Suns @ Clippers Thursday game thread 12-15-2022

[AzStevenCal]

Damn really putting it on the Clips
We play good in LA

Yeah but they're as shorthanded as we've been.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some halftime stats.

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[mjb21aztd]

Awesome 1st half winning vibes maybe returning

Hope suns stay strong in 2nd half

My bong been waiting for a 420 victory hit....

 

[Mainstreet]

Yeah but they're as shorthanded as we've been.

Eddie Johnson was saying pregame he didn't understand teams unnecessarily resting players.

It sounded like he was talking about the Clippers especially when they were in position to move up in the standings.

 

[Chaplin]

Yeah but they're as shorthanded as we've been.

Doesn't matter. When your on a 5-game losing streak, it doesn't matter who you play. Just win.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Doesn't matter. When your on a 5-game losing streak, it doesn't matter who you play. Just win.

Yep, a win is a win especially when you've been as short handed as we've been. But perspective matters, this halftime blowout isn't indicative of our strength or their weakness. Thanks to player availability, it's a talent mismatch. I'll gladly take it but I won't walk away thinking we're back.

 

[Mainstreet]

OT:

Memphis anniliated Milwaukee 142-101 earlier today.

 

[Chaplin]

Yep, a win is a win especially when you've been as short handed as we've been. But perspective matters, this halftime blowout isn't indicative of our strength or their weakness. Thanks to player availability, it's a talent mismatch. I'll gladly take it but I won't walk away thinking we're back.

Except it's not about our strength or weakness, it's about getting a groove back so we CAN get back to our strengths. As you know, having a perfect game during the regular season is extremely rare.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bridges hits the jumper to open the 2nd half.

 

[Mainstreet]

Four fouls on Craig. There was no need for it.

 

[Chaplin]

First it's Lee, now it's Okogie. This bench has been a huge surprise.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul is playing more like the Chris Paul we know.

Suns lead 73-43.

 

[Mainstreet]

Okogie bringing the SLAM.

 

[Mainstreet]

Don't get too excited Josh.

 

[Mainstreet]

Clippers are making a run.

 

[Chaplin]

Call a timeout Monty. I don't know why he doesn't call one here.

EDIT: Finally.

 

[Mainstreet]

Clippers cut the lead to 19. They are now the aggressor. Suns can't stand properity.

 

[Mainstreet]

Finally Paul gets a shot to go down.

 

[Mainstreet]

Okogie can't get happy with that 3-point shot.

 

[Mainstreet]

Just slam it Okogie.

 

[Mainstreet]

Thank you for the tip-in Marcus.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Suns 89 - Clippers 70

 

[Chaplin]

Well, weathered that storm.

 

[Mainstreet]

Paul's hands are so strong when he grabs the ball.

 

[Mainstreet]

OT:

Jazz beat the Pelicans in overtime.