Suns @ Grizzlies game thread 2-28-18

[Mainstreet]

The Suns wrap up their two game road trip by playing the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Both teams have lost 10 straight games.

The Suns beat the Grizzlies the two games they played in Phoenix but they lost their last meeting to the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m. Arizona time and will be televised on FSAZ.

Here is more from the Scott Bordow update below.

Update: NBA draft lottery fans will want to tune in. The Suns had the worst record in the league heading into Tuesday’s games, while Memphis was 1 ½ games back. Phoenix has lost 10 straight games and 15 of its past 16. Memphis also has lost 10 straight. Phoenix center Tyson Chandler, who has missed five of the past six games because of neck spasms, is listed as doubtful. Memphis guard Tyreke Evans (rib) is considered day to day.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...f-its-time-get-technical-officials/378968002/

 

[Hoop Head]

Booker better not play 40 minutes! Sit him at 34 minutes. A loss where he plays 40 minutes won't get as many ping pong balls.

 

[pokerface]

Booker better not play 40 minutes! Sit him at 34 minutes. A loss where he plays 40 minutes won't get as many ping pong balls.

Yeah but what if he plays 40 minutes and we win? Also, Those last two games could have went either way.

Why is he playing 40 minutes anyway?? Didn't he just come back from an injury?

 

[Phrazbit]

38 minutes and 30 seconds.. max!!!

 

[Mainstreet]

Tyreke Evans will miss tonight's game.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow


Tyreke Evans out tonight for Grizzlies

6:40 AM - 28 Feb 2018

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

If fans were in charge, this game would feature 40+ turnovers per team and a shooting percentage of 10%....

At some point we have to let it go. We ALL know in here that we will not get the #1 pick. It won't happen even if we have the worst record. In fact, there may be 5 teams tied for the worst record and we will get the 8th pick, or some such.

 

[Mainstreet]

Warren is questionable tonight.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 57m57 minutes ago


T.J. Warren questionable with contusion to tailbone. Happened on fall during Pelicans game. Also, Suns hoping to have Tyson Chandler back Friday but pointing to road trip for return

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Tyreke Evans will miss tonight's game.

Boo. Out-tanking us!

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow
@sbordow

Triano says T.J. Warren is "doubtful." Chandler out. Josh Jackson to start in Warren's place barring surprise appearance by Warren

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow
@sbordow

Triano said still no firm date for center Alan Williams to begin practicing. Said he has ramped up workouts lately

 

[Mainstreet]

Josh Jackson on a steal feeds Len for the Suns first points of the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd like to see Chriss try to score inside instead of launching 2 missed 3 point shots.

Well it didn't work inside either.

 

[pokerface]

Another patented failed Chriss dunk.

 

[Mainstreet]

Dudley replaces Chriss after only 4 minutes.

 

[Mainstreet]

Another patented failed Chriss dunk.

He does do that. However, it's not the miss so much as the body language.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Grizzlies 27 - Suns 21

Jackson and Payton lead the Suns with 8 and 7 points respectively.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chriss goes out with 3 PFs.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gasol is doing his Anthony Davis impression with Len out of the game with 3 PFs.

Chriss has 3 PFs and Bender 2.

 

[DevonCardsFan]

TANK Battle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mainstreet]

Now Bender with 3 PFs.

And another for 4 PFs.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 56 - Grizzlies 54

Jackson was feasting in the first half with 15 points. Booker has 17.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jackson's points in the first half is now listed as 18.

He is credited with a 3 point shot at the buzzer.

Halftime score should have read, Suns 57 - Grizzlies 54

 

[Mainstreet]

Chriss has 5 PFs.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender looked surprised his last shot went in the basket.

 

[Mainstreet]

Detroit beats the Bucks and Atlanta beats the Pacers tonight.