Suns Vs. Warriors Under the Stars Open Thread

by Wil Cantrell on Oct 10, 2009 4:39 PM MST in Phoenix Suns: Game Coverage

In case you were wondering, the temperature in Indian Wells, CA is expected to be 80 degrees at tip off. By the end of the game, thankfully, the temp is expected to dip only 10 degrees or so. No rain is expected.

Oh and a gigantic shout out goes to the Merc who took home the WNBA Championship last night. At least we have one champion in Phoenix this year.

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HELP....

Anyone Know a site where you can watch the preseason games?

by cabezonication on Oct 10, 2009 6:26 PM MST reply actions

Its on cable TV, TNT

by AcucracK on Oct 10, 2009 6:49 PM MST up reply actions

http://www.zomse.com/1459.htm

This is working for me.

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by presbot on Oct 10, 2009 7:00 PM MST up reply actions

also help

anyone know how i can listen to tonights game online? ktar wasnt workin

by yanyanman2 on Oct 10, 2009 6:31 PM MST reply actions

Wow

Playing defense!

by AcucracK on Oct 10, 2009 6:59 PM MST reply actions

Frye playing really well

I like the Suns but I really wish he woulda signed with the Nugs hehe

Stephen Curry is terrible. So fra his preseason has been a disaster and he’s a terrible fit for the W’s backcourt.

by runningdonut on Oct 10, 2009 7:01 PM MST reply actions

why?

I don’t know enough about the Warriors to know why he wouldn’t fit.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 8:07 PM MST up reply actions

Curry is not a natural point...

He has the skills but he just doesn’t see the court as a point.

The Warrior need more of a facilitator next to either Ellis or Curry… having both trying to run point together just doesn’t make sense…

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by Nate Parham on Oct 10, 2009 8:11 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

So far

I am really impressed. Frye making shots, Dragic stealing the ball, Stoudemire even got an assist. All without Nash doing too much.

Although the Warriors look absolutely horrible.

April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?

by Hawk42 on Oct 10, 2009 7:04 PM MST reply actions

Makes sense—everyone outside Oakland is saying the Warriors are demoralized.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 8:08 PM MST up reply actions

And Richardson

in midseason form for the dunk contest

April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?

by Hawk42 on Oct 10, 2009 7:06 PM MST reply actions

That was a great slam.

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by presbot on Oct 10, 2009 7:08 PM MST up reply actions

Nellie looks high

by runningdonut on Oct 10, 2009 7:13 PM MST reply actions

He always looks like that

But these Ws are pushing him over the brink

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by Hawk42 on Oct 10, 2009 7:22 PM MST up reply actions

Clark Looking good with a block/foul

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by presbot on Oct 10, 2009 7:16 PM MST reply actions

We need to find a way to score.

2 pts in 3 mins?

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by presbot on Oct 10, 2009 7:24 PM MST reply actions

amare

Complaining the no call is late down the floor

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by Seth Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:38 PM MST via mobile reply actions

+1

LOL

I said something along those lines too when that happened. And I’m laughing at Amare too. I mean, bro, its pre-season ball. Who ya complaining to?

by KnowGood on Oct 10, 2009 7:59 PM MST up reply actions

grant hill

Picking up where he left off but maybe even more aggressive

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by Seth Pollack on Oct 10, 2009 7:43 PM MST via mobile reply actions

Scaring me....

Diving for loose balls in a preseason game!

Love the hustle though.

by AcucracK on Oct 10, 2009 7:53 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, the preseason scares me too, because every once in a while, I realize that an important player could tear an ACL in a game meaningless for anything but rotation tests and NBA ticket sales.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 7:56 PM MST up reply actions

Amare's shot looks good but I don't want him to fall in love with it

Dude gets more and more perimeter oriented every year. He’s turning into Chris Bosh

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 Oct 10, 2009 7:46 PM MST reply actions

His inside game

Looks very rusty, he’s got a lot of work to do still.

by AcucracK on Oct 10, 2009 7:52 PM MST up reply actions

Sometimes it’s as though he’d have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the paint to bang. He’s the opposite of Charles Broccoli that way.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 8:02 PM MST up reply actions

Take Nash out!

Even if Nash’s being scoreless so far doesn’t mean anything, there is no reason for him to play a preseason game while getting over a cold.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 7:54 PM MST reply actions

It's not like he's gonna die of pneumonia

by hcblankscreen on Oct 10, 2009 7:56 PM MST up reply actions

This is gonna be great!

First of all, the first shot was by our CENTER hitting a 3. The first quarter showed a very much improved Suns team. I saw D that I didnt think this team had. Hustle was constant, and it payed off. Players were diving for the ball and giving it all, and this is PRE SEASON ball. I mean, I love the hustle, but take it easy. The last thing we need is injury. But still, 6 steals in the half. Thats fantastic.

Now if we can keep our heads in the game, and not resort to old ways, we’d be tops. This team is already showing signs of improvement, and I’m SUPER excited for the season to begin.

by KnowGood on Oct 10, 2009 7:56 PM MST reply actions

defense

Yes, the good defense was so obvious that I’m only listening on the radio and I still noticed.

Frye’s shooting is nice, but I hope when the Suns face a team like the Spurs, Frye can leave the three-point shooting to the guards and do what a team with no center really needs.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 8:00 PM MST up reply actions

"saw D that I didnt think this team had."

Well… the Warriors can’t seem to execute whatever it is they think they’re trying to execute… so I’m not sure having the ball thrown into the defender’s hands repeatedly constitutes “defense”… W’s offense is just horrific..

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by Nate Parham on Oct 10, 2009 8:14 PM MST up reply actions

Probably because they’re in turmoil.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 8:20 PM MST up reply actions

Hey, Mr. Cantrell, thanks for posting this open thread. This is fun and a lot less ridiculous than those fanboys who post running commentary in the NBA section of Yahoo Answers.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 8:05 PM MST reply actions

Well you'll be happy to know

There’s one of these for every game during the season.

by hcblankscreen on Oct 10, 2009 8:10 PM MST up reply actions

Oh happy days!

by AcucracK on Oct 10, 2009 8:41 PM MST up reply actions

Glad I could help out. Enjoy, be merry.

by Wil Cantrell on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions

dang CMoney is lighting it up

Love.

by L-TrainFTW! on Oct 10, 2009 8:47 PM MST reply actions

he learned it from watching you!

I don't hate the Lakers, I hate their stupid fans.

by In Walks Rudy on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions

Dickau

I’m glad Dan Dickau just went in for Goran Dragic instead of Nash. Coach Gentry seems to trust his bench.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 8:53 PM MST reply actions

Sweet Lou with the outside 2…

Love Nashs shocked look

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by presbot on Oct 10, 2009 8:59 PM MST via mobile reply actions

Wow, was Nash really shocked, or just fooling around?

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions

This game is making me nervous. The Suns are playing defense and scoring okay, and they’re not beating a team that’s supposed to be falling apart? Maybe the wind is blowing again at that silly outdoor game.

by species8473 on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM MST reply actions