Rockets @ Suns Thursday game thread 11-4-2021

[DJ Tabooh]

Had an 11 point lead at one point in time during this ballgame. Now we’re down 5….still wish Book would get that midrange going if the 3 ball isn’t falling. DA missed a couple chippies by not going up strong.

 

[Hoop Head]

Had an 11 point lead at one point in time during this ballgame. Now we’re down 5….still wish Book would get that midrange going if the 3 ball isn’t falling. DA missed a couple chippies by not going up strong.

I wonder if that new ball is what's causing Booker and CP3 to struggle to get their midrange games going.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns getting outworked by Rockets. The defensive effort is not there.

 

[95pro]

Really missing Payne’s perimeter defense and on the ball defense.

 

[Finito]

I wonder if that new ball is what's causing Booker and CP3 to struggle to get their midrange games going.

I think it had more to do with tired legs. Book didn’t even have an off season and Paul needs the rest at his age

 

[DJ Tabooh]

I wonder if that new ball is what's causing Booker and CP3 to struggle to get their midrange games going.

Listen, I know CP3 is a pass first point guard but I truly think we’re a better team when he looks to score. He can still get DA, Mikal, Book and Jae involved but he’s probably our most consistent midrange shooter. He needs to up the aggressiveness which will open it up for our entire group

 

[Finito]

#freeKAT

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns are a step slow this season.

 

[Finito]

Suns are a step slow this season thus far.

I just don’t see that dive on the floor energy and defense we seen last year

 

[95pro]

Bridges 0-3 to start the second half.

 

[Mainstreet]

I just don’t see that dive on the floor energy and defense we seen last year

The energy and effort is just not there. I think they have forgotten how hard it is to win.

 

[Hoop Head]

Listen, I know CP3 is a pass first point guard but I truly think we’re a better team when he looks to score. He can still get DA, Mikal, Book and Jae involved but he’s probably our most consistent midrange shooter. He needs to up the aggressiveness which will open it up for our entire group

I agree. He can continue to try and get guys going to start games but he needs to be more aggressive and selfish when that isn't working. He does that in the 4th quarter but doesn't seem to do so before then.

 

[95pro]

Those are the shots Booker used to make. So smooth

 

[95pro]

Weird how DA got that foul called on him while worse happened against him on the previous play.

 

[95pro]

Just a stupid 4th foul on ayton.

 

[Mainstreet]

McGee with a bad pass for a turnover.

 

[Mainstreet]

Yes! Booker for three.

He was rewarded for block on the other end.

 

[SirStefan32]

It makes me so happy seeing Booker make defensive plays.

 

[95pro]

Sarver saving money by using the Mercury 1-2—3

 

[TJ]

Sarver about to depants some players at the end of the game

 

[95pro]

Ugh Payton is in to start with a miss. The ball touched no one else’s hands.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns having trouble climbing that hill.

 

[95pro]

McGee with a screen way out then hustles for the rebound and fouled on the put back.

 

[GatorAZ]

I wonder if it already has been affecting the team?

The Miller/Ayton story was a huge cloud over that season. Same with the ASU Covid investigation… maybe it’s different regarding grown men that have their own lives but it will always be in everyone’s minds.

 

[Mainstreet]

Cam with the SLAM.