Suns @ Magic game thread 3-24-18

[Mainstreet]

A correction on Len stats.

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 12m12 minutes ago


Statcast here has Len making a 3, but it was Bender. Len with 11 and 5, Payton 5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal. Reed 3 steals

 

[Cheesebeef]

Come on damnit... this is a MUST lose!

 

[Mainstreet]

Jackson doesn't respect any defensive player when he attacks the rim.

 

[Mainstreet]

Magic make a run. Lead 69-62. That was so quick.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Magic make a run. Lead 69-62. That was so quick.

I hate to point at Len but some of that run was definitely on him. After 5 seasons he still doesn't know what to do on free throws. The shot goes up and instead of putting a body on Vucevic, Alex just casually walks halfway to the rim allowing the ball to sail into Nikola's hands for an easy putback. You never surrender that ground, you hold it and then you own from there to the rim. Every fan knows that, how come Alex doesn't? And yes, I know he's been arguably our best player tonight but it's the little things that bury you.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Jackson doesn't respect any defensive player when he attacks the rim.

Dude’s an animal. Love it!

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter:

Magic 77 - Suns 74

Harrison with a 3 at the buzzer off the glass.

 

[Mainstreet]

I hate to point at Len but some of that run was definitely on him. After 5 seasons he still doesn't know what to do on free throws. The shot goes up and instead of putting a body on Vucevic, Alex just casually walks halfway to the rim allowing the ball to sail into Nikola's hands for an easy putback. You never surrender that ground, you hold it and then you own from there to the rim. Every fan knows that, how come Alex doesn't? And yes, I know he's been arguably our best player tonight but it's the little things that bury you.

Blocking out should come natural if a player wants to rebound.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Grizzlies are actually leading the Lakers by 7 in the second quarter. Thomas and Ingram both appear to be out for the Lakers.

It's very early, but the Mavs are also up on the Hornets.

That's three games that could dramatically affect the lottery odds today!

 

[Mainstreet]

Grizzlies are actually leading the Lakers by 7 in the second quarter. Thomas and Ingram both appear to be out for the Lakers.

It's very early, but the Mavs are also up on the Hornets.

That's three games that could dramatically affect the lottery odds today!

The Suns may need it.

 

[Mainstreet]

Dragan with an air ball 3 point shot.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

They better not pull this off in the last 30 seconds. So far, everyone has done an excellent job of really stepping down their games!

 

[Mainstreet]

The Magic are getting easy shots inside going backdoor.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Magic win!!!

 

[Mainstreet]

Final:

Magic 105 - Suns 99

Aaron Gordon with 29 points and 11 rebounds.

 

[pokerface]

Wow...epic tank!

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Suns are in great position. Next four games are against the Celtics, Clippers, Rockets, and Warriors.

 

[Mainstreet]

Wow...epic tank!

Triano played everyone available.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Tank you very much!

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Go Grizz!!

 

[JCSunsfan]

Go Grizz!!

Looks like the Suns and Grizz are going to end up tied. I can't see either team winning. They are tied up right now with the Lakers but . . .

 

[AzStevenCal]

Looks like the Suns and Grizz are going to end up tied. I can't see either team winning. They are tied up right now with the Lakers but . . .

I could see Memphis losing out but if Booker gets all the way healthy we probably win 1 or 2 more games.

 

[SirStefan32]

Did Bender forget how to shoot? I swear he is shooting 10% from three in the past 3-4 games.

 

[Mainstreet]

Did Bender forget how to shoot? I swear he is shooting 10% from three in the past 3-4 games.

Bender is shooting .286 from the field over the last 5 games and .208 from 3 point range. So it's pretty bad.

 

[pokerface]

Bender is shooting .286 from the field over the last 5 games and .208 from 3 point range. So it's pretty bad.

Cripe if we ever needed a good draft...