NBA Game Preview: Phoenix Suns Versus Milwaukee Bucks

by Wil Cantrell on Jan 8, 2012 10:50 AM MST in Phoenix Suns: Game Coverage

The Phoenix Suns look for victory #2 in a row after drubbing the PTL in what was clearly their best game of the season thus far. The opponents tonight are the visiting 2-5 Milwaukee Bucks who are losers of four in a row.

Don't let the Bucks' record deceive you. While managing to lose to the Nuggets, Kings, Clippers, and Jazz, the margin of defeat against some decent WC competition has been near 6 points. In addition, the Bucks have played their last three games without Andrew Bogut, who is in Australia, dealing with, well, no one seems to know, so it's called a "family issue."

The Suns have won 18 straight against the Bucks in U.S. Airways Center and 23 straight match ups in Phoenix.

While the Suns strangely find themselves in the league top 10 in both field goal percentage (42.3%) and points (91.3) allowed, the Bucks only allow 91.9 ppg and 41.6%. Can you say a DEFENSIVE STRUGGLE is on tap for tonight? These two squads have remarkably similar numbers on offense, which, aren't that great:

PPG: PHX 92.9, MIL 91.4
FG%: PHX 42.8, MIL 41.9.
TOT REB: (let's remember Bogut is out tonight): PHX 43.7%pg, MIL 41.9%.

What They're Saying

Bucks coach Scott Skiles:

"We're not respectful of execution yet like we need to be. We're coming out of timeouts and guys are not knowing where they're supposed to be, losing focus. Which is typically what a losing team does."

Stephen Jackson (who couldn't blame himself or his teammates):

"It's hard when you don't get calls on the road. We're going in there aggressive and not getting those calls. It's kind of frustrating."

Suns Coach Alvin Gentry

"We've done a good job of containing dribble penetration for the most part...If you're not rotating in dribble penetration, then you can keep your bigs on their bigs so the rebounding becomes less of a factor. Elston (Turner) and Dan Majerle have done a great job with what we're trying to establish and just the whole atmosphere we're trying to create defensively."

The Bucks:

			FG			3PT			FT			Rebounds			Misc
	G	M	M	A	Pct	M	A	Pct	M	A	Pct	Off	Def	Tot	Ast	TO	Stl	Blk	PF	PPG
Brandon Jennings	7	39.4	7.6	18.4	41.1	1.9	6.4	28.9	3.0	4.0	75.0	1.0	2.7	3.7	5.6	2.7	1.7	0.1	1.6	20.0
Andrew Bogut	4	33.5	6.3	14.5	43.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.8	3.0	58.3	1.8	8.3	10.0	2.8	1.3	1.3	1.8	3.3	14.3
Stephen Jackson	7	32.7	4.3	13.7	31.3	1.4	5.7	25.0	3.3	3.9	85.2	1.3	2.4	3.7	3.1	4.1	1.4	0.3	3.6	13.3
Drew Gooden	5	23.8	5.0	10.8	46.3	0.2	0.6	33.3	3.0	4.0	75.0	3.2	5.0	8.2	1.0	1.6	0.6	0.4	2.4	13.2
Mike Dunleavy	3	30.3	2.7	8.3	32.0	1.7	4.7	35.7	3.3	4.3	76.9	1.0	3.3	4.3	4.0	2.0	1.0	0.0	1.7	10.3
Beno Udrih	5	19.8	4.0	7.8	51.3	0.4	2.0	20.0	0.4	0.8	50.0	0.6	1.0	1.6	2.0	1.4	0.2	0.0	1.4	8.8
Carlos Delfino	5	27.8	3.0	7.0	42.9	1.4	3.6	38.9	1.0	1.4	71.4	0.4	3.6	4.0	2.4	0.4	1.2	0.4	2.8	8.4
Shaun Livingston	7	24.1	2.9	6.0	47.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.1	1.6	72.7	0.7	1.3	2.0	2.9	1.4	0.6	0.3	2.0	6.9
Ersan Ilyasova	7	23.3	2.4	5.7	42.5	0.3	0.7	40.0	0.9	1.3	66.7	1.7	4.3	6.0	1.0	1.7	0.6	0.4	3.3	6.0
Jon Leuer	7	16.1	2.4	4.6	53.1	0.0	0.3	0.0	0.7	0.9	83.3	1.6	2.4	4.0	0.9	0.4	0.6	0.7	1.7	5.6
Tobias Harris	1	8.0	2.0	4.0	50.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	2.0	4.0
Luc Mbah a Moute	2	16.5	2.0	5.5	36.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	3.5	4.0	0.0	1.0	0.5	1.0	2.0	4.0
Larry Sanders	7	12.0	1.4	3.0	47.6	0.0	0.1	0.0	0.4	0.6	75.0	0.7	1.9	2.6	0.9	0.4	0.7	0.7	2.9	3.3
Jon Brockman	4	4.0	0.3	1.0	25.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.5	50.0	1.0	0.8	1.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	0.8
Darington Hobson	1	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Getting Down to Brass Tacks

The Bucks are winless on the road after losing last night against the Clippers. With only 11 players available, the Bucks were forced to play two rookies, Tobias Harris and Darington Hobson.
The Bucks are without Andrew Bogut, (personal) Mike Dunleavy, (groin) and Luc Mbah a Moute (knee)
The Bucks struggled on pick 'n roll defense, allowing Chris Paul, Caron Butler, and Blake Griffin to dominate. Let's hope that trend continues as Steve Nash and the boys go to work.
The Suns dominated a road weary Blazers squad on Friday, outrebounding them 47-38 and out shooting them 47% to 32%.
The Suns picked up 31 boards off the bench, led by Robin Lopez's 12 and Markieff Morris' 9.

Thoughts From the Master of the Obvious

This is a very winnable game for the Suns. Or, this is an expected victory. If the Suns are going to compete for a playoff spot, they need to beat up on the Milwaukee Bucks of the world. Like the Blazers, the shorthanded Bucks are playing the second game of a back to back. Look for the Suns to continue their defensive and rebounding prowess while exploiting the Bucks porous Pick and Roll defense. Here's to hoping Channing Frye can find his shooting touch, Grant Hill and Jared Dudley can contain Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings, and the Suns can build off their fast start Friday (30 first quarter points).

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Can't wait.

borderline adequate

by waxmonkey on Jan 8, 2012 11:04 AM MST reply actions

We can talk about this game everything. This is a game which Suns have to win.

But all is in their hands . Just go at the court and do the same things what they did with Portland. Simply.

by roby07 on Jan 8, 2012 11:08 AM MST reply actions

Correct.

No longer trying to light Vince Carter on fire.

by Scott Howard on Jan 8, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions

This.

No longer trying to light Vince Carter on fire.

by Scott Howard on Jan 8, 2012 12:30 PM MST up reply actions

Oh no!

“The Suns look to match a franchise record Sunday with a 24th consecutive home victory over the struggling Bucks”

Streaks are meant to be broken. I fear the worst.

Alea iacta est!

by PolishHammer on Jan 8, 2012 11:09 AM MST reply actions

come on

It’s just Milwaukee Bucks

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by chn on Jan 8, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions

That's the attitude that leads to losses

by lixuec on Jan 8, 2012 12:37 PM MST up reply actions

As long as the team doesn't have that attitude we'll probably be fine.

No longer trying to light Vince Carter on fire.

by Scott Howard on Jan 8, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions

I don't know if I should be happy when the Suns win games or if I should be worried for the future.

It’ll be fun to see if the Suns can bring the same type of game they played against Portland tonight against the Bucks.

by lixuec on Jan 8, 2012 12:24 PM MST reply actions

Be happy

We could be crackheads waiting for our next fix on the streets of albuquerque

"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose"

by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 12:26 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

The bright side

by lixuec on Jan 8, 2012 12:30 PM MST up reply actions

I always figured

That demographic made up the core of the BSotS community.

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by East Bay Ray on Jan 8, 2012 1:23 PM MST up reply actions

I didnt know you felt that way about me! :)

LOL

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by Bkj on Jan 8, 2012 2:00 PM MST up reply actions

You can catch Tyrone Biggums around if you are lucky

"If Gortat pulls off a real Dream Shake in-game this year I will shave my head.
Mark my words." Piotr Szczesniak 12/12/11 2:12 PM
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by Airwave on Jan 8, 2012 2:10 PM MST up reply actions

I heard Tyrones a huge suns fan

"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose"

by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 3:32 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

Hahahaha

"If Gortat pulls off a real Dream Shake in-game this year I will shave my head.
Mark my words." Piotr Szczesniak 12/12/11 2:12 PM
Cardinals, Suns, D-backs for life!

by Airwave on Jan 8, 2012 3:39 PM MST up reply actions

albq. is a meth town

by good like a-1 beer on Jan 8, 2012 12:28 PM MST reply actions

Like in Breaking bad!

That is my show.
But.yea I have high hopes for the nexts few games

"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose"

by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 12:55 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

Breaking Bad is the truth!

Steve Nash, the league's MVP, is a longhaired Canadian who spoke out against the war in Iraq and reads The Communist Manifesto. Quentin Richardson declared after a game-winning shot that it "was like Hamlet. It was a suspense thriller, and I killed them at the end." Amare Stoudemire, when asked to comment on a 22-point third quarter against the Kings, said, "I've got a tendency to jump over some guys' heads and throw it down."

by rsavaj on Jan 8, 2012 5:17 PM MST up reply actions

Im sad its ending next season:/

Bryon Cranston was on the Scott van Pelt show(hes a huge fan too) and confirmed the show wants to go out on top. Like barry sanders style. Great story telling. I love all of AMC’s shows

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by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 5:40 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

Transition please meth has no bearing on the outcome of the game. Or at least shouldnt in theory.

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by Wil Cantrell on Jan 8, 2012 12:46 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions

thank you

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by Alex Laugan on Jan 8, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions

Matt Barnes isn’t playing, so…

borderline adequate

by waxmonkey on Jan 8, 2012 5:04 PM MST up reply actions

no 'fear the deer' tonight

Nash and Hill should only play about 20-25 minutes in this game. I know its early in the season but this will be huge down the sretch; hopefully it will allow the bench to settle in as well.

by rdgroce on Jan 8, 2012 12:48 PM MST reply actions

Yea i want nash and hill fresh for the lakers

National tv game with a chance to knock off the Old money LA. Hopefully kobes wrist will be hanging by a thread

"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose"

by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 12:58 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

no bench

Clippers played CP3 37 min, Griffin 40, and Buttler 35, at home, aginst the Bucks; like most teams right now they are over playing their starters. Point is, our bench is beginning to take shape and giving them extra playing time in games like tonight, will be HUGE. Yes, I hate ESPN predicting Clips ahead of suns this year.

by rdgroce on Jan 8, 2012 12:57 PM MST reply actions

Not to mention cp3 griffen anf butler

Only have 3 good knees between them. That inbalance in power on the team combined with that injury history is a huge risk

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by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 1:07 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

i make it a point to ignore espn.com at all costs. all they do is pick front runners.

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by Wil Cantrell on Jan 8, 2012 1:15 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

They probably will finish ahead of us, but so far their defensive and rebounding numbers are atrocious. So we could beat them if we keep defending and actually make a few shots. We could finish anywhere from 4th to 11th this year. My money says 35 and 31, 7 seed. And it’s all due to Elston Turner and Markieff Morris.

by BringBackBarkley17 on Jan 8, 2012 3:51 PM MST up reply actions

This is the Suns most winnable game since the home opener

against the Hornets. Uh-oh….

Let’s hope they take care of business tonight. I don’t think the Suns are good enough to survive a bunch of bad losses at home.

I still think it might be more apt to describe the game as a struggle of poor offense than good defense. So far the Suns have done better in comparison (ranking against the field defensively) than in years past, but the league as a whole is playing BAD offense.

So far the Suns coming out party consisted of 102 points on 46.8% from the field, not exactly overwhelming.

Only 10 teams in the league are shooting over 45% from the field compared to 22 last year. Only 14 teams are scoring over 95 points a game compared to 26 last year.

That being said, I don’t care if the Suns win 71-67 as long as they win. Still need to build some momentum going into that minatory 5 game stretch that’s only a week away.

It was only called the mildly irritated house on McDowell until I showed up.

by Jim Coughenour on Jan 8, 2012 1:26 PM MST reply actions

Me either

I believe we need a good home record to make any noise in the West.

"If Gortat pulls off a real Dream Shake in-game this year I will shave my head.
Mark my words." Piotr Szczesniak 12/12/11 2:12 PM
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by Airwave on Jan 8, 2012 1:34 PM MST up reply actions

This is one of those "we better win this" games

And those worry me. The Suns seem to be gaining momentum with the offense starting to click, and the Bucks are coming off a back-to-back as well as being shorthanded. All signs point to a win. Then again, Stephen Jackson was a Suns killer last year, wasn’t he?

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by East Bay Ray on Jan 8, 2012 1:27 PM MST reply actions

Agreed.

This is one of those “we better win this” games And those worry me.

Citation required – see home opener vs. New Orleans Hornets.

Auspicious thoughts from my prior comment. The whole league has sucked at offense – not just the Suns, so it makes sense that the ship will be righted. The vast majority of the league (with the exceptions of players like Lebron) just weren’t ready/able to step out of the gate firing on all cylilnders.

This adumbrates favorably in terms of the Suns hitting their offensive stride. Couple that with a team that it appears might be able to be effectively deep (Warrick, Lopez, Morris) with stable returns from a couple players in the backcourt (Redd, Brown, Price). Doesn’t it almost make sense that at least one of the backcourt players will become more useful as they round into shape?

I’d like to think so.

It was only called the mildly irritated house on McDowell until I showed up.

by Jim Coughenour on Jan 8, 2012 1:36 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, we posted at about the same time there with about the same thoughts

And, Stephen Jackson did kill us in the two games we faced him last year. He had a triple double in one, and 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the other as we were, ugh, swept by the Bobcats.

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by East Bay Ray on Jan 8, 2012 1:57 PM MST up reply actions

right but he doesn’t have Boris Diaw around anymore. Boris beat the Suns – Jackson just helped drive the final dagger or two

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by Alex Laugan on Jan 8, 2012 4:33 PM MST up reply actions

I'm not worried

Bogut being out is in our favor and we’re at home. I’m looking for a big game from Gortat. Also, looking at that roster, this is a game Warrick should be able to dominate. Not many big-men on that team.

For some reason I don’t think Frye is going to break his slump today. I predict he’ll do that against the Lakers.

Don't trade Dudley!

by Beavis 25 on Jan 8, 2012 1:46 PM MST reply actions

1-3, and that’s only if you consider 18-7 a big game. Nice try buddy.

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by Omaha Sun on Jan 9, 2012 12:46 AM MST up reply actions

lol, you’re harsh!

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by Alex Laugan on Jan 9, 2012 11:43 AM MST up reply actions

Tough love.

Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!

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by Omaha Sun on Jan 9, 2012 10:58 PM MST up reply actions

Actually, 2-4

because Bogut being out did help us quite a bit. Yeah, 18-7 I consider to be a big game from Gortat at this point.

The whole Frye thing was a ginx.

Don't trade Dudley!

by Beavis 25 on Jan 9, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions

Totally off on Warrick though.

Don't trade Dudley!

by Beavis 25 on Jan 9, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions

The Bogut thing is an observation more than a predicition.

When a team is missing their best player, that’s obviously an advantage for the other team. I’m not giving you credit for that.

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by Omaha Sun on Jan 9, 2012 10:58 PM MST up reply actions

OH COME ON!

Lol, I figured it would count since there we’re so many doubters…

Don't trade Dudley!

by Beavis 25 on Jan 10, 2012 12:38 PM MST up reply actions

Getting a win tonight, so we can even things up 4-4, will help this team feel more confident against Lakers

We win this game and we have a really good shot at beating them on Tuesday. They don’t look too strong right now and we’d be the type of team that could catch them off guard and steal a win.

Don't trade Dudley!

by Beavis 25 on Jan 8, 2012 1:51 PM MST reply actions

I put 1 euro against the Suns

at 4 against 1. If we win, I’ll be happy. If we lose, I will be a sad puppy with 4 euro’s.

Alea iacta est!

by PolishHammer on Jan 8, 2012 1:54 PM MST reply actions

Why bet against the Suns at home?

I don’t really understand the point of that whole bet hahahaha.

"If Gortat pulls off a real Dream Shake in-game this year I will shave my head.
Mark my words." Piotr Szczesniak 12/12/11 2:12 PM
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by Airwave on Jan 8, 2012 2:11 PM MST up reply actions

lol sadly I get it.

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by Alex Laugan on Jan 8, 2012 4:34 PM MST up reply actions

Ha! Your're out a euro

That’ll teach you to bet against the Suns!

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by East Bay Ray on Jan 8, 2012 8:15 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Yes

But I am happy because of the win! :)

Alea iacta est!

by PolishHammer on Jan 9, 2012 4:20 AM MST up reply actions

If the Suns are going to make the playoffs, these are the kind of games that they simply must win. That said, the Blazers game made me very optimistic about their chances.

On top of that, I would really enjoy a Suns VS Spurs matchup in the first round; LETS GO SUNS!!!!

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by Bkj on Jan 8, 2012 1:58 PM MST reply actions

I just hope we don't have a letdown after that last game

We really need to use that as a building block moving forward.

"If Gortat pulls off a real Dream Shake in-game this year I will shave my head.
Mark my words." Piotr Szczesniak 12/12/11 2:12 PM
Cardinals, Suns, D-backs for life!

by Airwave on Jan 8, 2012 2:11 PM MST up reply actions

on a side note, Morris’ stats per 36 minutes are incredible

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by Bkj on Jan 8, 2012 3:49 PM MST up reply actions

Yea thays why he needs more rookie ladder credit

Incredibly efficient guy

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by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 5:43 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

I wouldn’t because I think we should finish close to them or ahead of them. Unless we are the 4/5 seed, we shouldn’t be playing them.

by BringBackBarkley17 on Jan 8, 2012 3:53 PM MST up reply actions

the highs and lows on this board are incredible

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by Alex Laugan on Jan 8, 2012 4:35 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

If we win this game I think it's the start of our journey to a threepeat!

by rsavaj on Jan 8, 2012 5:19 PM MST up reply actions

I’ve never been that low. Said all along we’ll be somewhere between 6 and 10, most probably 7 or 8

by BringBackBarkley17 on Jan 9, 2012 1:09 AM MST up reply actions

So Free League Pass...

It’s the last day to use it free today. Looks like, again, the Suns game wont be able to be streamed and viewed online…

During the free period so far I have not been able to watch a single Suns game using it, not impressed.

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by AcucracK on Jan 8, 2012 3:13 PM MST reply actions

Well the trial was good for something at least

Now you know you won’t want it haha.

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Mark my words." Piotr Szczesniak 12/12/11 2:12 PM
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by Airwave on Jan 8, 2012 3:35 PM MST up reply actions

Thats the bright side way to look at it for sure lol

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by AcucracK on Jan 8, 2012 5:20 PM MST up reply actions

I've really enjoyed the free league pass trial.

Watching games every night in HD has been a wonderful diversion.

I will not be buying the subscription for two reasons, but neither is due to the quality of the content. First school starts again on January 17th which severely restricts my free time and second I remain steadfast in my resolution not to spend money on NBA products this season.

For reference, DirecTV is my service provider.

It was only called the mildly irritated house on McDowell until I showed up.

by Jim Coughenour on Jan 8, 2012 3:40 PM MST up reply actions

I will probably not want league pass

Until I live outside of Arizona, if that happens. As long as I can watch the Suns I really couldn’t care less.

"If Gortat pulls off a real Dream Shake in-game this year I will shave my head.
Mark my words." Piotr Szczesniak 12/12/11 2:12 PM
Cardinals, Suns, D-backs for life!

by Airwave on Jan 8, 2012 3:45 PM MST up reply actions

Yea and the price for the product is a rip

The season has less games all crunched together meaning injuries and alot of benchplay. Not worth it

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by phxpurple on Jan 8, 2012 5:45 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

I know this is pretty sad, but I have been keeping up with the Nets just so that I can watch MarShon Brooks play

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by Bkj on Jan 8, 2012 3:50 PM MST up reply actions

Good player.

But he’s Nick Young right now. He needs to learn what a good shot is, and that it’s sometimes better to just move the ball. Plenty of potential, though.

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by Omaha Sun on Jan 9, 2012 12:49 AM MST up reply actions

True

I have liked it for being able to watch other games, but I just can’t justify forking over the cash when it seems like the games I want to watch are blacked out on league pass. If I am paying extra money to be able to watch NBA games, I want to be able to watch them all, end of story.

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by AcucracK on Jan 8, 2012 3:57 PM MST up reply actions

No Sh@t

I understand why they do it- but it really makes no sense. Cable channels have the home games. I’d never get it unless I didn’t live here, and probably not even then.

Grant Hill for prez.

by sun-arc on Jan 8, 2012 5:24 PM MST via mobile up reply actions

I gave in and bought it

despite also intending not to give the NBA any of my money. I live in New Mexico and get FSAZ, but for some reason I don’t get Suns games. I get Dbacks, Coyotes, UA, ASU, etc, and the channel description says they’re showing the Suns, but for whatever reason whenever the games should be starting, it switches to tennis or Dan Patrick re-runs or whatnot. I haven’t been able to figure out why. League pass works here though, and the cost isn’t too bad I guess. It’s nice being able to check in on Derrick Williams up in Minny on occasion as well.

by wedge1039 on Jan 8, 2012 5:36 PM MST up reply actions

Wait why not?

I’ve watched a few and they’ve been fine

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by TheAlexSkinner on Jan 8, 2012 4:09 PM MST up reply actions

Wait it ended already?!

Eff, I thought that meant today would be the last day for games. Looks like I need to find a stream.

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by TheAlexSkinner on Jan 8, 2012 4:16 PM MST up reply actions

Crazy

I am in it right now watching a game, maybe its because I already had started a stream or something.

I have been able to watch games fine, just none of the Suns games so far.

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by AcucracK on Jan 8, 2012 4:47 PM MST up reply actions

Anyone think

If Frye doesn’t hit his shots tonight then Gentry will go with Morris as the starter going forward?

by Toon Army Sun on Jan 8, 2012 3:26 PM MST reply actions

No

AG shows respect for vets and will give Channing more time to break out of his shooting slump. His shooting will come around. He’s pretty streaky like most 3 point specialists. He poses big matchup problems. He’s also rebounding better and holding his own on D. Morris is a more classic 4. We don’t need or want to rush his development.

by Van2010 on Jan 8, 2012 3:35 PM MST up reply actions

Agreed. I definitely think it could happen at some point this season and kind of hope it does, but I’d be surprised if it happened in the next week or two.

by BringBackBarkley17 on Jan 8, 2012 3:55 PM MST up reply actions

This should be a really easy win, we just have to stay focused.

With all the bucks injuries and without bogut, we should win this one fairly easily and early. Having said that we shouldn’t take the bucks lightly.

jackson always plays well against us and jennings is starting to become an offensive weapon for them. We’ve had a tendency in the past to overlook teams much worse than us.

The suns need to keep their focus and intensity up or we might end up giving this one away. I’d like to see morris get alot more time if we open up the game early,that way he can continue to improve his chances of making the all-rookie team and maybe even become a darkhorse candidate for rookie of the year.

I’d also like to see redd play a few minutes off the bench as a spot-up shooter to get acclimated to the system more while continuing to get back in game shape.

by jay humphries on Jan 8, 2012 4:29 PM MST reply actions