Game Thread: Suns vs. Hawks

[The Derski]

SUNS WIN

 

[Jonas_steven]

These next 5 games could ultimately decide our season. Have to win at least 3 of the next 5!

 

[The Derski]

Tough stretch coming up

 

[Orange602]

Big game coming up against the Clippers.

 

[Orange602]

The Suns could easily lose their next 4 games.

 

[The Derski]

The Suns could easily lose their next 4 games.

They could also win their next 4. We destroyed the Clippers last time we played them.

 

[AZ Sun]

This team will miss the playoffs with this terrible "defense". They need to get their shit together. Good thing we play three bad offenses in a row this week.

 

[Jonas_steven]

I think we take at least one from the clippers, maybe two, win a close game and get blown out by either the warriors or thunder. Should be some fun games!

 

[Orange602]

I think the Suns will play close games against the Clippers and Warriors, but get blown out by the Thunder.

 

[AZ Sun]

We will get blown out in Golden State. I think we can take these next two home games and maybe the game in LA if Bledsoe is back, IF they start to play some defense.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Dallas has a really tough schedule the rest of the way and Memphis's is somewhat difficult. We need to take care of business ourselves, though. Can't rely on other teams losing to make it.

 

[Orange602]

Dallas has a really tough schedule the rest of the way and Memphis's is somewhat difficult. We need to take care of business ourselves, though. Can't rely on other teams losing to make it.

The Suns have 9 games left against the Eastern Conference. That SHOULD help them solidify a playoff spot.

 

[Orange602]

April is going to be tough. 6 of the 8 games are against playoff teams/playoff contenders.

 

[AZ Sun]

Seriously, this team needs to at least play a little defense or else this era will be Nash-Dantoni Part 2.

 

[Orange602]

Seriously, this team needs to at least play a little defense or else this era will be Nash-Dantoni Part 2.

I'm a bit concerned that this is the direction that the rebuild is starting to take. The Suns started the season talking about how they wanted to become a defensive team, but, as the season has progressed, they've reverted to being the old offensive minded Suns. I'm sure that some of this is just fatigue, though,

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Seriously, this team needs to at least play a little defense or else this era will be Nash-Dantoni Part 2.

Bledsoe's return will help a lot. We need to draft an athletic PF/C that can play lockdown D and grab boards in this upcoming draft.

 

[AZ Sun]

Bledsoe's return will help a lot. We need to draft an athletic PF/C that can play lockdown D and grab boards in this upcoming draft.

I'm thinking a DeAndre Jordan type of player. With better free throw shooting.

 

[AZ Sun]

Free agency and the draft well really help filling out this roster with upgrades of Frye, Tucker, Smith, Plumlee and the Morris twins.

 

[LeChuck421]

Free agency and the draft well really help filling out this roster with upgrades of Frye, Tucker, Smith, Plumlee and the Morris twins.

You realize that's 3/5s of our starting unit and our 6&8th man. If you're expecting significant upgrades at all of those spots, this offseason is going to be very disappointing for you.

I highly doubt we will be starting a rookie next season at any of those spots. And I don't know who in free agency there is that is that much better for all of them. Maybe one or two of those spots, but not all.

 

[Jonas_steven]

Free agency and the draft well really help filling out this roster with upgrades of Frye, Tucker, Smith, Plumlee and the Morris twins.

-Morris twins, at least keef, here to stay.
-frye will be gone
-tucker and his enhanced court "vision" will be gone
-ish is actually getting better as the season goes along. I expect him to make the roster next year unless something better comes around.
-plumdog is here to stay though his role will be backup to Len next season.
-I want more Archie and no mas Brazilian bust!