Open Gameday Thread - Suns vs Wiz
by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 4:23 PM MST
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2008/2009 NBA Regular Season |
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| January 26th, 2009, 5:00 PM MST / 7:00 PM EST |
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| My45, 620 KTAR |
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Steve Nash | PG | M.James |
| Jason Richardson | SG | C.Butler |
| Grant Hill | SF | D.McGuire |
| Amare Stoudemire | PF | A.Jamison |
| Shaquille O'Neal | C | A.Blatche |
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The schedule giveth and the schedule taketh away. In the case of this, the longest road trip of the Suns season that old adage is reversed.
After being taketh'd by the C's, Knicks and Bobcats (not to mention Denver and the mighty Timberwolves) the Suns get giveth'd the Wiz.
It would be really fun to spend about twelve paragraphs explaining just how bad this team is but that just seems cruel doesn't it and would certainly tempt the fate of the basketball karmic overlords.
The Suns are in desperate need of a win (any win) to salvage a .500 road trip and their personal pride and respectability as men of sport.
For that reason I wish to avoid tempting the wrath of whatever mysterious forces control such things so I resort to trickery and will quote someone else's description of how the Wiz are "playing":
Every so often, the television show Cops will bring you a life-changing episode. Generally, it goes something like...
Multiple squad cars pull up on a trailer park to find a 1980s big bodied sedan on cement blocks in the front yard of a trailer. The cops, guns drawn, knock on the trailer's door and a young woman wearing a long t-shirt with a graphic of Tweety bird and, apparently, no pants, answers with a dazed look on her face. The officers ask where her boyfriend is and then proceed to barge into the trailer looking for him.
The cameras enter the trailer to find trash piled up knee-deep throughout the house. Paraphenalia is strewn everywhere. Weapons are hidden underneath the kitchen sink. Then, one officer warily enters a back bedroom to find the boyfriend hiding under a bed and, while restraining him, they discover a young baby.
In the five or so minutes it takes for this scene to develop, the viewer goes from fetishistic intrigue, to excitement, to horror, to pity and, finally, to a state of complete and utter disgust at the family for neglecting and endangering its child in such a manner. By the time a commercial break rolls around, you shake the cheeto dust off your shirt and try to find a way to contact the show so that you can offer to adopt the child, to do something, anything, to help protect it from its parents.
Why am I writing all of this?
Because that family is the Washington Wizards and that child is basketball.
It's difficult to imagine a team caring less about winning or playing the game the right way than the 2008-2009 Washington Wizards.
Just what the Suns need.
Except, let's not forget that the only other team with single digit wins is the OKC Thunder who gave the Suns a run for their money. Twice.
In days of yore the Suns would lean heavily on a certain youn'g highl'y tale'nted "all star" and we could all be reasonable assured of an easy and comfortable win over a team who's roster literally would struggle against the top teams in the D-league.
Seriously, if you sent Courtney Sims back to the Iowa Energy don't you think they would beat this line up?
The Suns however over their past few weeks have not looked much better making what should be a gimme-game into a you-damn-well-better-show-up-and-compete-or-you-just-could-lose-this-game game.
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You can’t get cheeto’s in Europe but I get the picture.
by overthere on Jan 26, 2009 10:10 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
be thankful for that
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by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 10:49 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
well
I can. and hungary isn’t exactly the capitol of europe.
Once upon a time the Suns got out on the break... and along came Steve sucKerr
by Murcy on Jan 26, 2009 4:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you in Budapest?
I was there for a conference in 1999 held at the castle overlooking the city. Gorgeous.
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by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 4:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We are a mess here in Washington-
-we have an interim coach who is terrible and doesn’t seem to know what he’s doing
-we seem to have something against playing our young guys – who cares about their development right?
-we gave an $111 million contract to a player with three knee surgeries who may or may not play this season and hasn’t really played much in over a year and a half
-we are cursed as usual with the injury bug – haywood and Arenas both out
-we play no defense and no one even seems to try
-we may or may not have a master plan – no one can really tell right now
It’s been a frustrating season and we still have many, many more games to go. I wouldn’t be surprised if we end up with the worst record in the NBA
by ooba on Jan 26, 2009 11:05 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the reality check
And I hope your luck gets better.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 5:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Sims-u-lator
Where the fuck is he? Can or porter please let Sims play while he is still on the roster?
by STUCK IN LA on Jan 26, 2009 11:24 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hes been inactive these past two games
You’d think if he was physically able to play he’d be suiting up, but I don’t know.
by hcblankscreen on Jan 26, 2009 3:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't only 12 guys suit up?
And he would be #13?
by TwinnerA on Jan 26, 2009 4:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Washington is indeed awful this year
But why am I still feeling nervous that my one Suns game of the year could get spoiled? If anyone’s watching, I’ll be behind the Suns bench in a retro ’80s Suns jacket, with my fingers crossed.
by DerekDC on Jan 26, 2009 11:31 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
There's a few
DC area suns fans that have contacted me or posted here that will be there. More then for most away games. I guess a lot of Phoenicians ended up in our nation’s capital. Must be the Goldwater Institute influence….anyway
We always love first person accounts when you get to see your home team in your new home city….especially if you know your way around a key board. Hint. hint.
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by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 12:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Par for the course -
DC is full of people who aren’t from DC. Many wizards games I go to there are just as many or if not more fans rooting for the opposite team. Especially the good teams such as LA and Boston. It gets frustrating when the opposing fans are louder than the home fans. And then with this season being so bad for the wiz, lots of people who are going to games are there not to see the wiz but to see the opposing team. I’ll be curious about tonights crowd
by ooba on Jan 26, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
hey that's me!
born in AZ, grew up in CA, and now find myself roaming the streets of DC
ill be there tonight. only the 3rd nba game ive been to and my first time cheering for the visiting team.
GO SUNS!
by yanyanman2 on Jan 26, 2009 3:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for Wiz fans
with that said.. I hope we win by 20 points. We need Ws!!! I’m craving for Ws!
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 12:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wizards fan here - let's be fair
Let’s take the Suns as an example:
Remove your Point Guard (Nash , due to injury).
Remove your Starting Center (Shaq? , due to injury)
Remove your Back-up Center (Robin Lopez, due to injury)
Have your shooting Guard go through a season long slump (due to injury)
Trade your Back-up PG (Barbosa?) for a shoot-first gunner (Mike James, but he’s a "veteran")
Fire your Coach after 10 games
Instill an “interim” Coach to completely change the Offensive and Defensive philosophies that have been in place 4 years
That “interim” Coach refuses to play young players, and prefers older “veterans”…
How many wins would the Suns have?
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 1:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for that context
there are time when I might in fact feel sorry for the Wiz and Wiz fans but the Suns just need a win right now
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by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 2:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, don't get me wrong
There is still talent on this roster. If the Suns don’t show up tonight – the Wizards are perfectly capable of saddling you guys with another Loss.
Hell, if the Wizards had won half the games they led (or were very close) in the 4th Quarter, Wizard fans would be talking about how to position for the final Playoff spot in the East; Gilbert Arenas would be practicing and just itching to come back; and the rest of the East would be looking over their shoulders – as opposed to talking about Lottery picks.
“It’s difficult to imagine a team caring less about winning or playing the game the right way”
Not sure where that quote was taken from, or who said it; but they couldn’t be more wrong about the Wizards; and I doubt whoever said that has even watched any of the Wizards games this year. This is NOT a glorified D-League team. The players have not given up. They play hard every night. There is still pride in that Locker room (especially Butler and Jamison).
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
If Phoenix loses tonight, I think our collective heads will explode.
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 26, 2009 3:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It's funny
One of the weird joys of being a cellar-dweller is watching how everyone overreacts when the Wizards actually win. Not that it makes up for losing 34 games and not that I’d wish it on anyone, but it does make those rare wins that much sweeter.
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by JakeTheSnake on Jan 26, 2009 4:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
does shaq play tonight since it’s back to back game?
by AtlBlazers on Jan 26, 2009 4:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Won't this be his 7th or is it 8th in a row . . .
if he does play?
by TwinnerA on Jan 26, 2009 4:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
At least as of yesterday that’s the plan
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by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 4:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
he could really feast on the wiz frontline. without haywood they don’t have anyone who might contain him. and hopefully amare or the shooters exploite any help D
Once upon a time the Suns got out on the break... and along came Steve sucKerr
by Murcy on Jan 26, 2009 4:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
if we lose
I’m calling for heads. At least one head. Somebody’s…anybody’s. An example needs to be made. Whether its firing the coach, benching a star, whatever.
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 5:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
We won’t lose. I’m ultra confident. I may eat my words later but right now let’s all just take a deeeeep breath, relax, and ENJOY SUNS BASKETBALL!
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 5:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We definitely won’t lose if Stat does that all game long.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 5:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
HEEEEYYYYYY
Amare with the spin and dunk. Look who decided to come out and play today!
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 5:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Dang it!
I was going to do another guess the score ticket contest for tonight but totally spaced it. Too late now…sorry
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by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 5:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I would love to participate
But I live in NY…and if I was able to grab a plane ticket to phx, chances are I already have a ticket to the game (considering thats the only reason I have to go to phx).
Suns win 113-102
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 5:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy hell!
Did Amare wake up in the fourth last night, or what?
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 5:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I think it helps that they have zero post defenders.
But he looks INVOLVED, and that’s what makes me happy
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 26, 2009 5:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Zup guys!
Catching the game a bit late… how are our Suns doing? Jamison is torching Amare or whoever is guarding him.. damn.
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 5:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
the score doesnt reflect our play
we’re playing better than it looks. Good news is that Amare is playing. Not that bum that’s been wearing his number so far this season, but the actual man…yep, said that…the man.
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 5:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 5:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Shaq is a loving fellow
he’s kissed more people in the past week than I have in a year. That says all kinds of things about both Shaq and myself.
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 5:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Matt Barnes
needs to learn to pass
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 5:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
and when NOT to shoot the ball
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 5:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
His low shooting has him in a funk
He got that pass from Shaq out of the post and had a nice rhythm 3, hesitated, then shot. Hes complained about his erratic minutes and not being able to get into a groove and his play really reflects that.
by hcblankscreen on Jan 26, 2009 5:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
how many lay-ups are we gonna miss?
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 5:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
wondering the same thing myself
I'm just like you, only ten times better.
by noonoo on Jan 26, 2009 6:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish Nash would take Barnes' shots for him
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by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 5:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
i missed a good chunk of the game. i see amare’s rebounding numbers but how is he getting them? is he going after the ball or is he just letting the ball fall in his lap?
I'm just like you, only ten times better.
by noonoo on Jan 26, 2009 6:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
a mixture of both
but he has had very good energy. but him having energy against sub-par talent isn’t what i’m looking
from in him
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He's just plain workin' tonight
His rotations are on time so he’s always in good position and he’s fighting for everything.
by hcblankscreen on Jan 26, 2009 6:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m only buying it if he can
a. do it against better teams
b. do it consistently
it is great to see better effort out of him though.
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
except - he's getting toasted by Jamison
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 6:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody scores on Amar'e
He’s at least forcing some hard shots and giving good help
by hcblankscreen on Jan 26, 2009 6:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Who else thinks Dudley should play more than Barnes?
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Me.
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 26, 2009 6:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
OR
what about letting Tucker get some time
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 6:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why he doesn't....
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i like Tucker
he at least would be a little reticent about jacking up ill-advised 3s.
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
because porter’s the boss and we all know how questionable his rotations are
I'm just like you, only ten times better.
by noonoo on Jan 26, 2009 6:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Don’t look now, but Amare has 11 rebounds….. 8, I repeat, EIGHT more than Shaq
Whats up doc?
by RottPhiler on Jan 26, 2009 6:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not too worried about Amare not getting boards regularly
He’s our scorer. He needs to go out and score us 30 points on most nights, and a down night he should still get 19 or 20.
But I would LIKE to see him bring down 10 boards most nights because then I know he’s trying hard. I think if he tries hard on both ends of the court his offense will go through the roof, becuase he’s not taking a mental nap EVER.
We still, as a team, do a good job rebounding without him.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I disagree..
We’re a sub-average rebounding team when Amare slacks off. If Amare doesn’t get boards, Shaq can only cover so much slack, and he’s really the only consistent option.
It’s kind of like when Nash doesn’t get assists.. more often than not, the rest of the team isn’t covering for him.
OTOH, we have 7 scorers on this team who can go off for ~50/game on any given night.
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by Pliny the Elder on Jan 26, 2009 6:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
But only Amare can score high numbers on a regular basis
We’ve got hustle players on the team like Amundson who pick up the rebounding slack, when and if they are played. And most of the rebounds I see aren’t “fought” for but the ball ends up in the player’s hands on its own, so i think just the desire to be around the basket instead of running down the court makes a big difference.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I love amare with 10 rebounds………..Where is Tucker…….Grant hill has been awful tonight….His legs look tired..every shot is short…..Jrich needs an eye exam…..missing layups is not an option.
by cabezonication on Jan 26, 2009 6:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wait
Shouldn’t the Suns be blowing out the Wizards, a team that couldn’t care "less about winning or playing the game the right way " ?
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 6:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
No
I haven’t seen an uncaring attitude by the Wizards tonight. In fact, they’ve played us very hard and I honor them. But the second half should, if the Suns are at all serious, separate the two teams.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
You won’t see any major separation until the last 4-5 minutes of the 4th quarter…. That is when the Wizards can’t execute on Offense, and their Defense (especially 3-point defense) falls apart
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 6:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard the announcer say something about the fourth quarter. So it should be a good game until then.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now
You can blame Blazers Edge for that quote. http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/1/25/735847/media-row-report-wizards
by hcblankscreen on Jan 26, 2009 6:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I’m not buying into all the Tucker Hype…… But yeah, I’d like Coach Porter to put him on display, before I make a decision….
Whats up doc?
by RottPhiler on Jan 26, 2009 6:20 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq has to learn to pass to Nash out of the double-team
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq is the master of passing out of the post
Nash never shoots when he gets it.
by hcblankscreen on Jan 26, 2009 6:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
usually that is the case
but i’ve seen a number of times in the last few games, where shaq gets the ball about 1 or 2 feet
out of his comfort zone, and forces us a shot against the double team, while Nash is sitting at the three point line ready to shoot.
I think Nash will take the shot if given the ball in that situation.
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I completely agree
Nash will take that shot. The time he wont is if there’s not enough space for him to get off an easy shot. But when they work it back and forth in and out between shaq and nash, nash just ends up wide open in perfect position to make a shot. If he wouldnt shoot it, then he wouldnt have his hands up and ready fr that pass back out for a quick open shot.
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 6:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Can we bet
That Jamison will have a career high?
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 6:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Let him
If we win. Sometimes it’s good to let one player go off because it makes that team’s offense one dimensional, and when it’s time for someone else to step up, everyone is cold.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He would have to score 64
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 6:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
nevermind then!
Ha!
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 6:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Make that 52
He scored 51 points on consecutive nights in 2000
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 6:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Amar'e is all over the place man
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 6:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
yeah got an offensive board, bucket, then a block.
That’s Black Jesus -like
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
14 points and 14 boards. I like it!
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Barnes
doesn’t deserve to play in the fourth quarter
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 6:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Getting sick of Barnes
getting sick sick sick of Barnes.
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 6:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
He’s starting to get sloppy now.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Really don’t understand why porter keeps using him when he’s continually sucking it up
I'm just like you, only ten times better.
by noonoo on Jan 26, 2009 6:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
he may be in a slump now
but when dude is on the money, he’s on the money. He’ll find his spot again, hopefully sooner than later. Every player goes through a slight drought. His level of suck hasonly been going on for a little bit now. He started the season droppin buckets easy-like. We were pised with LB when he started the season all rusty and playing poorly. But look at him now; back in gear and untouchable.
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 6:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Time to listen to Al McCoy
The live stream is crapping out on me.
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 6:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Kill it LB!
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 7:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I know he’s not always the most reliable player, but I wouldn’t trade LB for the life of me. Just a great character guy who always plays hard, and will do anything to make his team better
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 7:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
considering how he's been on the team longer than everyone else
besides Nash and Amare. I wouldnt want to lose him either. He’s so fast getting inside, and so deadly from outside.
Captain Barbosa, arrrrggggggg
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 7:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 7:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How much do I love leandro? I’m thinking of writing him a poem but words would do no justice
I'm just like you, only ten times better.
by noonoo on Jan 26, 2009 7:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Good play by Barnes to create the open look
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 7:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Barnes did something right……….Barbosa
by cabezonication on Jan 26, 2009 7:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This is the point in the game
where the Wizards normally fall apart…..
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 7:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna pretend this is where we bust out our "lock down d"
by hcblankscreen on Jan 26, 2009 7:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry - the Wizards offense will stagnate
and they’ll settle for long jump shots at the end of the shot clock from here on out
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 7:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
And Washington's Defense will stagnate as well
allowing a lay-up drill for the Suns
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by Rook6980 on Jan 26, 2009 7:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Grant Hill injured?
Haven’t seen him lately
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 7:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I think he is just having a bad game
Porter decided to keep him out
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 7:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Mcgeefense!!!
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 7:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Loved our energy tonight!
Great game. Not falling to the trap of a bad team on the end of a road trip
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 7:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Great game guys
Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.
by SunDolphin on Jan 26, 2009 7:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm just glad for the guys from down under
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Jan 26, 2009 7:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
nice 4th quarter.........
The rest of the game was sloppy……………The Suns are back……I am a fan of the most bipolar team ever…….Kerr will keep feeding them there happy pills.
by cabezonication on Jan 26, 2009 7:20 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Suns didn't do anything tonight
in the grand scheme of things except beat a shitty team.
but they hopefully got some confidence going
by ArizonaCactus on Jan 26, 2009 7:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
thats whats needed
games against crappy teams are needed for players to bust out of slumps, find their shots, and for teams to become more coherent. Confidence is the dividing factor in this sport.
by KnowGood on Jan 26, 2009 7:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
just came back from the game
first time being a fan of the visiting team, but there were actually a ton of phoenix fans there so i was happy. good win, especially in the 4th quarter when all the wizards were missing their wide open shots and the suns capitalized. great run while nash was on the bench as well to give us some breathing room.
highlight of the game? when they showed Sweet Lou and Fropez on the “Kiss Cam”
by yanyanman2 on Jan 26, 2009 7:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
it didnt happen
just in case u were wondering
by yanyanman2 on Jan 26, 2009 10:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
back to back
it doesn’t hurt to play shaq back to back at least every once and a while. just think of all the close games we could have one…
yes, resting him is a good idea, but why not be a little smarter on choosing the games he sits out?
by Bostwik on Jan 26, 2009 8:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Good game
It was a win against a bad team but it was a win.
Like you all said in the game thread the Suns were playing better the score indicated at times as we were getting good looks at the rim in close while and missing them while they were hitting from outside.
And Amare showed up. It makes such a difference when he plays like that.
I just finished watching and am headed to the gym myself to try and lose 10 lbs in an hour. Probably won’t succeed but I’ve got to at least give it a go.
Recap later unless someone beats me to it.
Blogging Suns Basketball
by Seth Pollack on Jan 26, 2009 8:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
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