Suns @ Nets Saturday game thread 11-27-2021

[ProdigalSun]

Sweet 16!

 

[95pro]

Great game! Finally an interesting game, maybe too interesting

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

The league 8s starting to catch up with the Suns end of game offense. Time to reasses and make some changes.

To be fair, I think there is a good chance we were running out of gas down the stretch.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some final stats.

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[95pro]

To be fair, I think there is a good chance we were running out of gas down the stretch.

I also think the nets thought they could turn it up and win the game but it was too late.

 

[Cheesebeef]

To be fair, I think there is a good chance we were running out of gas down the stretch.

I think that definitely could be the case tonight.

That was a 5 games in 7 day stretch, riding a 15 game winning streak against the best team in the East on a back to back. Getting any W there is damn impressive.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

We essentially have GS between us and setting the franchise longest winning streak. If we get by them on Tuesday than we likely get to 18 with our next game being Detroit.

 

[Mainstreet]

To be fair, I think there is a good chance we were running out of gas down the stretch.

IMO, Booker had trouble getting back in the groove with foul trouble.

Also when McGee leaves the game, the Suns lose some toughness and defense.

 

[95pro]

Suns pretty much took Milsap out of the second half. McGee was huge.

 

[95pro]

IMO, Booker had trouble getting back in the groove with foul trouble.

Also when McGee leaves the game, the Suns lose some toughness and defense and offense

Ayton just doesn’t do anything on offense

 

[Cheesebeef]

Jae made the play of the game with that airball put back.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton just doesn’t do anything on offense

McGee impacts the game offensively and defensively. When he leaves the game his presence is missed.

 

[Finito]

Worst game of the year by Ayton

Booker was a disaster. Just lots of iso and hero ball by him

No ball movement down the stretch I think it was 4 plays in the row where we had to chuck it up because the shot clock was running down.

They looked tired down the stretch

Hung on to get the W not all of them are gonna be pretty but this was a huge game everybody around the league was watching this and we came out on top

 

[Mainstreet]

Jae made the play of the game with that airball put back.

Probably the single most crucial play of the game.

 

[Covert Rain]

Good win. The Suns are still rolling. Great sports day. Went to the ASU vs UofA game with one of my Sun Devils (son). Watched them work U of A then watched the Suns work the Nets.

 

[Cheesebeef]

McGee impacts the game offensively and defensively. When he leaves the game his presence is missed.

Really too bad he’s got that breathing issue which limits his effectiveness over long stretches. He brings so much energy on both sides of the ball.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bridges with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 steals.

He was everywhere and made Durant work hard to get his points.

 

[Mainstreet]

Next, it's the Warriors on Tueday in Phoenix.

 

[Phrazbit]

What a win! Hard to believe this team was once 1-3.

Huuuuuuuuge game on Tuesday. Playing the for the best record in the league and to tie the longest winning streak in franchise history.

Can't wait!

 

[Finito]

Bridges with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 steals.

He was everywhere and made Durant work hard to get his points.

NBA TV talking about him being in the conversation for DPOY

Said Suns got 4 starters who are all NBA defensive caliber players Paul, Bridges, Crowder and Ayton

 

[Mainstreet]

NBA TV talking about him being in the conversation for DPOY

Said Suns got 4 starters who are all NBA defensive caliber players Paul, Bridges, Crowder and Ayton

I wouldn't be surprised at all. Bridges complete game is coming together. They shouldn't forget about McGee.

 

[Cheesebeef]

NBA TV talking about him being in the conversation for DPOY

Said Suns got 4 starters who are all NBA defensive caliber players Paul, Bridges, Crowder and Ayton

Yeah... I was totally wrong about Bridges being overrated, especially on D. Having gotten to watch the entirety of the last five games, that guy is playing outta his mind on that end of the court.

 

[Finito]

I wouldn't be surprised at all. Bridges complete game is coming together. They shouldn't forget about McGee.

McGee is a really great weak side guy (maybe the best in basketball) but he’s not a good man guy or a team defender.

He’ll makes splash plays

 

[Finito]

Yeah... I was totally wrong about Bridges being overrated, especially on D. Having gotten to watch the entirety of the last five games, that guy is playing outta his mind on that end of the court.

Yeah it’s how much do you value defense. It’s not flashy but being in the right place and where you should be is super important

Our biggest issue is if Booker is off who gets us a basket. Our offense scares me

 

[Mainstreet]

McGee is a really great weak side guy (maybe the best in basketball) but he’s not a good man guy or a team defender.

He’ll makes splash plays

I think McGee is a great team defender. It's not an accident the Suns play some of their best basketball when he is in the game.