Game Day Open Thread: Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 6:25 PM MST in Phoenix Suns: Game Coverage

Phoenix Suns	at	Golden State Warriors
36-15		31-20
7:00 PM Mountain / 9:00 PM Eastern
TV: FSN AZ HD, ESPN
Probable starters:
Steve Nash	PG	Baron Davis
Raja Bell	SG	Monta Ellis
Grant Hill	SF	Stephen Jackson
Boris Diaw	PF	Matt Barnes
Amare Stoudemire	C	Chris Webber

When is the #1 team in the West an underdog to the #8 team in the West? When the #1 team is short-handed, and the #8 team is a matchup problem even on a good day. The last time the Suns beat the Warriors, Mike Dunleavy was still in Oakland and Stephen Jackson was still in Indiana. Since the trade that sent Jackson and Al Harrington out West last season, the Warriors have beaten the Suns fairly convincingly in two meetings. And that was with Shawn Marion's defense on the team.

It doesn't sound like Shaq will play tonight, which might be for the best anyway under the circumstances. Keys for the game? Solid play by Boris and Amare. Especially Amare. Versus Chris Webber, that's one matchup we should own.

Live blogging is back by popular demand. As usual, it will be in the comments of this post starting at tipoff. In the meantime, check out Golden State of Mind for a view from the Warriors fan side. Also, check out the Q&A that srp and I did with those guys. (Yes, I've been in something of a pessimistic mood lately. I'll come around. Eventually.)

[Update 02/13/08 18:26 MT]: It's official. Shaq sits this one out and tomorrow also, according to the Arizona Republic. We'll have to wait until after the All-Star break to see what the big guy can do. Bummer.

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CWebb

I just can't see how having Webber helps them. It is good for us, because Biedrins is a tough rebounder.

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 13, 2008 11:31 AM MST reply actions

Warriors

Jackson bailed them out against Washington on Monday with 41. Webber didn't help a lick.

Diaw is the key agin tonight. If he produces, we win. He must play good defense on Jackson.

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 13, 2008 11:54 AM MST reply actions

Note from after the game

Diaw played OK, but nothing special. and we lose by 2.

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 14, 2008 5:17 AM MST up reply actions

Strawberry

I think DJ is the key to a win tonight. If DJ can play solid defense on both Jackson, Baron, and Ellis(ok so that could be hard for a rookie who probably won't be getting more than several minutes)and keep his offense flowing, we could make an honest stand. Nash should only play 20-25 minutes. I don't want to see him worn down and embarassed by getting posted up on every single play. Or the subsequent double team to help Nash, where the ball is swung to a shooter. In sum, the key lineup tonight should be Barbosa and DJ, playing defense on GS' tough guards. Also, Diaw will then clearly need to step it up to carry the slack with Nash out.

by SilverSprings on Feb 13, 2008 1:31 PM MST reply actions

Looking back

Your key to the game went 1-8 shooting. I guess that's why we lost.

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 14, 2008 5:19 AM MST up reply actions

Thats nuts.

DJ is the key? Nash at 25 minutes in a big game? No way in hell any of that happens.

by MichiganSunsFan on Feb 13, 2008 1:38 PM MST reply actions

Maybe not as crazy as it sounds

I wouldn't go as far as to say DJ is the key, but I haven't forgotten that game last season where Marcus Banks, of all people, played a huge role in a second unit that darn near saved the day. DJ could provide a similar boost tonight, and if he's getting it done and Nash isn't, I say let the kid go for it. (Nash has looked to me like he could use a break anyway lately). I still say the key is Amare, though. Feed him as often as possible and let the beast do his thing. And he needs to stay out of foul trouble too, obviously.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 2:19 PM MST up reply actions

No Shaq tonight, probably not tomorrow either

...so says Paul Coro

http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/PaulCoro/17115

Tomorrow's game should be...interesting. We either see a depleted Mavs team, or one trying to work in three different new players on a single day's practice if that. And if Shaq plays after all, then we have both teams trying to work in brand new major cogs. I love it.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 3:39 PM MST reply actions

Steve's new shoes

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0213nash.html

The "Trash Talk" shoe.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 4:59 PM MST reply actions

We'll See

I don't see Steve getting a break anytime soon with this schedule.

by MichiganSunsFan on Feb 13, 2008 5:31 PM MST reply actions

Bumping this back to the top

...ahead of the game.

I'll be back at tip-off for live blogging.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 6:26 PM MST reply actions

No Shaq

Tonight or Thursday. See update above.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 6:31 PM MST reply actions

Your thoughts

on the Shaq vs. Bill Walton "controversy?"

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=3241540&n8pe6c=1&categoryId=2459 788

removing my suns fan bias, i still have to side with shaq...walton sounds mad arrogant when saying "shaq's arrogant is an insult..."

sure, he took a portland team to a championship, but he also jumped on the celtics train to another as a sixth man while shaq actually was a very valuable piece of the miami team and also took 3 of his own teams to championships...no comparison between shaq and walton in my opinion

oh, and luke walton might wanna sit out the pheonix lakers game if shaq plays...im not sure how shaq will respond to seeing walton on the back of a jersey...he might fall on luke and end his career or something

by RealTangiblesGuy on Feb 13, 2008 6:58 PM MST reply actions

also like how

espn only shows "highlights" of shaq falling or missing shots...i think they may be showing a little bias towards their employee...

by RealTangiblesGuy on Feb 13, 2008 7:00 PM MST reply actions

Game on

Well, I really didn't mean to be late with this but last minute e-mail exchange held me up.

Anyway, the Warriors lead by three a couple of minutes into the game. This one's going to be hard to keep up with. I'll do my best.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:15 PM MST reply actions

Score

Who's ready for a 130-128 game tonight...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:15 PM MST reply actions

Gameplan

I hate to say this, but the Suns actually need to slow down against this team. Feed it to Amare and get them in foul trouble...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:17 PM MST reply actions

Q1 8:21 - Speaking of non-existent

As the announcers were talking about Golden State's sometimes "non-existent" defense, the Suns open a wide path to the basket for the Warriors who now lead by two.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:18 PM MST reply actions

Kidd to Mavs?

Apparently Devean George is exercising his right to block the trade. This could get interesting...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:19 PM MST reply actions

In other news...

The Mavs are motivated. Up by 13 on the Blazers. Maybe this was the plan all along--threaten a trade they know likely won't go through, just to get guys fired up?

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:20 PM MST reply actions

Game Score

I may have under-estimated my final game score...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:22 PM MST reply actions

Q1 7:16 - Diaw to the basket

That looked easy. More, please.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:23 PM MST reply actions

Bizarro ball

In their first four possessions the Suns pound it down low with Diaw on Baron and then go to Amare in the post.

While the Dub's and running on everything with two down field passes and some very quick shots.

The biggest matchup problem for us is Amare guarding Al Harrington (what's up w/ that dude lined skull?). Amare struggles to cover him out at the arc and of course Nash can't stay with Ellis at all.

Phoenix - where bitter happens

by Seth Pollack on Feb 13, 2008 7:24 PM MST reply actions

Q1 6:33 - Suns back on top

After Amare lays it in. And before I even get that typed, Hill gets the fast-break layup off the steal. Suns up 24-20.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:24 PM MST reply actions

Q1 4:52 - Bad time for Raja's shot

...to be MIA. Warriors pull within one on the three-point play on the other end.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:26 PM MST reply actions

Attack!

The Suns have missed their last three shots because they took shots - Pound it down low, they can't guard Amare or Diaw...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:26 PM MST reply actions

Q1 4:24 - Interesting lineup

Nash, Bell, LB, Skinner, Diaw.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:27 PM MST reply actions

Q1 3:45 - Ack!

Baron Davis (I think) with the three, and the Suns get a turnover on the full-court pass that Skinner couldn't get a handle on. Tied up at 26.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:28 PM MST reply actions

DJ Sighting

I love how much time he's getting lately...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:34 PM MST reply actions

Q1 1:24 - Go DJ!

Nice jumper. Jackson's got one too. Warriors up 35-32.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:34 PM MST reply actions

Messy end to the quarter

Raja gets called for a foul on the "blockout" (per ESPN announcer), and D'Antoni gets called for the tech. ESPN announcers are arguing over whether it was a good call or a good blockout. LOL.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:38 PM MST reply actions

38-32 Quarter

Now this is how the NBA is supposed to be played...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:39 PM MST reply actions

both teams playing hard

Phoenix - where bitter happens

by Seth Pollack on Feb 13, 2008 7:40 PM MST reply actions

After one

Warriors up six after one. The broadcast showed Raja leaving the game. Is he pulling a Marion? (Thinking it's half-time)?

Anyway, not a lot of defense by either team so far, but better offense by the Warriors who are shooting 59% and have four extra attempts to boot. Suns are at 56%. Baron Davis is looking like he may be headed for one of those nights where anything he throws up goes in. Hey, Miami: Can we borrow the Matrix back for a night?

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:42 PM MST reply actions

Q2 11:42 - Nice try, rook

DJ tried to take the charge, ref not buying it. Ends up leaving the Warriors open for an easy one.

Boris gets it back on the other end.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:43 PM MST reply actions

Q2 10:49 - Nice try II

Goes for the steal, but no luck. Keep trying, rookie. You'll get it.

Meanwhile, Ellis gets an EasyPass through the lane. 38-42, Warriors.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:45 PM MST reply actions

Hill

Shooter's Roll twice now...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:45 PM MST reply actions

Q2 10:02 - Amare vs. Barnes

Barnes held onto Amare for dear life, Amare is not happy. Hill makes peace.

Two made free throws put the Suns within two. Most importantly, Amare's mad. 40-42, Warriors.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:46 PM MST reply actions

LB

WOW

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:47 PM MST reply actions

Q2 9:25 - LB and Ellis

LB with the pretty scoop and Ellis gets it back.

LB wins for now with a lucky bounce to tie the game. 44-all.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:47 PM MST reply actions

Can we just sit the other 8 players

...and watch LB and Ellis go at it one-on-one? Wow...

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:48 PM MST reply actions

Sure Pietrus fouled LB

I can't stand Van Gundy

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 13, 2008 7:51 PM MST reply actions

Q2 8:04 - Nash + DJ

Interesting lineup II: Nash, LB, Amare, Hill, and DJ.

Meanwhile, the Suns luck out as Jackson misses a wide-open three.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:53 PM MST reply actions

Q2 7:44 - Pietrus doing his Suns audition

Major block on LB. Doesn't matter anyway as LB is called for the charge.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:54 PM MST reply actions

DJ

What a pass!

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:54 PM MST reply actions

Q2 7:13 - Nice pass by the rookie

DJ with the Nash-like pass to Hill for the lay-in.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:55 PM MST reply actions

Amare

With 3 fouls. Not good. Warriors got their lead with him on the bench...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 7:56 PM MST reply actions

3 fouls

Bad call also

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 13, 2008 7:58 PM MST up reply actions

Q2 6:45 - Well, at least we got some rebounds

Suns padding their offensive rebounding stats with about half a dozen tip-in attempts, none of which work. Meanwhile, Amare gets called for his third foul. Time for Boris to step up. 48-50, Warriors after the free throws.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:56 PM MST reply actions

Q2 5:59 - Jackson lucky break II

Misses a WIDE open three, and ends up bouncing it off his leg out of bounds. Suns dodge one.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 7:57 PM MST reply actions

Q2 5:42 - Nice ball movement

Leads to the easy lay-in by Hill to tie it up at 50.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:01 PM MST reply actions

LB

Showing the aggressiveness. That's funny...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:01 PM MST reply actions

Q2 3:57 - Can we take the lead this time?

Please?

...That would be a negative. Nash loses the handle.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:03 PM MST reply actions

Battle

LB and Pietrus going at it tonight...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:04 PM MST reply actions

Q2 2:58 - Spoke too soon

Suns with the stop and Hill with the jumper puts the Suns up 54-52.

...Shooting foul by Raja Bell on the other end, though, means it may be short-lived. And for extra fun, it's Raja's third.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:05 PM MST reply actions

Q2 2:23 - Fouls go both ways

Monta Ellis goes to the bench with his third. LB at the line for two, Suns up two after the split.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:09 PM MST reply actions

Or not...

Ellis stays. My mistake. And just to prove the point, he ties the game.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:10 PM MST up reply actions

That must have been somebody other than Ellis

My head hurts.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:10 PM MST up reply actions

DJ

Love him, love him, but you can tell he's a rook...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:10 PM MST reply actions

Q2 1:05 - Grant Hill draws the charge

Gets the third on Harrington. Pretty sure I got it right this time. (The other one must have been Pietrus).

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:11 PM MST reply actions

Scoring

Has really gone down this quarter. I think that's good for the Suns...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:13 PM MST reply actions

At the half

Nice run by the Warriors to open up a four-point lead in the final minute. They're shooting is "down" to 51%, but the Suns' is down to 45%. Of course, that stat is a bit tainted by that tip-in debacle earlier. Monta Ellis is unstoppable so far, 10-14 for 20. So far, he's winning the battle with LB who is 3-5 for 9. Amare leads the way for the Suns with 13, even having to sit out most of the second quarter with foul trouble. Suns need to figure out a way to blow open a lead here. I don't think this is a team you want to be in a nailbiter with at the end (as the final minutes of the half showed).

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:16 PM MST reply actions

Diaw

Only 5 points? Get going 3D!

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:36 PM MST reply actions

Q3 10:27 - Closing that gap

Warrior's lead chopped in half with the technical FT by Nash and the split pair by Diaw, and most importantly, the stop on the other end.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM MST reply actions

Q3 9:24 - Blogger's jinx

OK, I knew it as soon as I hit 'post'. Baron Davis with the three.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM MST reply actions

Ellis

That guys kinda good...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:39 PM MST reply actions

Q3 8:17 - Go Grant Hill!

(and Nash)

Three-point play by Grant Hill, and three-point make by Nash gives the Suns the one-point lead. 67-66.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:39 PM MST reply actions

Q3 7:09 - Go Grant Hill! II

Another three-point play. Saves me from writing a hateful comment about the Suns leaving Monta Ellis open on the other end.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:44 PM MST reply actions

Amare

They can't defend him down low...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:45 PM MST reply actions

Q3 5:45 - Ugh, Diaw

Ugliest attempt of the night. Gotta put those up without thinking about it, 3D.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:46 PM MST reply actions

Q3 5:06 - Too bad

That three would have been nice. Waved off by the Grant Hill charge.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:47 PM MST reply actions

Q3 4:33 - Amare gets rewarded

For not giving up on the play. Gets the tip-in bank shot and one to tie it at 76.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:48 PM MST reply actions

Q3 3:17 - If at first you don't succeed...

LB misses the three, but Nash tracks down the loose ball, and LB cans the second attempt. Warriors get it back on the other end, though, and the game stays tied at 79.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:51 PM MST reply actions

DJ

Seriously, where is his headband?

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:56 PM MST reply actions

OK Then

That was weird... Thanks for the two Harrington...

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 8:57 PM MST reply actions

Q3 2:12 - Nice hustle

Amare's tip-in gets waved off, but nice steal by Hill that set it up.

...and now, the replay shows Al Harrington put it in. Looks we're going to get it after all. LOL.

83-79, Suns.

...until Jackson hits a three. Geez, just can't get any separation from these guys.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:57 PM MST reply actions

Q3 -00:55 - OK, how does that happen?

Suns give up TWO offensive rebounds on that play. Because they were out-sized? No. Out-hustled? Maybe. Warriors were lucky? Definitely.

...meanwhile, Amare makes his own luck on the other end with the dunk and one.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 8:59 PM MST reply actions

Q3 00:27 - Wow, just wow

Harrington with the three. The Warriors are the new Suns.

90-87 after Diaw's layup.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:00 PM MST reply actions

texsun

well said, i was thinking the same

by jasonsuns1 on Feb 13, 2008 9:48 PM MST up reply actions

4th Quarter

Bring it on!

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 9:00 PM MST reply actions

Q4 11:40 - If the Suns win this game

Grant Hill is Player of the Game. That's right, I said it. Goes to the line to add to his 21 points and 12 rebounds. Matrix who?

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:05 PM MST reply actions

Q4 10:49 - Scratch that

Grant Hill may get the coveted POG award even if the Suns don't win. Awesome hustle. Didn't pay, but wow...if this is what we have to look forward to in the playoffs....

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:07 PM MST reply actions

Amare?

Why isn't Amare posting up again? Anyone? Bueller?

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 9:09 PM MST reply actions

haha

by jasonsuns1 on Feb 13, 2008 9:49 PM MST up reply actions

Q4 9:05 - Long 2?

That looked like a three to me. LB for (long) 2, 97-95, Suns.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:12 PM MST reply actions

LB

Heating up!

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 9:13 PM MST reply actions

Q4 7:54 - First team to a 100 wins?

Don't count on it. Not this game. This game, last team to shoot wins. 101-99, Suns.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:13 PM MST reply actions

Q4 7:19 - Go LB!

For three. Is this 5-point lead the biggest of the night? 104-99, Suns.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:14 PM MST reply actions

Q4 6:55 - Nash, I love ya...

...but you can't hang with Ellis. Meanwhile, the foul on the other end gives the Warriors a chance to tie or close to one.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:15 PM MST reply actions

instant replay

showed nash hand his hand right in ellis' face, and ellis stills drains it,

by jasonsuns1 on Feb 13, 2008 9:50 PM MST up reply actions

Q4 6:21 - See previous comment

Ellis vs. Nash II.

Ok, Steve, get mad. Time to sink one of those dagger three's.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:16 PM MST reply actions

Q4 5:47 - A bit too risky there

Too tall for Diaw. Very untimely turnover.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:17 PM MST reply actions

Game

What a fantastic game!

by SmittyLite on Feb 13, 2008 9:19 PM MST reply actions

Q4 5:27 - Warriors take the lead

Monta Ellis again. Maybe the Suns should try a different defender on him.

107-106, Warriors after the teams trade baskets.

...and the announcers agree with me about Ellis.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:22 PM MST reply actions

Q4 4:41 - Feed the beast!

Amare with the three-point play. 109-107, Suns.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:22 PM MST reply actions

Q4 4:21 - Sometimes you just can't win

Suns switch up the defense, and Jackson buries the three. Amare with the charge, and the Warriors can open up their lead. 109-110, Warriors.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:23 PM MST reply actions

Q4 3:33 - Warriors showing mettle.

Get the turnover from LB and then the three. Warriors up four.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:25 PM MST reply actions

Q4 3:04 - Suns get a gift

For some inexplicable reason, the Warriors let Nash get all the way to the cup. Warrior lead cut to two, Suns have a chance to tie after the turnover on the other end.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:28 PM MST reply actions

Q4 2:29 - Nash + Hill

Awesome, just awesome. Nash ties Harrington in knots and gets it to Hill for the reverse. Tied at 113.

...but still can't buy a stop, so the Warriors lead by 2 again.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:29 PM MST reply actions

Q4 1:21 - Dagger.

That probably did it. Baron Davis with the three, and then the and-one. Warriors up by six going on seven if BD makes the free throw.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:30 PM MST reply actions

WTF

I've seen better reffing in high school basketball games.

Starting with that call going against Barbosa when the ball went out because of the ref interfering with the path of the ball, it's been bad call after bad call.

by Genesius on Feb 13, 2008 9:32 PM MST reply actions

Q4 1:01 - Nice shot by Nash

...and Ellis' miss + Amare's make gives the Suns a new lease on life.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:33 PM MST reply actions

Q4 - 00:3.5 - Of all the times

Amare misses the free throw. Hits the second, but only 3.5 seconds to go. Where is Biedrins when you need him.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:35 PM MST reply actions

harrington?

Maybe Harrington can tip it into our hoop again?

by Genesius on Feb 13, 2008 9:35 PM MST up reply actions

STAT

OH COME ON STAT

by RealTangiblesGuy on Feb 13, 2008 9:37 PM MST reply actions

Q4 00:2.7 - Can Ellis miss one too?

Yep.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:37 PM MST reply actions

Oh, and notice who got the rebound too

Grant Hill = POG. Come on, Suns. Make it official.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:38 PM MST reply actions

Go for the win or tie?

Damn!!!

by PanamaSun on Feb 13, 2008 9:38 PM MST reply actions

Let's not go in with that

ridiculous stat three out of the timeout.

by RealTangiblesGuy on Feb 13, 2008 9:39 PM MST reply actions

There's a reason

They probably drew up a play for the win thinking ahead to the Dallas game tomorrow night. We're already shorthanded enough without Shaq, D'Antoni probably wants to ensure we've got enough gas in the tank for tomorrow's game.

by Genesius on Feb 13, 2008 9:41 PM MST up reply actions

Damn.

Damn damn damn damn damn.

Great game though.

by Genesius on Feb 13, 2008 9:39 PM MST reply actions

And that's the game

LB's three drew iron but no go. Warriors beat the Suns, leaving them winless against the post-Dunleavy Warriors. Great game. Bad result. But great game. Recap coming up shortly.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 9:40 PM MST reply actions

damn!!

I hate this heart-breaking games...

by PanamaSun on Feb 13, 2008 9:43 PM MST reply actions

come on man...

what does this leave us? like 1-50 against western playoff teams??

by RealTangiblesGuy on Feb 13, 2008 9:43 PM MST reply actions

Yep!

This sucks... Lakers won today...and our record against western teams it´s getting worse...I´m kind of concerned...

by PanamaSun on Feb 13, 2008 9:48 PM MST reply actions

dang it...

The reffing was atrocious, but you can't blame the loss on the refs...Amare should've nailed that FT.

by rsavaj on Feb 13, 2008 10:06 PM MST reply actions

warriors fan here,

win or lose, that was a great game, and it concerns me that this might be the last true Warriors-Suns run run run game ever. Let's hope Webber and Shaq don't change the teams too much.

Oh, by the way TexSUN, that "dagger three" you thought Baron Davis hit to put the Warriors up 117-113 was actually hit by Kelenna Azubuike, the future stud.

by truewarrior on Feb 13, 2008 10:06 PM MST reply actions

dam man!!

ELLIS, wow, he was fantastic, announcers sure called this correctly, what a fun game to watch, as far as shaq goes, can I reply back in a few weeks? Because I hear you loud and clear on your statement, but, I haven't seen Amare play like that since the playoffs, and Hill, I was much more concerned about losing our best defender in marion, but I'm feeling really good about our team now.

And as for you guys, many of the games you play (g.s.), it's pretty clear that your team can beat anyone in the league, very impressive game by g.s.

fun team to watch!

by jasonsuns1 on Feb 13, 2008 10:31 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks for the correction

Hard to keep up with these guys.

by TexSUN on Feb 13, 2008 10:40 PM MST up reply actions

not me

This was a great game for us, it matters little that we lost, this is one loss, to lose like this, I feel fine. We fought our way back in and almost won it even after a couple of really questionable calls. On the ref getting in the way, hard to find a rule on the web on this, everything comes up about the gambling scandal.

I take away 3 very important things from this game

Amare is awesome, even with the missed freethrow, he was awesome, he was doing many things I never see him do, did you see some of the screens he was setting, awesome
G.Hill is awesome....
Even though we lost, this is the type of play I expect and love from our suns....this gets me very excited, simply awesome.....one thing about g.s. that our players really need to be thinking about more if we meet them in the playoffs, they're faster than f..., seriously, they are masters at stealing the ball, etc.

by jasonsuns1 on Feb 13, 2008 10:08 PM MST reply actions