Suns @ Clippers Thursday game thread, October 31st, 2024

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Thursday, the Suns will play at the Clippers for a second time this season.

The game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

In their last meeting, The Suns beat the Clippers in overtime, 116-113.

Phoenix is now 3-1 for the season after beating the Lakers on Monday.

When: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Television: Suns Live, Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports, NBA TV

Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

Time: 7:30 PM Arizona time
 

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I wouldn't say Ryan Dunn will be a star--that's just fanboyish--but he will probably become at least as important to this team as Raja Bell, with his shooting and defense, was for the SSOL Suns.
I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).
 

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I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).
dunn is longer too - like rodman long
 
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I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).
Granted; and I see no indication that Ryan Dunn has any of Raja Bell's anger management problem.

And I compared them only because they were/are defensive specialists. Bell was a classic shooting guard while Dunn is position-less.
 

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Would someone please remind me what "long" means in basketball context? All I understand is that it does not mean "tall," not exactly.
Wingspan and height with arms up - being long allows for great recovery when the offensive player gains separation
 
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Would someone please remind me what "long" means in basketball context? All I understand is that it does not mean "tall," not exactly. Dennis Rodman was only 6'8".
I think for the most part when we say "long" or something similar we're talking about length relative to height. For example, a 6'6 player with the same arm length of a 7'2 inch player has a huge advantage over others his height.
 
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Tyronn Lue talks about Kawhi Leonard and Mo Bamba being out for the next two games.

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The Clippers are third in the league in defensive rating.

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I have no idea where Ryan will top out, until defenses scout and prepare for him it's anyone's guess. But if you compared Raja and Dunn at similar career stages, Dunn isn't just a little better, he's far superior (and Raja was even a few years older when he entered the league).
He is better than Book or Mikal at this stage.
 

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I think for the most part when we say "long" or something similar we're talking about length relative to height. For example, a 6'6 player with the same arm length of a 7'2 inch player has a huge advantage over others his height.
Yep, it's about wingspan. Standing reach is more important than where the top of someone's head is. Also, a longer wingpan allows hands to reach out to the sides farther and down lower. A long wingspan allows for a much more significant presence than having just height.
 
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Bradley Beal is listed as QUESTIONABLE for the Clippers game.

Josh Okogie is still OUT.

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Excited to see how Dunn does on Harden. Harden is sneaky so he has to look out for early foul trouble. We have O'Neale as well. Going to be a good one (i.e. I think we have a chance).
 
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Clipps lose to the Blazers by one. No FTA’s for DA.

Harden should be tired tomorrow.

The Suns have a history of letting teams off the hook in these type situations.

I'd like to see the Suns rise to the occasion, no pun intended.
 

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Excited to see how Dunn does on Harden. Harden is sneaky so he has to look out for early foul trouble. We have O'Neale as well. Going to be a good one (i.e. I think we have a chance).
I'd like to see them take it to Harden from the get go, get HIM in foul trouble. Whoever gets the ball run directly through Harden and/or Zusquach.
Just tell KD to get into Hardens head.
 
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