Game Thread: Suns vs Kings
by Seth Pollack on Oct 20, 2009 5:34 PM MDT
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PrintSacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns, Oct 20, 2009 8:00 PM MDT
Sacramento Kings 
@ Phoenix Suns
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009, 7:00 PM PDT
US Airways Center
It is a shame this game won't be on TV. If you are not going to USAC tonight you are going to miss seeing one of the most dynamic and explosive young point guards in the game. Tyreke Evans is an absolute stud. He is large and athletic and probably is more like Dwayne Wade then anyone we've seen enter the league since Dwayne Wade.
'Reke had this to say about his matchup with Nash:
"Steve Nash is a great point guard," Evans said. "He’s good at coming off pick-and-rolls, keeping his dribble when he’s going toward the basket and throwing alley-oops to Amare Stoudemire, so it’s going to be a tough challenge for me to go out there and guard a guy like him."
"(I’ll) just try to do the same thing I did to Monta - use my length. Those guards are a lot smaller than me and a little quicker, but I just look at it like once they beat me, I don’t give up. I just try to get my hands up and block their shot."
Asked at morning shoot-around about the matchup going the other way, Nash commented on Tyreke's unique talents, "I haven't seen him play much in the preseason but obviously an extremely talented player...It will be a thrill for me too to see him play."
Steve went to talk about what kind of point guard Evans is, "He's more of a combo guard that's longer, very athletic. While he's not necessarily a pure point guard he's a play-maker so he can play the point."
It's only preseason but this one could be fun. Plus Paul Westphal and Truck Robinson will be roaming the sidelines in Phoenix. How cool is that!
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OK guys.
I know some of you will be able to watch it online…. Please share with the rest of us if you can find it! Thanks.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
by antiw0rm on Oct 20, 2009 6:26 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
So cool
to see Paul Westphal on the sideline basically underneath his name in the ring of honor….love that guy
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Solid start for the Suns on both ends
21-17 w/ 4:37 in the 1st
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Well so much for the good start
Suns are down 34-30 after 1.
Nash w/ 10pts was looking for his shot early. Frye got going w/ some drives to the rim and then hit a three. Amare got some easy points in the paint.
Sean May looks surprisingly good
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LB has been active
defensively getting his hands on balls. He snatched a pass and hit a streaking Dragic for the dunk.
That’s right. Dragic. Dunk.
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Lou Amundson
has about 14 blocks so far. He erases a lot of mistakes on the glass
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technically
he only as 2 blocks recorded but it certainly seems closer to 14
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 20, 2009 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions
lol
I like how your correcting yourself :P
Good has been good so far!! Im liking Dragic tonight!! LOU is just a BEAST
37 point quarter
good to see..
seems like the Suns are drawing alot of foul shots? they’re 23 for 24 from the line at half time (omg wow!)..which has kept them in this game.
Suns getting outrebounded and even outshot but still only down by 1 point..this preseason has been kind of weird like that..we’ve hung in games that we get dominated on the boards and even shooting.
The only players that have had consistent shooting this preseason have been the captains, Nash, Hill and Amar’e (although not at full potential).
- Jason Richardson and Channing Frye’s shots have been extremely inconsistent
** and Jared Dudley has been very consistent as well.
http://www.nba.com/suns/stats/
^^^^^^^^^^^^ fantastic link
I don't know..I'm not watching and can't find a link
+ Amar’e has scored 7 points the last 57 seconds.
yup
certainly looks better tonight
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 20, 2009 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Grant Hill ejected
for arguing on behalf of a non-call against Amare. The ref in question? Kurt Walker of the WNBA
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did lit look more precautionary or legitimately injured?
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 20, 2009 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions
He wasn't down for a long time
or get carted off or anything so I would guess (guess only) that it’s not serious
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 20, 2009 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions
oh boy...
here we go.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
our frontcourt is peeing on their frontcourt
Amar’e and Channing both have 20. It looks shnazzy in the box score.
Dragic just dove on the floor
right in front of the Suns bench. His teammates + Dan Majerle appreciated that
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im still in
aww that hill was ejected. was it deserved?
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
i dont care, i think if grant gets ejected, the call was probably pretty bad.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 20, 2009 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions
fry has 4 fouls
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
Win it Sun Tzu, earn that max extension!
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 20, 2009 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions
are you guys watching this on league pass or something?
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
i got nuthin’ im just reacting to everyone’s post and yahoo.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 20, 2009 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions
im watching nba.com's courside play by play
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
this is my first season
in the past 3 seasons that I dont have league pass. I didnt think I’d hurt this much without it.
I'm sitting one row back
and two seats over from Al McCoy
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 20, 2009 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m jealous, Stan, thanks for reminding me.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 20, 2009 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions
better than nothing i guess.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
Prediction: Frye has an above average season, ends up extending with the Suns and his a pretty good career.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 20, 2009 9:57 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
ouch...
but i like it
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
SUCK IT JASON TERRY!
and JOSH HOWARD!
Can’t hate on Dirk, Kidd, Matrix or Tiny Tim though…
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."
The nba isnt even broadcasting the audio...
1 word … live cam stream.,… er 3 words. lol I can set that up if you can teather your phone to a laptop :|
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
Suns look like they are “in it to win it” tonight. No scrubs on the floor now.
by Wil Cantrell on Oct 20, 2009 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions
last few preseason games. an e for effort is all we can hope for.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
ahh 101 points with 2 minutes left in the third quarter
this is Phoenix Suns basketball..even if the Kings are the worst defensive team in the NBA.
Whos in for grant hill?
he got ejected… whos in the game
the fastest info with out being there or hearing/seeing it right now is nba.com
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
well...
the person in for hill isn’t doing anything lol
42 for 43 free throw shooting looks so ridiculous
nash doesnt even do that in practice..
maybe..lol
for a team
thats just goofy.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
i think thompson just fouled out?
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
na na na na
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
This Suns team
has an edge….this isn’t your Mr Nice Guy Suns and it starts w/ the Coach
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how so stan?
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
Hard to explain
but they are just a bit…meaner. Preseason game up 124-110 and Gentry is yelling. Team just has more of a mean look to them.
I’m going to think about this more and talk to some players about it
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by Seth Pollack on Oct 20, 2009 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions
JRICH
does have 3 off / 5 def rebounds. not bad.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
Richardson is turrible tonight.
Amare beasting at the FT line and being aggressive, which is awesome. I just wish he’d make the same effort on the glass.
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."
a friend at the game says
he’s affecting the game positively though… I’ll get more info in a sec
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
Kevin Martin
na na na na!
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
dragic playing more comfortable tonight?
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
yeah it sounds like it -
I guess I wrote my fanpost at just the right time :)
Dragic just hit another 3!? career game?
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
I enjoy that we're seeing Magic Dragic tonight
Instead of Tragic Dragic
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 20, 2009 10:29 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
haha there we go!! +1
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
omgwtfbbq
CHANNING FRYE!
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."
OMG MAGIC DRAGIC!
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 20, 2009 10:30 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I'll stop saying OMG
But this is awesome
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."
If Channing can produce like this
with frequency – we then have all five starters who are capable up putting up 25+ points on any given night … that is DANGEROUS!! I LIKE!
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
JRICH
is now 3off/7def rebounding.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
the Kings have been swept away
so many points..ahhh… it’s a very good feeling. I’m very happy.
good thing or bad thing the real refs are coming back so soon?
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
bad… we will go back to the prediction calls. and we will have the 2 players fouled out.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
+1
Replacement refs are calling EVERYTHING, which I don’t really like, but it’s better than the real refs giving superstars every call they want.
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."
That’s the difference between Shaq and Frye. The team can shoot 91% FT
by troglodytes on Oct 20, 2009 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions
3 seconds or less!
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."
off a dragic block non the less.
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
and then a 3 point shot? what did he eat for breakfast today?
TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"
he read my blog
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
Official attendence 13,177
actual attendance right now? 5000
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I need a sweet press pass like Stan...
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
GET 140! GET 140!
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."
Amare was in to this game
he had fun and was….engaged
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dragic
NO TURNOVERS
not to mention the 3’s, boards, assists, etc.
im a believer now (at least in his potential). the dude has talent. now for that consistency….
very very weird box score..
barely any assists…average shooting, outrebounded again..
but then the FOULS AND FREE THROWS..OMG
Its funny
A couple games ago everyone was ready to cut Dragic’s head off because of his 28 and Nash’s +30…. But tonight it was Dragic at +32 and Nash at -14…. Nobody will say anything. But then again – what the heck does +/ mean anyways?
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
disregard inadvertent strike-through
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
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