Raptors @ Suns Tuesday game thread 3-3-20

[Mainstreet]

Tuesday the Raptors play the Suns in Phoenix. This will be the fourth game of the Suns six game home stand. The previous three games have all been losses.

Raptors (42-18) have lost their last three games including a 133-118 loss at Denver to start their five game road trip.

Suns (24-37) need to rediscover the formula that allowed them to win in Utah.

The game will be televised on FSAZ.

Start time is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST (Arizona time).

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is the Suns injury report.


Kellan Olson‏Verified account @KellanOlson

Cam Johnson remains on the injury report for tomorrow with a low back/right hip contusion and is probable.

Oubre and Kaminsky are still out. Oubre's injury is still listed as a right knee injury.

2:16 PM - 2 Mar 2020

 

[Hoop Head]

I thought Kaminsky might be back by now, or they'd say something about when he might be back. He got hurt in early January and it was said they'd re-evaluate him in 4-6 weeks. That has passed, the 6 weeks was towards the end of February. I know we're not far removed from February but it does seem a little odd that there has been no news.

I sent Kellan Olson a tweet asking if he heard anything or if they still plan on bringing Frank back before the season is over. I'd like to know if he's been shut down completely.

 

[Phrazbit]

I thought Kaminsky might be back by now, or they'd say something about when he might be back. He got hurt in early January and it was said they'd re-evaluate him in 4-6 weeks. That has passed, the 6 weeks was towards the end of February. I know we're not far removed from February but it does seem a little odd that there has been no news.

I sent Kellan Olson a tweet asking if he heard anything or if they still plan on bringing Frank back before the season is over. I'd like to know if he's been shut down completely.

As I understand it, he has a stress fracture to his patella. Stress fractures anywhere are something that requires time and patience because they can lead to a much more serious fracture. For an NBA player, I cannot imagine a much more serious injury than a fractured patella. Not only is a full blown patella fracture one of the most painful things you can imagine, but it requires a long and difficult rehabilitation.

If he plays at all again this season I expect it will be some spot minutes right at the end of the year.

 

[Hoop Head]

As I understand it, he has a stress fracture to his patella. Stress fractures anywhere are something that requires time and patience because they can lead to a much more serious fracture. For an NBA player, I cannot imagine a much more serious injury than a fractured patella. Not only is a full blown patella fracture one of the most painful things you can imagine, but it requires a long and difficult rehabilitation.

If he plays at all again this season I expect it will be some spot minutes right at the end of the year.

I knew about the injury. I vaguely remember hearing he had surgery at some point in January though. I'll have to try to find the article that mentioned that. There hasn't been much talk of him since it was revealed he had a stress fracture.

I'm not sure if it's James Jones, Monty, or the new training staff but there really hasn't been much injury information disclosed compared to past years so it's hard to keep up on some things but I remember hearing the 4-6 week timetable in January and then it was theorized whether he returned depended in our place in the standings.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Meh go suns.... not expecting a w here

But hope play competitive just losing those last 2 put a bad taste in my mouth

 

[Mainstreet]

Found this about Frank Kaminsky.


Kellan Olson‏Verified account @KellanOlson

Kaminsky still described as “a ways away” by Williams

9:59 AM - 3 Mar 2020

 

[leclerc]

Ok where's the draft thread? We're not winning anything much this spring so I might as well focus on the draft instead of watching half assed millionaire kids play a game without any spirit.

OT I expect some effort here and then fall gradually behind and see the L with 2-3 minutes left. On the bright side (thanks for reading) I hope Ayton takes the ball to the hole a couple of times.

 

[leclerc]

Hopefully Cam has a good game and it's funny thinking of playing Ty Jerome as a small forward. That's gonna be really pretty on the inside and on the boards. How about playing Diallo man?

 

[Ronin]

Gina Mizell (@ginamizell)
3/3/20, 3:03 PM
I’ve seen a TON of Raptors fans out and about today in DTPHX. The championship bump — and snowbird bump — is real.

 

[Mainstreet]

Hopefully Cam has a good game and it's funny thinking of playing Ty Jerome as a small forward. That's gonna be really pretty on the inside and on the boards. How about playing Diallo man?

I want to see Jerome dunk the ball.

 

[Proximo]

Ok where's the draft thread? We're not winning anything much this spring so I might as well focus on the draft instead of watching half assed millionaire kids play a game without any spirit.

OT I expect some effort here and then fall gradually behind and see the L with 2-3 minutes left. On the bright side (thanks for reading) I hope Ayton takes the ball to the hole a couple of times.

Don't waste your time. Worst looking draft in many many years. Suns are trading the pick also, I am 95% sure.

 

[Proximo]

I am just hoping the Suns look respectable tonight. Last 2 games have been embarrassing.

 

[Superbone]

Don't waste your time. Worst looking draft in many many years. Suns are trading the pick also, I am 95% sure.

Knowing our luck, this will be the year we jump up to #1 (for only the 2nd time in our history).

 

[Mainstreet]

No Ibaka, VanVleet or Gasol for Raptors tonight.


Kellan Olson‏Verified account @KellanOlson

No Ibaka, FVV or Gasol for the Raptors.

They are going small with OG or Siakam as the "center." Three-guard look with Lowry, Powell and McCaw.

5:40 PM - 3 Mar 2020

 

[BC867]

Knowing our luck, this will be the year we jump up to #1 (for only the 2nd time in our history).

We can always trade it for a strong Power Forward.

 

[Mainstreet]

Kellan Olson‏Verified account @KellanOlson


Monty said after shootaround he wants to try to avoid giving Dario the task of guarding Siakam. Might be some DA on him? Bridges didn't have much fun last time.

5:50 PM - 3 Mar 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton on Siakam very much seems like it would lead to DA fouling out.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here are the starters.


Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell

#Suns-Raptors about to tip from TSRA:
Toronto starters: Lowry-Powell-Anunoby-Siakam-McCaw
Phoenix starters: Rubio-Booker-Bridges-Saric-Ayton

6:07 PM - 3 Mar 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Game about to tipoff.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns off to quick start lead 7-4.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton blocks Lowry going to the basket.

 

[Mainstreet]

Siakam looks like one of those players that is allowed to walk with the ball.

 

[Mainstreet]

Great to see Bridges go in for the jam.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Bridges needs to keep shooting from that right corner or right side because he is bad on the left side.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lowry is down on the court. He has a towel over eye area and goes to the locker room.

Perhaps a concussion?