Suns @ Timberwolves game thread 12-16-17

[JCSunsfan]

I like Canaan. Decisive. Plays with authority.

 

[Mainstreet]

Like clockwork... I bang on Bender and he actually shows a little something tonight.

I guess that means you have to watch all the time.

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 3rd quarter.

Timberwolves 81 - Suns 77

Except for the bench the Suns should not be in the game although Jackson and Warren have played well.

 

[Mainstreet]

I like Canaan. Decisive. Plays with authority.

I think we have to keep him. He's hungry.

 

[Mainstreet]

House Jr. and Len are hungry as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender with another 3.

 

[JS22]

Sigh... why anyone is viewing this team through a lens of who can contribute “at this point” is beyond comprehension. Who cares about a guy that might make a 1 or 2 point difference in games we consistently lose by double digits? And that’s even assuming a 2nd round pick would make any impact period.

This entire season is about THE FUTURE. Let The young guy struggle and learn on the court for pete’s sake. Stop looking for the elixir on the season. It doesn’t exist this year.

I am just making an observation. This season is clearly lost. Mainly pointing out how terrible Jackson, Chriss, and Bender have been. (Aside from flashes here and there.)

Although I do find it ironic that we're apparently not allowed to give rookies a few minutes a game because we're focusing on the future.

 

[Mainstreet]

Dieng hooked Len on that play and he was called for it.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Lol... Bender has best game of his career!

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender has 17 points after another 3.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Put the starters back in quick. Bench might win it

 

[Cheesebeef]

I am just making an observation. This season is clearly lost. Mainly pointing out how terrible Jackson, Chriss, and Bender have been. (Aside from flashes here and there.)

Although I do find it ironic that we're apparently not allowed to give rookies a few minutes a game because we're focusing on the future.

You’re talking about a second Round rookie who’s never stepped on the court minutes at the expense of our lottery pick... because he can contribute right now. Nothing about that says future to me.

If you were advocating Reed come in for a vet, I’d get the future argument. But you’re not so I don’t.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I am just making an observation. This season is clearly lost. Mainly pointing out how terrible Jackson, Chriss, and Bender have been. (Aside from flashes here and there.)

Although I do find it ironic that we're apparently not allowed to give rookies a few minutes a game because we're focusing on the future.

It’s because they are bad! Good grief! You can’t reward that crap with playing time!

 

[JCSunsfan]

You’re talking about a second Round rookie who’s never stepped on the court minutes at the expense of our lottery pick... because he can contribute right now. Nothing about that says future to me.

If you were advocating Reed come in for a vet, I’d get the future argument. But you’re not so I don’t.

If our lottery pick is getting outplayed by a second round rookie he can just park his butt on the bench.

 

[Hoop Head]

Lol... Bender has best game of his career!

Bender is literally playing like he's directly responding to every dig you took at him. It's kind of crazy to see him play like this after reading you bash specific parts of his game, while he's driving hard, shooting well from the top of the key, not slinking into the corners, and being present on defense.

 

[Hoop Head]

If our lottery pick is getting outplayed by a second round rookie he can just park his butt on the bench.

IF is the key there, Reed hasn't played yet. Peter's hasn't played much at all for the Suns either.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Bender is literally playing like he's directly responding to every dig you took at him. It's kind of crazy to see him play like this after reading you bash specific parts of his game, while he's driving hard, shooting well from the top of the key, not slinking into the corners, and being present on defense.

The light is going to turn on for that kid.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Ulis back into lose.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ulis out with an apparent dislocated finger.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Ulis with broken or dislocated finger.

 

[Hoop Head]

Glad Canaan is back in, not happy it's because Ulis is hurt but he should be fine after tonight. Just a dislocated finger that got popped back into place already.

 

[Mainstreet]

Just like that the Suns trail 104 - 103 with 1:22 left in the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Canaan was fouled before the shot clock expired.

Wolves lead by 1. It was a 3 point shot.

Canaan hits all three FTs.

Suns lead 108 -106 with 6.1 seconds left.

 

[Hoop Head]

Is Canaan signed for the season? I know he was signed because of an injury hardship exception but I'm not sure how long he's been signed for.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Fun game. Win or lose. Nice having a real pg.