Phoenix @ Denver Game Thread
by Mike Lisboa on Dec 12, 2009 7:00 PM MST
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I won't be able to watch the game
but you can count with my good vibes! It’s going to be tough to pull this one off.
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
Sorry!
Sorry it took so long to get the Game Thread up if you’ve felt orphaned for the last 30 minutes.
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wuuuzzzzuuup!?
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
This is going to be a tough game for the Suns!
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
Steve is abusing the big man switch
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
SUNS TAKE THE LEAD! SUNS TAKE THE LEAD!
Just wanted to say that once before the shellacking begins.
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Full disclosure
If I were not a Suns fan, I would probably be a Nuggets fan. I love this roster.
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Afflalo on Nash - Called it!
Leaving Nash on Billups… not so much. Look for Denver to exploit that sooner rather than later.
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Hey, rest of Suns!
Steve Nash would like to win this game.
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Great start again for this team
They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
Nash 11- Denver 5
Denver getting into some foul trouble as well…And Anthony hasn’t really touched the ball
Anyone else want to make a shot?
Bueller? Bueller?
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Ah, you see what happened there?
Denver remembered the Suns can’t defend.
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I heart Carmelo Anthony
That was just sick.
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his move made
Jrich’s on the previous possession look even worse, if pssible
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 7:26 PM MST up reply actions
Oh, Channing
Some day you’ll make it out of the first quarter with less than 2 fouls.
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Nice D by PsychLo there
And fearsome dunks by Amare and J-Rich!
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now THAT was nice
surprisingly good D from Lopez, usual good pass from Nash, and the closer from JRich
Suns just got legit stops on 2 out of 3 plays.
How does they celebrate? TURNOVER!
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OK, they did also get the J-Rich dunk.
I’ll stop mocking the Suns’ D when they deliver it for more than one quarter per game.
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I decided not to heed Mike Lisboa and I stayed awake to watch the game. So far…so good…
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:32 PM MST reply actions
And I never said "Don't watch."
I would never say that. I watch’em all.
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Nah...
I’m actually sure you’ll be right and we will be blown out. But I couldn’t watch the Suns in the last days and I missed them.
BTW, great article about Nash ;)
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:35 PM MST up reply actions
Fun fact!
Robin Lopez averages 1 foul every 3:54 of floor time. Already has 1 in 2 minutes tonight.
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He's not satisfied with that.
Now has 2 fouls in 3:16. Going for some kind of record.
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THREE
It’s either a sad thread or Robin is terrible. 3 fouls in 3:46. You can only hope to contain his suck.
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He may not be terrible but he's certainly not good.
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."
Anyway...
Can you win a title when your starting bigs are “please score on me” Amar’e and “Softer than silk” Frye?
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:34 PM MST reply actions
Amare's hands on D
Underrated. He’s got active hands and arms.
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lol Lopez with 3 fouls already
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."
You think?
I’m still not sold on Amare’s D though. And I’m really dubious that you can win a title when Amare is your best big man defender…
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:38 PM MST reply actions
He's average.
Not great on ball, but surprisingly active. He does lots of little things that don’t show up in the box score, but he occasionally bricks the ones that do.
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Too skinny now
But in theory, yes. Except no. He’s too skilled and mobile to be a true center.
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Dragic
has shown some flashes of being a decent defender
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Dragic is playing very well!
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."
Dragic and Nash
I also liked it for a minute or two when he is in with Nash
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i don't think it was for barking
he threw the ball away from the ref, which is what i think earned him the T
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 7:46 PM MST up reply actions
this game has already exceeded all my expectations.
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Mind blown
Channing Frye just hit a 3 on the road.
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UPN's scoreboard said it was a two
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."
didn't he play for Denver
probably wants to play well more than normally
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 7:48 PM MST up reply actions
Carmelo
Let’s have Lou grab at Anthony, get him mad and get that second tech
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I love it
Lou, Drago, Fry, Dudley, and Hill
Who would have thought they could hold onto leads, much less extend them?
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I... I don't know.
It exists. That’s what’s up.
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Considering how this game is going...
We need more reverse-jinx previews…
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:48 PM MST reply actions
until the starters come back!
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by Hawk42 on Dec 12, 2009 7:51 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
That was a bad call on Lawson there.
Looked like Frye stuck out his hip on that pick.
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haha
Whatsamatter. George. can’t stand your lousy team?
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Easy!
They have the same record as the Suns!
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Dragic's passing
It gets better each game. He’s got to be learning some vision/moves from Nash. It’s pretty amazing to watch his development.
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Quick survey
Who hates the Nuggets as much as I do? I like Carmelo, but overall a really dislikeable team with K-Mart, Nene and Shitty Hair-man
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:55 PM MST reply actions
Love them.
One of my favorite rosters in the Association.
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hate is a word
i only reserve for the lakers. everyone else i dislike.
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
What about the Spurs? I think they deserve the H-word too.
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:57 PM MST up reply actions
i respect the Spurs too much to hate them
they are, however, at the top of my DISLIKE status
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 7:58 PM MST up reply actions
OMG
What’s going on with our hands on D? I can’t remember a game when we had so many steals and blocks
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 7:56 PM MST reply actions
Denver blogg
those Nugz fans are still talking about that’Melo tech
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2nd quarter
Um, that’s a 19-2 run with the starters on the bench, y’all.
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George is going to take the Nugs to the woodshed at halftime
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62% shooting
is the great shooting making the defenders work harder, or is it caused by the great defense?
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On any other team
I would say the defense is feeding the offense, but on the Suns it tends to go the other way.
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That was my thought
Kind of gets them energized
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i don't know
I think that the defense is definitely feeding the offense so far. Many of the suns points have come in transition because the nuggets haven’t been able to get back on D.
This is the best defense we've played all year :o
And our bench! Oh my. I hope we don’t have a massive collapse.
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."
Yup.
This is the best defense I’ve seen all year.
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Dudley really is the star of that trade.
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."
on our end*
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."
speaking of which,
how is Diaw working out in Charlotte? i haven’t really been paying attention
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:01 PM MST up reply actions
Totally beasted it last season when he got there, a la 05/06
Had a slow start to this season but he’s improving.
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 Dragic keeps working on his shot, he can really do some serious damage.
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."
Uncharacteristic hotheadedness from Billups there.
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Offensive on Billups
Finally. He pushes off every time he drives
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Seriously, Lou should always always always get more minutes than Fropez
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."
Channing 3!
I was trashing him for missing free throws
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one would think
a good 3 point shooter would be at least marginally effective on free throws
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:04 PM MST up reply actions
This is where Denver makes their push...
If they cut it to less than 10 pts at half then I think we’ll be in trouble in the 2nd half.
Oh, man
If only Lou had set his feet there…
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Ha!
Denver bloggers are griping because they think Billlups is getting mugged!
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We'd probably do the same thing if it was our guy
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."
Yeah, but I think it's funny
’Cause he gets away with so much charging
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Jared Dudley at his price>Jason Richardson at HIS price
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."
Spurs are 11-9 but you know they'll play us super-close.
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 love it when Grant shows us what he used to be able to do all the time, every single night when he was with DET
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 still think come playoff time they'll be the team nobody wants to see.
Too much vet savvy and depth
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 think we should sit JRich for that game
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."
team looks great so far.
denver looks frustrated which is great in my book.
by Gorilla Game on Dec 12, 2009 8:10 PM MST via mobile reply actions
What a beast.
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."
suns look great so far.
denver looks frustrated which is great in my book.
by Gorilla Game on Dec 12, 2009 8:10 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Watch amare
get two more fouls before the half
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Jared Dudley has more minutes
than 3 starters so far tonight.
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He deserves it so far!
Not happy that the lead is “down” to 13 though haha.
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."
Down to 11
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."
LOUUUUUU!
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."
Uh oh.
That is not a dude we want to get hot (Carmelo, not Lou).
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Carmelo scares me more than Wade does
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 want to punch Jason Richardson in the larynx for his boneheadedness
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 miss Melo's cornrows
And the swag he had as a rookie. Still though…much more mature player who has just turned into an absolutely lethal scorer, and his defense has improved by leaps and bounds. Fantastic player.
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."
playing for Team USA
really changed his attitude, and made him incredibly dangerous
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM MST up reply actions
J-Rich isn't right.
I think there’s something going on with him. He’s struggled the last few games and doesn’t really have a knucklehead rep.
Unless he comes alive in the 2nd half, in which case he’s just another streaky 2 guard.
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Terrible TO
by J-Rich. Watching this guy is like riding a rollercoaster. So inconsistent…
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 8:17 PM MST reply actions
Why haven't we extended Lou yet?
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."
other games tonight
Bucks up 10 on the Blazers and Bobcats up on the Mavericks…
on another note, how the hell does vinny del negro still have a coaching job?
If the lolcats beat Dallas I will be SO HAPPY
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."
not blaming him for everything
but it seems like a fairly clear situation of a team having quit on their coach
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:21 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, they need to fire Luke Wilson 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."
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 always love when you post pictures...
mostly cuz i don’’t even know how…
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:24 PM MST up reply actions
Haha
Click the little tree on the right side, then post the URL of the image in the box that pops up. Cake and pie!
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."
We need to keep Lou and J-Dud for life
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 8:19 PM MST reply actions
So much word
I just hope they don’t price themselves out of affordability, because in the end, vital role-players are still role-players. Boston let Posey go after NOH offered him crazy money. I hope the same doesn’t happen to either one of them.
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."
gortat is a significant improvement over Dampier, though
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:22 PM MST up reply actions
If Dampier wasn't so effing expensive he'd be ideal next to Amare
Although he does have a “super expiring” contract this season, and his salary matches Jason’s….
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."
Just a thought!
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 lot of centers
are a significant improvement over Dampier
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True story
I met TC in the bathroom once. He didn’t wash his hands.
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."
Tom Chambers
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."
yo wat up peeps
Blogging Suns Basketball . twitter: @phoenixstan
by Seth Pollack on Dec 12, 2009 8:25 PM MST via mobile reply actions
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."
anybody notice
that utah is up 10 againts the lakers? go utah!
by raulgabriel9999 on Dec 12, 2009 8:28 PM MST reply actions
as much as i hate to say it...
i’d rather the Lakers beat up on the other Western Conference teams….cuz there is no way, barring an injury to Kobe, that they aren’t gonna be the #1 seed and we could use the help
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:35 PM MST up reply actions
That's a very logical and rational position.
But my hatred of the Lakers overrides it. I view Utah as part of the Resistance(along with every other non Lakers/Spurs team this decade).
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."
Unfortunately
they don’t provide enough resistance come playoff time
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:42 PM MST up reply actions
Anyone want a piece of my 4.30 am sandwich?
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 8:29 PM MST reply actions
I had one 10 mins ago
But Lou was going after things so hard that he blocked all of them.
Grant Hill is totally the next MJ!!
I stand by my initial preview. In that spirit, here's my 2nd half preview.
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this picture is incredible.
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."
Graffiti I found in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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Grant Hill was so open on that jumper
He got confused and missed his shot.
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Yeah
I’d really like to know what’s the percentage of success of those plays…
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 8:44 PM MST up reply actions
I would too.
It actually worked really well for them at the start of the season and was my favorite sneaky aspect of the Suns offense. But you’re right, it hasn’t been very effective lately.
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Exactly.
This is rapidly warranting its own post. He is terrible on back-to-backs. I’d be curious to find out why. Sleep disorder? Porn addiction?
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sidenote
pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a off def tot ast pf st to bs pts
T.Griffin F 34:33 3-6 0-1 2-4 0 6 6 5 6 5 4 1 8
energy won 117-108
That guy is such a beast
NBATV had a special on him….he’s insane
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."
One thing about Richardson
He doesn’t quit on the game. Ever. Constantly fighting and scrapping for boards. Even when his shot and passing are suck.
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BLASPHEMY!1!!!1
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."
But yeah....not the impact player he once was. Not even close.
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."
we all knew they would make a run
now it’s time for the bench to stabilize it a little and get to the 4th with a small lead
Put Lou back in
for STAT. He seems out of it
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
By the way, Coach
Any time in the last 3 minutes would have been a great time to use one of your time-outs.
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He is D'Antoni's protege, remember?
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."
remember against dallas
when we didn’t have any time-outs left and could’ve used one
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 8:51 PM MST up reply actions
That's true too, but JRich used up a 20 for no reason
We need to stem their run here.
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."
In the perfect NBA woeld filled with savvy GM replacing the current dumb ones...
Amare would never get more than 15m$
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 8:51 PM MST reply actions
He'd get as much as Kenyon Martin makes?
by hcblankscreen on Dec 12, 2009 8:51 PM MST up reply actions
Well in my ideal NBA world...
K-Mart wouldn’t have gotten that contract :p
My point is you can’t win a title with amare as your first banana…hence he doesn’t deserve a max contract.
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 8:54 PM MST up reply actions
Nash just completely flopped.
Completely, totally and inarguably.
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Earl Smith would kill in this system
And I can’t believe they got Afflalo for a 2nd! He’s the next Raja
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."
Seriously, this sucks.
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 was a man-sized move by Amare in the lane there.
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This reminds me of the PHX-DEN game two years ago
when Denver was up 20 in the first half and we came back to win…We were at home then, of course
PUT THE BENCH IN
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."
OH MY GOD
If you’re going to live and die by the 3, please have the decency to make sure it’s a 3.
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WTF REFS WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
WTF
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."
Sadly, that was definitely a foul on Dudley there.
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You're allowed to backpedal
I didn’t see any lateral movement from Jared
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 hope these guys have some 5 hour energy they can take before the 4th
Or chug two red bulls+coffee, Raja style
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."
No call? NO CALL?!
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."
ridiculous
this is why the NBA refereeing is a disgrace….horribly inconsistent, imo. if you’re gonna let ’em play officiate the whole game that way
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 9:04 PM MST up reply actions
"I don't complain about officiating very much." - Tom Leander
Quote of the night.
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I've heard as much from so many people
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 with the "my hands are so fast you can't take th--hey wait, where are you going?" offense
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'm going to get roasted by Amare's fans but...
Apart from his shooting…in what area has he improved over the years? His ballhandling still sucks.
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 9:08 PM MST reply actions
His back to the basket moves are still nonexistent…
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 9:09 PM MST up reply actions
He's actually fairly competent in the paint
Not so much as a back to the basket player, but his variety of hooks and such are generally pretty good.
This season though he’s staying out of the paint for some reason.
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."
His passing
He makes smart passes from time to time, but his TOs completely nullify them
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."
Not a max player anymore
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."
Great post
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."
Can't watch the game
can somebody summarize it for me? I’m looking at the stats and wondering how the hell we’re still in it when nobody but nash seems to be shooting well.
Nash and bench ftw
And Gentry didn’t put in Lou early enough
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."
Nice move by the old man
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."
For a win
the shooters better get hot. I don’t see us stopping them.
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
DRAGON TO LOUIS!
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."
NEVER SAVE THE BALL AT YOUR OWN HOOP!
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."
We can all agree he's not improved in the Hopps-IQ department...
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 9:14 PM MST up reply actions
Gonna disagree there too.
If you watch his play in the paint, he’s a much much headier player. Picks his spot and looks to make the shot and avoid offensive fouls. He’s more deliberate than in the past.
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For some reason...
I knew you would disagree…:p
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 9:18 PM MST up reply actions
It's what I do.
But of course, he’s having one of his worst ball-handling/decision-making games of the year tonight.
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Lou outplaying Amare
we’ll start calling him Max Lou
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
COME ON LOLCATS
BEAT DALLAS!
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."
even if he's a -15 for the game so far
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 9:16 PM MST up reply actions
It was b/c he was on the floor for that disastrous 3rd quarter
And Nene flopped.
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."
FRACK FRACK FRACK FRACK
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."
LOUUUUUU
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."
TOTAL FLOP by Nene !
That’s a total joke that they get that call and we get called for a block on the play with Dudley!
WTF WHY IS LOU BEING TAKEN OUT?!
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."
FLOP AGAIN!
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 was a block. Billups initiated that contact.
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This ref work is the worst I've seen this year.
It looks like that want Denver to win. That charging call on STAT was yet ANOTHER BS CALL!
OK, let's chill on the refs.
A whole boatload of calls went for the Suns and against the Nuggets in the 2nd. But no one notices that when it’s their team going up by 18.
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Clutch calls>calls in the first half IMO
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."
exactly
but they should be consistent is all i ask for.
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM MST up reply actions
Read your previews, guys! This is not a surprise.
The Nuggets get more free throws per field goal attempt than any team in the NBA.
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And now they have momentum.
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."
We need a 3
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."
David Thompson was a better scorer than English IMO
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."
Oh wow, forgot about that
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."
Foul them hard. Put their butts on the ground.
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."
OH MY CHA-NING!
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."
Oh my word...
That was some scary ass ball movement. I thought for sure that was going to be a violation.
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OMG TIE
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."
Apparently Dirk just beat the lolcats
I seriously hate that guy right now
(I’d love it if he was a Sun)
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 what i try to tell my wife
she’s not buying it
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 9:27 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Terrible possession
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."
3 guys with 5 fouls
we don’t want an OT
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
How often does Steve Nash chase his own shot?
No way he thought that was going in.
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Melo is a beast
Nash is a beast
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."
CLOSE.OUT.YOUR.SHOOTERS.
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."
CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS
CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERSCLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERSCLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERSCLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERSCLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERSCLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS CLOSE OUT YOUR SHOOTERS
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 love these Nuggets.
I want to beat them, but I love them.
Oh, and Lawler’s Law in effect for the Nuggets.
Can we cue up “Breakin’ the Law” by Judas Priest?
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lakers lost tonight
so no matter what happens, im happy
except td be nice if we could pull this one out :)
Forget Billups
we win this game easily if Amare shows up
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
god dang it
I think this is it
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 am depressed
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."
Anyway this game ends...
The West, Lakers apart, is wide open. I think we can battle with anyone.
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Dec 12, 2009 9:35 PM MST reply actions
FRACK YOU MOTHEREFFERS GRAB THE EFFING REBOUND
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."
Make-up call!
No way that was a foul on Billups.
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Okay wtf just happened
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."
GET. THE. REBOUND!
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."
they wont
no accountability for nba refs
by ArizonaCactus on Dec 12, 2009 9:41 PM MST up reply actions
Why is no one asking why Alvin Gentry didn't call a time-out?
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Because they got a wide open layup where Steve Nash was clearly fouled?
You don’t get a better shot then what they got with a time-out.
by hcblankscreen on Dec 12, 2009 9:43 PM MST up reply actions
And then got T'd up when the Suns were down by 2...
and at least had a prayer to win this game?
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cmon
mike…. that was about 2 quarters of bs…. it’s not like the Suns gave up… but when refs are blatently making calls like that…. where is the “game” part of it… I don’t recall the rule book saying anything like “if you are wearing a nuggets jearsy you win!”
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"
because
it didn’t matter it was clear that the refs where not going to let the suns win.
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"
Nash couldn't believe it.
But it WASN’T just that ridiculous no call. It was the joke of a call charging on Stat, etc. AND on the other end they called every ticky tack on us in the 3rd and 4th. This is the kind of game that supports the thesis of my Fanpost “Where’s the Beef…”
I fail to see how the refs "winning" the game for the Nuggest supports...
…a thesis in which the NBA helps the Lakers.
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I was replying to Mike about how this result helps the Lakers.....
Both in Pacific Division. Suns loss helps Lakers as well as hurting Suns. The point is that the way this game was called was obviously not kosher. There could be ALOT of explanations why, but it was definitely not kosher !
OK, but wouldn't it have been SO MUCH EASIER...
for the refs to, you know, “help” the Lakers win their game against Utah? I suppose the refs also forced 20 Suns turnovers? Held 3 starters to 11-28 shooting? Collected 15 offensive rebounds for the Nuggets?
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I get what you are saying Mike...
But you also have to say that bad reffing CAN contribute to a team having 20 turnovers. Also, if players get it in their heads that the refs arent allowing certain things it forces them to take shots they are not comfortable with. I didnt see the game, only listened. But what you are saying, while it has merit, is not entirely accurate. But I get your point…
Go read a book!
offensive fouls are turnovers....
no calls end up being turnovers. so yes they did.
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 then you are a better man than all of us.
or blind.
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 don't cuss
But god, I want to so badly.
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."
in most big possesions for the suns the refs bailed the nuggets out. unbelievable
by phxsuns on Dec 12, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Right i get that...
but how? Did Nash get fouled on that last one with a no call? Whered the techs come from?
Go read a book!
That last play on Nash was the biggest blown call of the game
I get them blowing charging/blocking calls because there’s so much that you have to take into account, but Nene had his arm around Nash’s and his hand on Nash’s chest from when he picked up his dribble and took his shot.
by hcblankscreen on Dec 12, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions
I didn't like Hill trying to get a blocking call 30 ft from the basket
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 charging call*
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 we had fouled earlier and Alvin hadn't gotten those techs, we still could have had a shot
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."
errr... no
did you not see the call bias from one side of the court to the other ? we didnt have shot when the score got below 10.
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"
when the suns let the nuggets get within 10...
thats when this game was decided.
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 know we got screwed, but very technically speaking, we could have tied it with one las tshot
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."
yea if rules where rules we won that game more or 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"
by antiw0rm on Dec 12, 2009 9:54 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
If there is anything to take solace in,
it is the fact that—based on this game alone—we are at least as good as, if not better than the Nuggets. I actually think that were this a fairly officiated game, we would definitely have beaten this team (not a blowout, but we would have beaten them). The refs completely shifted the momentum over to the Nuggets, on many, many unfair calls. I am not saying this was done deliberately, but it shouldn’t matter. So many incorrect judgments on the “officiators” is completely unacceptable. There needs to be some accountability. I am so sick of these incompetent refs deciding games.
by yanyanman2 on Dec 12, 2009 9:51 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Well JR Smith laid an 0-fer tonight
which doesn’t happen very often.
Grant Hill is totally the next MJ!!
yanyanman2
I agree…but…quite simply…it’s nothing new…but many of the games I watch seem to be called pretty well…then there’s games like this…where you have to think either 1 of the 2 is happening
1. the refs want one team to win
2. the refs are just horrible
I don’t believe it’s 2.
by be-the-ball on Dec 12, 2009 9:54 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Its pretty clear
that some refs want games to be close. They want good games at the end and end up calling things a certain way more often in order to make that. The problem is, when the game comes down to the wire, all those bad calls add up and often give the game to the less deserving team.
Go read a book!
mike and others have strong ties in the nba
I don’t think they’d ever cry “fix”.
But it wouldnt surprise me if a fix is happening here and there…it’s about money…
Such a shame…it’s why I love the suns but watch with half a heart….meaning I’d go crazy if I cared with a whole heart…..for the nba to suspend a player who’s on the edge of the court..because he’s concerned about a teammate that just got thrown down/run over…seriously…there’s a reason why the main guy in the nba..David Stern looks like a unisex….it’s the universe’s way of trying to equalize some of the wrong things going on…with that said…there’s still a ton of great things happening…
Lou getting 9 rebounds in the first half says a lot….it also says a lot about amare not getting rebounds…quite simply…he isn’t consistently hungry for rebounds…
Nash & Dudley’s play, Hill…you have to feel good about some things…
by be-the-ball on Dec 12, 2009 10:05 PM MST up reply actions
If by "strong ties to the NBA",
you mean I’ve been a Suns fan for as long as I can remember and pay for League Pass so I can watch as much of the Suns as possible, then, yes, I have strong ties to the NBA. Beyond that, I am in no way shape or form affiliated with the NBA.
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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 12, 2009 10:15 PM MST up reply actions
ok...thanks for response
it just seems pretty clear that other sports don’t have this “refs” thing (meaning refs blow calls…so often that you can’t help but think it’s not all out of incompetence)…for god’s sake…some have been convicted of cheating!!!…other refs that are out of control have been rehired…i think crawford was a ref the other night…the mysterious 1.9 back on the clock..
My question then to you is this..
How do you explain the lack of calls that are often so obvious? and not get mad?
I’m also a strong suns fan…I’ve been one since the late 70’s early 80’s. As an elementary school student at Hopi in Arcadia, we’d get to go to a Suns game as a school trip once in a while…it was awesome. But…I will not go insane and be so frustrated around my family because of the unfairness that continues in the nba….but I love the Suns and basketball too much to not often watch. So…when I watch…I see it without the “fan” bias…I see stuff just as it appears….an it appears that often the nba is crooked. I don’t think there’s some big conspiracy theory where they know who is going to win each game…but I do think that some games are likely heavily bet upon…and that refs help the odds for one team or another…how else do you explain the calls?
It can’t be incompetence…because if it was…it’d be consistent….it’s like a different set of rules based on
1. whose the home team (often)
2. is it the end of the game (and is it close)
I remember seeing Nash get mauled by kobe without a call and then score and win a game against the suns in the playoffs a while back…they keep showing the clip of kobe scoring and winning the game on tv, what they dont show is the “kobe fouling nash so blantantly that it might as well be football”.
the list of “bad calls” is a mile long. And it’s not a case of me being a Suns fan and not being happy…
take for instance the mavs…I’m not a fan of the Mavs…but when they went to the finals and were up 2 games to 0 vs the heat, and cuban went on tv (tonight show i think) and came across pretty cocky….then all of a sudden the heat come back and win…and wade gets to shoot something like 40 free throws in one game….it was simply ridiculous…and I’m not a fan of either team…but it was very very very obvious that the nba (stern…whomever else has the power) didn’t want cuban to win…do you agree?
by be-the-ball on Dec 12, 2009 11:57 PM MST up reply actions
There were a lot of really weird calls (both ways) and no consistency
One play they’d let ’em bang a little and swallow their whistles, the next second they were calling touch fouls.
Kinda unrelated, but I absolutely hate it when refs just plain don’t call anything at the end of the game. It may seem anticlimactic to call a travel or a foul on the last play of the game, but a football game has never been ruined been any less exciting by a late pass-interference call.
by hcblankscreen on Dec 12, 2009 10:11 PM MST up reply actions
yep...and we're fucking talking about al mckoy!!
When I listen to nba radio for different games / or on tv…often the announcing is so one sided it’s just sickening…our guys…chambers…mckoy…ej…they’re class acts…like you say…it really says a lot for them to say so often WTF!!
by be-the-ball on Dec 12, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions
no argument there
it’s a small +1 that maybe the ref’s shouldn’t be 100 yrs old…just maybe they should be in their 30’s….call me crazy with butter!…ok…syrup
by be-the-ball on Dec 12, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions
We got outrebounded tonight, Rich/Amare sucked tonight
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."
yep...
that doesnt bode well for the playoffs…if during important games…2 of our big players can disappear like that
by be-the-ball on Dec 12, 2009 10:10 PM MST up reply actions
We got some calls in the first half....BUT....
the Nuggets got a whole SLEW of calls, in fact, every pivotal call down the stretch that wasn’t obviously a Denver foul. The refs GAVE THIS GAME TO DENVER. Plain and simple.
And THAT is why Gentry got two technical fouls !!
He was watching the same thing we were and he was PISSED ! And you know what; I don’t blame him — If I had been coaching I would have gotten 2 T’s long before the Nash no call.
ah...i think gentry missed an opportunity
personally, I’d brought a few pies…chocolate cream…and thrown them in the faces of the refs saying “it’s not like with this in your eyes your going to see the floor any better”
food fights are always good
I caught this one girl cheating on me years ago…i got a pie…walked in on her job…and threw it in her face (not violently)…I tell you….it felt pretty good and I was able to release and forget pretty quick…
by be-the-ball on Dec 12, 2009 10:14 PM MST up reply actions
Positives:
Our bench rocked.
Lou is a god.
Dragic is becoming dragon-like.
Hill is not as old as he seems.
Nash is a two time MVP
We competed in a game we had no business almost winning.
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."
Dudley is Studley.
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."
Hey, rsavaj, did you just watch the same game we did ?
Assuming you saw it and didn’t just listen on the radio, how could you not be totally pissed that we were friggin robbed tonight? At gunpoint.
I'm trying to stay positive
I punched a hole in my wall.
I’ll take a picture and upload it.
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."
My receiver controller bit the dust
and I’m gonna take the Bill Simmons road and mention it 20 times throughout multiple podcasts.
by hcblankscreen on Dec 12, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions
Speaking of Simmons!
sportsguy33: NBA officiating continues to be horrible. Suns just lost on a no-call against Nash – Nene mauled him on game-deciding drive. What a joke
by underxthebridge on Dec 12, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey guys
How bad was this foul on Nash? I didn’t get a chance to watch the game and all (exams) but from what I am seeing on twitter and here it sounds like it was bad.
It wasn't the foul on the shot
It was the foul on the drive…just bumped and jostled the whole way
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."
Yeah. I knew it was on the drive.
I’ll wait for some kind of replay to surface tomorrow. If they decide to show such a thing.
Who knows, it may not even be as bad as we're making it out to be
We’re just sore after getting raped w/o lube for the 23 minutes before that.
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 rewinded the play a few times and it looks like nene was riding nash pretty hard all the way
should have definitely been a foul
Since there's no recap yet, i'll post this here but....
Here’s what the Denver Stiffs had to say about the game…
Stiff of the Night (a new feature in my game recaps!)…
…Suns head coach Alvin Gentry. With two seconds remaining, the Suns down two and Melo on his way to the line for two potential seal-the-deal free throws, Gentry decides that’s the time to erupt on the referees and get himself thrown out for the (correct) non-foul call on Nene when Nash drove to the rack on the prior possession. Had Melo missed one of those two free throws (very likely), the Suns would have had time to make a game-tying three if they corralled the rebound.
So..
1. He uses a new feature to try to call out Gentry
2. He says that Nash wasnt fouled at all on his end of the game drive.
and 3. He says that it was “very likely” for Carmelo to miss 1 of the 2 free throws at the end of the game (he ended up making 4. 2 from the T’s and 2 from the foul.. not to mention he’s an 87% free throw shooter this season)
Eh...
It’s very easy to bring up all of these scenarios once the game is over. Maybe Gentry chose the wrong time to lose his shit (well, he did), but you can also look at it as the ultimate act of standing up for his team when they were wronged.
Bringing up all of these bat shit scenarios is silly when the most likely scenario is the foul being called and Nash tying the game with two FTs.
Bottom line: we lost an insanely close game against a supposedly “superior” opponent when we should have been run over, great effort from our guys.
by hcblankscreen on Dec 13, 2009 3:39 AM MST up reply actions
Again, completely unrelated but...
Does anybody else find it completely riidiculous to see journalists and analysts straight up bullshitting their way through their jobs? I know I’m sounding like a homer here but that no-call on Nash’s drive was insane, yet in all of the recaps and post game analysis they make it sound like the Suns were begging for a phantom call.. Even the players and coaches act like it never happened.
The system is straight up bull and it all boils down to the way the refs are handled.
by hcblankscreen on Dec 13, 2009 4:07 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
CHECK THE REPLAY
watch it like six or seven times like i just did. You’ll see Nene’s arm on Nash, you’ll see Nene NOT impede the progress of Nash, you’ll see Nash push off TWICE. Good no call, if anything it was an offensive foul. Good game, you gave us a scare but come on, saying that was an obvious foul or that Nene mugged Nash is complete homerism
How about when the ball obviously went out of bounds off of Nene and you guys got it?
How about the flop calls for Denver that resulted in TO’s?
How about Dudley getting contact on a layup with no call? Shit how about Dudley being most wanted on the officiating staff tonight?
How about the obvious change in officiating in the second half?
As a Denver fan you should be upset this game was even winnable by the Suns.
The fact that we even gave you a scare should make you vomit. You are the team that ESPN kneels down and sucks as one of the only teams that can challenge the Lakers in the west yet your team couldn’t handle the lowly Suns, the old Suns, the overrated Suns after they just played the night before at 8:30pm AZ time then came to the mile high city in the AM, barley slept yet competed with your team?
Try to not be a homer yourself my friend.
I don’t use the officiating excuse often but face it, If it had been Kobe, Billups, Wade, LeBron they would have gotten that call. To not give it to a 2 time MVP is like a kick in the balls to anyone rooting for their team.
+1
And even if Kobe, Anthony, Wade, or Lebron hadn’t been given the call, the media definitely would have brought it up in all of their articles. I wouldn’t be surprised to see headlines like “Kobe snubbed, Nuggets steal one from Lakers”
The Nash play WAS a foul, but that wasn't even the most obvious screwing by refs....
Amare got hit big time, was fouled going to the basket at the end of the 3rd quarter and nothing was called. Stat is a good free-throw shooter so that ridiculous non-call likely took 2 pts away from the Suns.
There were a SLEW of another non-calls/blown calls including a phantom charge on Amare when Nene totally flopped, a BS block call on Dudley when he got run over, the Hill block call which gave Billups two free-throws etc (this call I felt was a toss-up actually, could have gone either way, but of course Denver got the pivotal call). I mean, it had to have been at least 10 pts the refs either took away from Phoenix or gave Denver — without that BS the Suns win this game fairly easily by 7-8 pts. Down the stretch Denver would have been hucking up 3’s and fouling the Suns etc,
I thought this game was a pretty clear example of maniupulation by refs…..
i can watch/listen to 30 games and I wouldnt say what you just said above...but
+1…your right…sadly :-(
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