Phoenix Suns Run and Gun Through Rip City Throw Backs
by Seth Pollack on Oct 15, 2009 9:55 AM MDT
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PrintIt seems somewhat fitting that the old school Blazers were playing in their old school arena wearing the old school uniforms and playing their old school style of ball.
Haven't they heard the news? Rebounding and defense DOES NOT WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The point of the game is to score more points than your opponent and to do that you have to make shots. Like 52.2% of them from three point land for example. 2 of 12 from behind the line is just not going to get it done even if you do out rebound the undersized Suns 49 to 35.
In fact the Blazers killed the Suns in all the power numbers:
- 20 to 7 in second chance points
- 56 to 46 points in the paint
- Greg Oden (17pts,13 reb) to Amare Stoudemire (15pts, 2 reb)
- The Blazers even had more fast break points then the Suns (19 to 14)
But if you turnover the ball 18 times and you get killed 36 to 6 from downtown then all the power numbers in the world aren't going to get you the W.
Suns fans, lets use this game as a teachable moment. The '09/10 season is going to be filled with nights like this where our smaller team gets killed in the paint but still manages to shoot it's way to a win. It is fools gold.
Winning by shooting 52% from three is not sustainable and the Phoenix Suns know that.
They know that they are going to need Robin Lopez (or some facsimile there of) to battle the Oden's and Pryzbilla's of the league and least keep them from going crazy. Robin doesn't have to beat Bynum or Howard but he does have to keep them somewhat in check.
Don't let a game like this excite you too much. It's going to happen from time to time and with the Suns it will happen more times than with other teams but it still not enough to get to the playoffs.
And here's my favorite part. The Suns know it.
In 2005/06 Mike D'Antoni convinced everyone that they could win this way. Now you have Gentry and Kerr who are more than willing to run and gun and try and put up 120 points per game but they also know what the team has to do to really be competitive.
Rebound and get stops.
Just the fact that they are talking about it is a big step forward from those past "glory years". It is obviously one thing to talk about it and another thing to get it done and Robin's broken foot certainly doesn't help matters but as a fan all we can ask for is effort and the Suns are trying to get better in the areas where they need to get better.
Three cheers for that.
Game links
- Suns vs Trail Blazers boxscore
- Suns vs Trail Blazers recap
- Suns vs Trail Blazers coverage
- Media Row Report: Blazers 104 Suns 110 - Blazersedge
A recap of the preseason game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns, including full player breakdowns of all 10 Blazers to see action. - Suns hold off Trail Blazers for first preseason win| Valley of the Suns
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 110-104, to record their first preseason victory. Steve Nash led the way with 23 points and 15 assists. - The Associated Press: Blazers go retro but lose 110-104 to Suns
- Eye and ego healed (maybe), Stoudemire ready to play | NBA Central - NBA News | NBA basketball news, rumors, scores, standings and more – OregonLive.com
- Dickau back in Portland as opponent - Columbian.com
The Portland Trail Blazers are not the only one making a memorable return visit tonight.
and a few more previews...
- FanHouse Preview: Suns -- NBA FanHouse
FanHouse previews all 30 NBA teams in advance of the 2009-10 season. The 2009-10 Phoenix Suns are caught somewhere between the past and the - NBA Countdown: No. 14 Phoenix Suns - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Leading into the Oct. 27 season openers, Sporting News will preview each of the NBA teams, counting backward from... - National Basketball Association news - The Baseline Sees All: Phoenix Suns - Bethlehem Shoals - The Baseline - Sporting News
Clippers 93 - San Antonio 90 (Pre-Season) - Blake Superior leads the way - Clips Nation
Blake Superior? Really? That's the best we can come up with for this young stud?
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With a nickname like Blake Superior...
The kid doesn’t stand a chance. Better nickname or he’s out of the league in 5 years.
http://seasonsofdiscontent.com/
no joke
I mean the kid is seriously talented but that nick name is death…
I know it’s boring but how about “Blake” or “Griff” or even “BGriff”
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 15, 2009 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Hey!
What’s wrong with Blake Superior? I’m quite proud of that.
And did you seriously just suggest “Blake”? Um, that’s his name. We can call him that – in fact, we do. Because it’s his name. That’s what names are often used for.
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by Steve Perrin on Oct 15, 2009 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
uh sorry Steve
you know I love you, man (no pause) but “Blake Superior” might be fitting for Teen Age Mutant Ninja Turtles but its just wrong for an NBA player.
The Answer, The Truth, Black Mamba, The Big Whatever….those are nicknames.
Blake Superior sounds like a County Court House in Oklahoma somewhere.
I think “Blake” is perfect. Just the one name that says it all. In fact I would love if he went Brazilian and just dropped “Griffin” like Nene or Pele or Kaká or Marta even.
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 15, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions
I think.....
There need to be more nicknames that incorporate the word Dunk like in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s. Like Darrell Griffith (Dr. Dunkenstein), Manute Bol (the Dinka Dunker), Rik Smits (the Dunking Dutchman). Something ridiculous like that….maybe “The Dust Bowl Dunker” yup that’s it. I’m calling him that from now on. No matter how stupid it is (and it is).
http://seasonsofdiscontent.com/
by Scott Howard on Oct 15, 2009 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
He should be named after some natural disaster
Blake Storm? Blakzard? Blakrikane? Blakonsoon?
That’s it!! Blakonsoon!!
Can you imagine “Blakonsoon takes over Portland, Blazers fall”? Or “Kings blown away by Blakonsoon as Clippers win 3rd straight”?
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Never heard this nickname before.
Where did you guys get that?
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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Oct 16, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Well
I did like that we got 11 steals this game. That kinda made up for the poor rebounding.
"Yeah I could have been king, but maybe I already am king. Hail to the king baby." Ash from Army of Darkness
Agreed
Leading the charge has been Dudley (9 steals in 3 games WITH limited minutes). Very nice. The whole roster has to be as active for them to gain a few extra possessions to make up for the size/rebounding deficiencies.
If Jared could show some consistency with his outside jumper, Gentry should give him as much time as possible. Haven’t paid that close attention to the first 3 games, but has Coach tried a small lineup with Jared at PF yet?
I'm no commie, but the Reds shall be the best again!
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 110-104, to record their first preseason victory. Steve Nash led the way with 23 points and 15 assists.
This is our SECOND preseason victory, dammit!!
Amare with two rebounds
LOCK HIM UP FOR MAX ASAP!
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."
i wanna give my 2 cents on the Blake Griffin nickname
how about Opee or the Big Op….he does kinda favor Opee…haha or maybe Howdy-Doodie…..the Big H.D.
how about
B.G.
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