever been to watch a rookie play, like enough that losing won't stop you from staying excited and keeping you from watching? I'm not a Suns fan, but I am happy for the fans and organization that you get this level of excitement for the future. I remember when D-Rose came in and how excited I was to see what he would be, but I didn't feel the same about Brand. I had more for Curry/Chandler than Brand.

This IS the most excited I've been about a rookie, but it will only temper my disappointment if everything else is bad. Kind of like Rosen and the Cardinals.

 

[SirStefan32]

I can't remember being this excited about the Suns in a long time.

 

[Sunstroke]

Excited for the opener and for all games this season. Hoping for a win total in the 30's with this roster. Go Suns!

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

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