Warriors @ Suns Saturday game thread 2-29-20

[Mainstreet]

On the second night of back-to-back games for the Suns the Warriors visit on Saturday.

Warriors (12-47) have lost eight games in a row but the Pistons had lost seven in a row before facing the Suns on Friday.

Suns (24-36) need a win after losing the first two games of their six game home stand.

The game will be televised on FSAZ.

Start time is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST (Arizona time).

 

[Phrazbit]

This is the 2nd time we've played home games on back to back nights. I feel like that never used to take place.

 

[AzStevenCal]

This is the 2nd time we've played home games on back to back nights. I feel like that never used to take place.

I don't know about that but I do know it's a pretty screwy schedule when you have basically a 20 day month (minus our 9 day all star break) and we still get scheduled for 4 back to backs.

 

[Mainstreet]

Do not want the Suns to lose to Chriss and Bender tonight but I'm not counting on it.

 

[Mainstreet]

As I thought, Cam might be feeling the fall from last night. He is questionable as is Ayton.


Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell

Additions to the #Suns’ injury report other than Oubre and Kaminsky: Cam Johnson (lower back/hip contusion) is questionable, Deandre Ayton (hip soreness) is questionable, Aron Baynes (rib contusion) is probable.

11:46 AM - 29 Feb 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Interviews with Chriss and Bender.

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[Carolinacacti]

The Fat lady is singing

 

[Mainstreet]

The Fat lady is singing

She may soon have a choir behind her if the Suns lose.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns may have Ayton, Johnson and Baynes availabe tonight.


Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell

Monty says during his pregame availability that he’s hopeful Deandre Ayton, Cam Johnson and Aron Baynes will all be able to play tonight. Said all went through a closed walk-thru just before he met with media. Draymond Green is out for Golden State. #Suns

4:35 PM - 29 Feb 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

All three of the above Suns will play or are available.

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[Mainstreet]

Suns starting lineup.

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[Mainstreet]

Chriss and Bender will start for Warriors. Looks like Bender and Ayton will match-up at center.

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[Mainstreet]

In a way, Suns A team against the Suns B team (sort of).

I'm feeling the tension building.

 

[Mainstreet]

Game about to tipoff.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton with a short jumper. Suns lead 2-0.

 

[Phrazbit]

Wiggins took about 6 steps before his first dribble there.

 

[Mainstreet]

Saric abusing the Warriors inside. Okay, I just wanted to say it.

 

[AzStevenCal]

We've proven we could lose to almost any NBA team but a loss tonight would be beyond embarrassing. Not that I think we'll lose, quite the opposite, but the Suns have taught us to dampen down our enthusiasm.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bender with the hook shot and now a 3 pointer.

 

[Mainstreet]

We've proven we could lose to almost any NBA team but a loss tonight would be beyond embarrassing. Not that I think we'll lose, quite the opposite, but the Suns have taught us to dampen down our enthusiasm.

Yeah. It would be beyond embarrassing to lose.

 

[Mainstreet]

Paschall will be a tough match-up for the Suns bench.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Yeah. It would be beyond embarrassing to lose.

I don't think we will but after the Detroit fiasco, it's a challenge to be upbeat regardless of opponent.

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't think we will but after the Detroit fiasco, it's a challenge to be upbeat regardless of opponent.

It's mostly about finishing the season playing respectable basketball as I view it.

 

[Mainstreet]

Paschall is hurting we know where.

 

[Phrazbit]

Okobo just dribbles around with no sense of purpose.