Game Thread: Suns vs Celtics
by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 5:15 PM MST
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Tough Night
Either a blowout win or loss. I hope they let Clark play more minutes… btw first.
by Larfleeze on Nov 6, 2009 5:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Early starts are tough....
I am going to have to watch this one on Tivo with a couple hours late. No thread for me
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 5:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
quite good right now!
where full french Diaw came way too late...
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 5:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Jrich is there tonight
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 6:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We're looking kinda strong right now.
And the Celtics are looking a bit sloppy. Hopefully this will continue throughout the 1st half.
That second foul on Amare was bunk though.
And how about J-Rich? 14 points in the 1st!
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
my online feed has basically stopped!
I can’t watch anymore…. Don’t understand…
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 6:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hows aboot Sweet Lou?
Taking it to Rasheed right there… some aggressive basketball from the “soft” Suns so far.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I downloaded a kind of toolbar
on atdhe.fr, and it’s coming back, just in time to watch a rookie move by clark!
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 6:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
some problems
with the free throws, isn’t it?
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 6:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
6/7 from 3
and 10 fast break points already. This is how I expected the Suns to play, and they’re not letting me down.
Plus some smart play from Dragic is making a huge difference.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
A bright spot in that Diaw/Bell trade is us getting Dudley.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
free LP preview is still working for me :o
I don’t recall ever giving any credit card info so…I don’t know what’s going on.
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 Nov 6, 2009 6:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Don't say anything.
You might jinx it. :)
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
me too lol
someones gonna get fired
by IrrationalAgent on Nov 6, 2009 6:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
lol we're not getting charged right?
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 Nov 6, 2009 6:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Where is everyone?
This is a fantastic game! Hopefully people aren’t skipping this one thinking it’s an automatic loss.
Dragic, Dudley and J-Rich look great so far. And our D is doing just enough to keep them shooting jumpers.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Frye isn't connecting however...
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 6:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
True, but he's not an offensive focal point.
And if the threat of him shooting from the outside is there, he’ll still force defenders out of the lane.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Just got home from the Yankee parade
Yeah baby!!!
I also need my Suns, so I ordered league pass for my 4th season in a row. Cant really chat it up with you all cause I’m chillin with some peoples. But I am watching the game and I must say…we look FANTASTIC!!!!
by KnowGood on Nov 6, 2009 6:30 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Low elevation...
…but it’s good to see Amare dunking on guys again.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
yes, but a stop would be welcome now...
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 6:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, we're giving it back to them right now.
Gotta focus here. Don’t give them the momentum going into the half.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Between Perkins and Frye?
Perkins was being a punk.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a great first half...
…except for 2 1/2 of the last 3 minutes.
But we’re looking pretty good so far. Stopped them from taking the momentum going into the half.
Have to keep the energy up though, keep the Celtics off-guard.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Great half!
Well on their way to the Taco Line!
Love the fiestiness from Frye.
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 6:46 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see you Stan!
I thought you were TIVOing the game?
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am
but I can’t stay away!
I only caught a couple of minutes of the game in between other stuff. Should be online for more of the second half and I’ll go back and watch the 1st half later!
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 6:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
bit of toughness
chanchan-man tussling with perk… dragic going for the ball. We have to keep it up.
by Larfleeze on Nov 6, 2009 6:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm loving it.
We’re playing not only like we care, but like we’ve got something to prove.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
HOLA
i’m finally here….what do you guys think so far
by PHXgp on Nov 6, 2009 6:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm impressed with the fire we're playing with.
We almost gave it away near the end of the half, but really pulled it together (thanks primarily to Sweet Lou) to hold on at the end of the 2nd quarter.
Dragic looks like a ballplayer. Dudley and Lou are making some important plays off the bench.
The only worries are the fact that Frye can’t hit a shot right now (although he’s not a focal point of the offense, so it’s not too detrimental) and the foul trouble with Amare and Hill. Oh, and that Celtic tendency to crush teams in the 2nd half this season.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go with the second half...
let’s give the Celtics their first loss! GO SUNS!
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 6:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
He looks like he's got some Kurt Thomas Crazy Eyes going on right now.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
you mean like this?
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/193349/grant.jpg
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Replaced sad JRich w/ killer JRich in the photo
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 7:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
You can tell that he doesn't have the lift back yet...
…but that’s the second nice dunk he’s had this game.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
ganett is on fire too
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 7:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
they are looking really good tonight. i love it so far.
by PHXgp on Nov 6, 2009 7:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We are looking good
but we’ve got to find a way to keep them out of the lane. Those points are adding up.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
the stop by nash!
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, no kidding.
Wish the had the front angle of it… hard to tell if Nash took it in the throat or on the chin. Either way that was harsh… and a nice stop.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The effort levels, hustleand overall play is outstanding tonight. I’d accept a loss if we show this much energy.
by keify34 on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm very impressed with how we've played through 3 so far.
This is a winnable game. Without a doubt.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
this feels like a playoff game… and its good!
by Spit_Fire on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
this quarter will reveal a lot about where this team is right now
by IrrationalAgent on Nov 6, 2009 7:24 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
lets go Suns.
this quarter will separate the men from the boys…lets see how we respond
by PHXgp on Nov 6, 2009 7:24 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We can win this. Just gotta stay tough and hustle our way to the win.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
what did Jrich eat this morning? He's amazing
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 7:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
DUDLEY IS THE MAN
as is Richardson. Holy crap! This is intense!
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
goran dragic is a terrific defender
ok, it was a terrific play, i dont know if we can call him a terrific defender yet.
but i liked that
by PHXgp on Nov 6, 2009 7:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
When he plays with confidence
it makes his selection in the draft look like a genius move.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
anybody got a better feed this one keeps stopping
by ron_dasun on Nov 6, 2009 7:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
you can buy nba league pass but its expensive. will give you games all season.
by PHXgp on Nov 6, 2009 7:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That shows how far Dragic has come right there.
Last season he would have pouted his way back up the court after a turnover. This season he goes back and reclaims it. I’m really impressed with this kid so far this season.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
wallace bank shot, nash throws the ball away. time out
by PHXgp on Nov 6, 2009 7:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
same problem.
It’s not the best moment to stop the feed!
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
not bad timing
considering there was just a timeout lol
by PHXgp on Nov 6, 2009 7:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of bizarro Planet Orange am I on...
…where the bench can build up a lead and the starters piss it away?
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Two nights in a row the bench outplays the starters?
I can’t wait for the post game!! God I wish I didn’t work tonight!!
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Cardiac Kids are going to give me a heart attack.
My cat is freaking out.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 7:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I know this would be a bit late, but
what would have happened in the Magic game if they were not playing back to back during that game
by Spit_Fire on Nov 6, 2009 7:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Thats Taco Line!
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 7:55 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Nash is a killer these days
He really seems to enhoy the team compared to last year…
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 7:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Old guy ftw!!!
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 7:55 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
This one is over
Rasheed took of his headband
by Suns Fan For Life on Nov 6, 2009 7:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
NOT ONLY DID WE STOP THE C'S UNDEFEATED RECORD, BUT WE DID IT
BY OUT TOUGHING THESE TOUGH GUYS
by ron_dasun on Nov 6, 2009 8:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
YEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
I’m so very proud. Great friggin game!!!!
by KnowGood on Nov 6, 2009 8:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I watch one or two game a year,
I guess this one was the good one!
Good night suns!!!!
Enjoying the bright side!
by warmup on Nov 6, 2009 8:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable game.
This game really proves what the Suns are capable of this season.
Of course, everyone will find a way to say that the Celtics lost this game more than the Suns won it. But they’re wrong.
by Genesius on Nov 6, 2009 8:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD WE BEAT BOSTON
WE BEAT BOSTON WE BEAT BOSTON WE WON!
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 Nov 6, 2009 8:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
MAN I KNOW I'M LOOKING AHEAD, BUT THE LAKERS ARE COMING UP
I CAN’T WAIT
by ron_dasun on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I just got home as the game ended and I'm stoked!!!!
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOT!
Yeah, Rsavaj WE BEAT BOSTON!
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Good win
i take it back, i thought it was gonna be a blowout. richardson played well. the team played with a lot of heart. GO SUNS!!!
by Larfleeze on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WE CAN PLAY WITH ANYBODY....I REALLY FEEL THAT WAY
by ron_dasun on Nov 6, 2009 8:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I think...
This win shows that!!!!! Bring on the Lakers!!
by bangbang240 on Nov 6, 2009 8:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Goddamn, we are playing DEFENSE!
27/24/32/20 WOW
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
That was a great win. I haven’t felt this good about the Suns since 04-05…
by bangbang240 on Nov 6, 2009 8:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Very true...
I just haven’t been this surprised by how well we are playing since then..
by bangbang240 on Nov 6, 2009 8:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
well we had really high expectations in 06/07 and 07/08
in 04/05 and 05/06….we weren’t expected to do much by the experts….that’s what made it so fun
by ron_dasun on Nov 6, 2009 8:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking this team will suprise many
and finish as a top 4 seed
by ron_dasun on Nov 6, 2009 8:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Top 2 if we keep this up.
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Going on the assumption that we continue to play the way we have.
We’re gonna be better than everyone else in the West but the Lakers, record-wise anyway. I can’t wait until we play LA to see how we stack up.
On ESPN just now they called Nash Kerr by mistake, lol. Something going on there?
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Richarson with 34 points!?
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I see how we won, we went to the line twice as much...but I don't get it.
They had way more made buckets than us. I can’t wait for the gamewrap. I can’t tell anything by the stats. Craziness!
I’m wired, of course.
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
how did we win ?
i didnt see the game but looking at the stats it still amazes me we won
by phxuk: Ap on Nov 6, 2009 8:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
lots of stuff, but IMO
lots of hustle plays, richardson going off, and us making big shots while they missed big shots
by Suns' Sensei on Nov 6, 2009 8:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for that info. Not seeing this game hurts me inside, lol.
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So...
trading the Big Fat Ass for less than a couple used condoms was a good idea after all.
by mg4tx on Nov 6, 2009 8:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It reset this team. Got a clean start. Rejuvinized Nash.
Yeah it was a good idea!
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by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus we were on from deep. 3 points is always better than 2
by Suns Fan For Life on Nov 6, 2009 8:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm putting it together now in my mind.
They outshot us from the floor, but we killed them from the line and from 3-point range. Everything else seems really even, except like Sensei said, we outhustled them. Awesome!
Fanaticism is not logical
by SunDolphin on Nov 6, 2009 8:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What a great game!
We outhustled their reer ends off the floor. I’m very proud of this team. How about Nash showing a little bit of emotion on the last dagger? he even threw a towel on the floor…
I’m loving this team!
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Nov 6, 2009 8:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Dudley and Dragic
Won this game early in the 4th as much as anyone
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by Phoenix Stan on Nov 6, 2009 8:50 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
if you look at the +/- on the box score ...
… the bench won this game for us
We freakin’ beat boston IN BOSTON! I’m stoked!!
"The mustard is off the hot dog!"
by Billy Hoyle on Nov 6, 2009 8:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
not that I put a lot of stock in +/-
but the bench did play well, especially dudley
"The mustard is off the hot dog!"
by Billy Hoyle on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
also 'sheed jackin' threes ...
… and brickin’ em helped too. 0-6 for the game.
"The mustard is off the hot dog!"
by Billy Hoyle on Nov 6, 2009 8:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
kind of reminded of Matt Barnes
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Nov 6, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to the Suns
This was a real accomplishment. Let’s be cool about it. BTW, the Lakers are not playing great without Gasol, maybe we can get some distance.
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
by Hawk42 on Nov 6, 2009 9:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Great win
This team is developing excellent chemistry, great floor spacing, teamwork, and surprisingly effective defense.
win or lose, though, i’m happy to enjoy a Suns season where i feel like I’m watching a team play together and for each other….
by ArizonaCactus on Nov 6, 2009 9:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
not too rain on the parade but
its still early on in the season. this W shows us that our guys got game. they like each other. they can be fun like our SSOL teams but tough like our Shaq-era team. most importantly, it also shows us that alvin gentry really knows what he is doing with this squad.
but beating boston does not necesarily make us an elite team. not yet anyway. you have to prove that in the postseason (just ask Tim Duncan)—and by getting into the postseason. as gentry and nash have said many times, this team still needs more time to see what it can really be and to grow into that. i trust what those guys say.
for now, lets celebrate all the positives (hungry starters and a badass bench) for what they are, nothing more. but celebrate them nonetheless :D
by yanyanman2 on Nov 6, 2009 9:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This is a good crew
The only potential troublemaker I see is Amare, andhe’s got to be insane to make trouble. This squad is tailor made for him to have a monster year. Perhaps if the Suns get a top 4 seed and make it to the WCF or farther, he may want to stay.
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
by Hawk42 on Nov 6, 2009 9:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Epic win btw
Loved this game, I really cant believe we pulled this one out.
"Yeah I could have been king, but maybe I already am king. Hail to the king baby." Ash from Army of Darkness
by Turambar on Nov 6, 2009 9:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
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