Suns @ Lakers Wednesday game thread 3-22-2023

[Covert Rain]

Book with no one to pass the ball to that’s a threat to score. That was a sloppy turnover though. If Payne got back to being the good version that would free Book up a lot. He’s making the right play most times so you’ve gotta live with turnovers

That's not why he turned it over. Book has a habit of turning the ball over just handling it. He simply isn't a PG and never will be.

 

[Germz249]

What in the crap..

 

[Mainstreet]

I’ll take being down 7 with all the stuff that went wrong. We need a big Book 3rd quarter to get back in this. And please STOP FOULING. Move your feet, help each other and box out!!!

I don't think the Suns have any defensive stoppers.

 

[Chaplin]

Did I read that right? Book took only 6 shots in the first half?

 

[Hoop Head]

I’ll take being down 7 with all the stuff that went wrong. We need a big Book 3rd quarter to get back in this. And please STOP FOULING. Move your feet, help each other and box out!!!

Scott Foster is the ref. There will be fouls regardless of whether there's contact.

 

[mjb21aztd]

I Saw rumors kyrie could join phoenix? How could that happen.... no trade bait

Also please hurry back kd book needs help!!

 

[DJ Tabooh]

I don't think the Suns have any defensive stoppers.

No I get that. But we have to be able to contest shots without fouling. I get Foster is a garbage ref but we can’t let that dictate how we do what we’re supposed to do.

 

[Mainstreet]

No I get that. But we have to be able to contest shots without fouling. I get Foster is a garbage ref but we can’t let that dictate how we do what we’re supposed to do.

It seems to happen with every opponent. The word is out, the Suns weakness is drive it to the basket.

 

[Hoop Head]

I Saw rumors kyrie could join phoenix? How could that happen.... no trade bait

Also please hurry back kd book needs help!!

Its not happening. He'd have to sign here super cheap and it's really not worth entertaining how it could happen because it's so outside of the realm of possibilities.

 

[Mainstreet]

Paul hits a two to open the 2nd half.

 

[Mainstreet]

I Saw rumors kyrie could join phoenix? How could that happen.... no trade bait

Also please hurry back kd book needs help!!

I heard rumors Kyrie might end up with the Lakers next season.

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker is missing free throws again (5-7).

 

[Mainstreet]

How many offensive screen fouls have the Suns committed... a lot.

 

[Proximo]

This game is depressing.

 

[Covert Rain]

Book had a slight push off but another b.s. call by Foster. Book was fouled.

 

[DJ Tabooh]

Booker is missing free throws again (5-7).

It’s weird. I know this sounds stupid but I feel like he’s rushing his dribbles before he shoots and not getting his normal arc. He’s normally 86 so I won’t trip on him being down to 82 this year but yeah it’s weird.

 

[Mainstreet]

It’s weird. I know this sounds stupid but I feel like he’s rushing his dribbles before he shoots and not getting his normal arc. He’s normally 86 so I won’t trip on him being down to 82 this year but yeah it’s weird.

The rhythm of the whole team is off. I think Booker is getting worn down. The Suns have been shorthanded for too long.

 

[Covert Rain]

Book is pressing and not getting any consistent help.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Book till hasn’t figured out how to find the open guy when he’s doubled. And monty can’t figure out what the quick read is so book doesn’t get flummoxed. If there’s a double in book - WHICH THERE IS EVERY PLAY THIS GAME - someone HAS to be WIDE OPEN and book can’t find them. Shameful.

 

[Cheesebeef]

That's not why he turned it over. Book has a habit of turning the ball over just handling it. He simply isn't a PG and never will be.

Not an elite ball-handler and just hasn’t learned how to effectively see the double team coming early enough not to get stuck.

KD can come back any day now, please.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Book till hasn’t figured out how to find the open guy when he’s doubled. And monty can’t figure out what the quick read is so book doesn’t get flummoxed. If there’s a double in book - WHICH THERE IS EVERY PLAY THIS GAME - someone HAS to be WIDE OPEN and book can’t find them. Shameful.

Jesus… this is ridiculous.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Landale saves it to other team. Man he sucks.

 

[Mainstreet]

Anthony Davis towers over the Suns frontline.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

We have a nice big four . . . when they all play. But everyone else on this team would be an 8th man or worse on most other teams.

 

[Mainstreet]

Warren makes a shot. Suns need him to get going.