Game Thread: Suns vs 76ers ¡Hecho en Mexico!
by Seth Pollack on Oct 18, 2009 9:23 AM MDT
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Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers, Oct 18, 2009 5:00 PM MDT
Phoenix Suns 
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009, 7:00 PM MDT
Arena Monterrey - Monterrey, Mexico - NBATV
Questions of the game
- Will Elton Brand do slightly better than 5pts, 5 reb and 6 fouls in 24 minutes?
- Will Grant Hill bust any more 76er faces?
- Can Goran Dragic bounce back from his less than stellar -28 in 20 minutes?
- Will Amare avoid the Swine Flu he fears so much?
- Can Alando Tucker and Taylor Griffin get more minutes than Carlos Powell and Dan Dickau?
These questions and more will be answered ON TV at 4pm AZ Time on NBATV...
Other game links:
- Phoenix Suns page
- Phoenix Suns roster
- Philadelphia 76ers roster
- Liberty Ballers blog
- Last game box score
More links:
- Dudley becoming a Suns' 'Bowen'
The play that has made Jared Dudley a popular reserve with Suns fans is modeled after someone Phoenix fans know all too well. - Suns taking precautions on Mexico trip
Players have trepidations about H1N1 flu and crime. - Continent-hopping Suns set for rematch in Mexico| Valley of the Suns
The Phoenix Suns head to Mexico for a rematch against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Suns are going to long lengths to please their international fan base. - The Official Phoenix Suns Blog " Blog Archive " Going to Mexico to Go Irish
- Ganguli: Stan Van Gundy Does Not Regret Commenting on Officials - Third Quarter Collapse
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy told the media after his team's practice on Saturday that he does not regret the comments he made about the NBA's replacement officials earlier this week, which resulted in a $35,000 fine for him and another $35,000 fine for the organization. - Sixers' Eddie Jordan Tough to Impress -- NBA FanHouse
PHOENIX -- The Sixers almost came back from an 18-point deficit in the final eight minutes on Friday against the Suns, but the guys usually - Amar'e Stoudemire Ready for Swine Flu -- NBA FanHouse
PHOENIX -- The Suns and the Sixers played a close preseason game in Phoenix on Friday night, and the same two teams will go at - Nash sets up his post-NBA goal
Steve Nash's NBA fire still burns, but he has a vision for soccer after basketball ends. - Down Goes Kevin Love: Broken Hand, Out 6-8 Weeks -- NBA FanHouse
Minnesota figured to struggle this season. The roster is young, the coach (Kurt Rambis) is new, and there are plenty of holes through the roster.(tough break for K Love) - Suns show positives in narrow win
Suns show positives in narrow win, A dismal fourth quarter almost cost the Suns Friday night in a 115-113 win over the visiting 76ers. - azcentral.com blogs - Coro's Suns dish: Which units plays 'D'?
Coro's Suns dish: Just when everything seemed to settle into expectations, the Suns go and play a preseason game like Friday's 115-113 win against Philadelphia to rattle those concepts. That second unit that has become known for its defense gave up 26 points points in... - Phoenix's bench holds off PHI after nearly blowing it| Valley of the Suns
The Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 115-113, although the bench almost collapsed. - Seasons of Discontent " Blog Archive " NBA Nightcap : John’s Having a Girl Edition
Epic failure has a new home.
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I’m very disappointed in Dragic. He’s gonna prove Kerr and I wrong. Tsk, tsk.
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Oct 18, 2009 9:33 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t it Hecho en Mexico?
Why Griff got guaranteed money is beyond my understanding.
I predict we see more Tucker in this game and the rest of preseason. If Dragic can’t handle point, LB is the man, which opens up a spot at the 2.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 10:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yes...
proving that I can misspell in multiple languages..
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 18, 2009 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to know my 7th grade Spanish class wasn’t a waste of time.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparantyl
my 9th grade Spanish class was….as were my many years of English grammar classes as well. Obviously.
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 18, 2009 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will, if LB is the man, then where's he been the last few seasons?
The truth is that LB is not a point guard, he’s just stuck in a point guards body. LB isn’t a pass first point, he’s not even a pass second point. He’s an “l’ll pass if I’m flying out of control and can’t see the basket, maybe” point.
What makes it worse is that the players know this. When Nash is on the court, the players know that if they run the plays, move around a lot, and try to get open, that they’ll be rewarded. But when Barbosa takes the point, the players understand they’re just there to rebound and set picks.
Honestly, I’d rather see Grant run the point forward. He doesn’t need to create the offense by beating his man and finding the open guys. He simply needs to work the plays. Barbosa doesn’t do that. He tries to iso, sees an opening, and the moment he lowers his shoulder, he is not passing unless it’s the absolute last option.
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree LB is no point, but I was mainly referring to the roster construction. We cannot keep Dickau around or pick up another PG without making another move (and paying another player), which most likely won’t happen. Making Hill the backup PG is problematic on many levels. If Hill starts, how’s he going to get enough rest to also play PG when Nash isn’t on the floor? That would necessitate him not starting, the Suns starting Dudley, which would be problematic for Hill who gets warmed up and then has to sit.
My point is that the roster is constructed in such a way that the Suns don’t have much flexibility at PG. If Dragic shows he cannot handle things what do we do with him? Paying him over a million to sit on the bench or go to D-League (can he do that?) is either not an option or a an unfortunate one. Then we need to find a PG from outside the organization, or keep Dickau. I think there is a reason we haven’t picked up a big to replace Lopez-I think they want to see how we fair without him, thereby avoiding bringing in another guy to pay.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One bad game
and we are done w/ Dragic already?
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 18, 2009 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just playing alarmist, that’s all.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game announced in Spanish? Stan you and I may be in big trouble.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not one bad game
there’s a growing DVD collection of bad games
Wondering what to drink to during suns games...
by ZonaFlash on Oct 18, 2009 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barbosa starting with the first unit.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
should be interesting. 40 point first period anyone?
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but the 76ers took 39... =D-
Wondering what to drink to during suns games...
by ZonaFlash on Oct 18, 2009 7:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok forget that…tucker starts….dang NBA TV.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know where I can find the game in english.
I live in Maryland so no local broadcast. Did someone forget that this is America not Mexico.
by Suns Fan For Life on Oct 18, 2009 5:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
NBA TV said something about celebrating Hispanic Heritage month or something like that…No idea where else you can get this game.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Que, no comprenden NBA en español?
A mi me gusta el comentario en español. Son mas animados y me parece que mas excitante, especialmente porque este juege es un poco abburido.
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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Mas emocion que el jefe McCoy? Creo que no! Mas, ni utilizaron palabrazos como “shaaazzzaammm” o “Whaammmoo TIiimeee!!” Nadie puede pintar el imagen de un partido como el Al McCoy!
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
by Eutychus on Oct 18, 2009 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry I didn't cover this game.
I would have liked to prank the spanish media announcers, and tell them that Eddie Jordan (76ers coach) was actually Terrence Howard (Hustle and Flow).
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Regardless of the language
it is pretty clear that the 76ers are pissed about the other night and the suns just want to get this game over with
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 18, 2009 5:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, am I seeing JR get up on D?
Wow. I hope this isnt just a show for the Mexico crowd.
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ok the color commentary team is discussing
Barbosa and his new wife, and how Leandro is a pimp.
I’m telling you, if you can’t speak spanish, you’re missing out on some awesome color commentary.
wow Speights just got up.
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Leandro is a pimp, in Spanish or English…You should do a running translation for the rest of us!
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahah
too much effort for a Sunday. I’m planning to go into a coma shortly. Long week.
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone stop what you are doing, J-Rich took a charge!
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might be the real team x-factor
If he could play solid D, and efficiently drop 20/4/3 (pts/reb/ass), we might have something.
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey MAx, who were those sharp lookers courtside? Were they famous actors or something?
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
No clue, but he's gotta be rich, cause he looks like a stooge
and she’s fairly hottish.
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
its on NBA TV
at least in Phoenix
by Max Simbron on Oct 18, 2009 5:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very elaborate turnover by Dragic couple plays ago. Around the back then around the back errant pass…
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 5:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Clark is very inpatient with his shot right now.
by troglodytes on Oct 18, 2009 6:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Dalembert
Wow! I have never seen that guy make so many jump shots before.
by TheBlur on Oct 18, 2009 6:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That was awesome-Dudz and luis battling 3 76ers beneath the rim
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 6:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lolol
it took lou 3 times to get it in and still no basket good hustle from dudley
by phxuk: Ap on Oct 18, 2009 6:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
one of these announcers sounds like borat
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 18, 2009 7:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he speaks chinese and click click as well
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
by Eutychus on Oct 18, 2009 7:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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