Game in Exclusive Pictures: Suns Defeat Magic (The Real Super Hero Arrives)

by Seth Pollack on Dec 13, 2009 5:08 PM MST in Phoenix Suns: Videos and Photos

The Suns defeated the Magic on Friday night. Here's the Game in Pictures:

The game began well for the Magic when Dwight Howard punched through a wide open dunk. He would go on to have NO other field goal attempts in the entire game.

Old friends Steve Nash and Vince Carter took a moment to catch up.

Suns second year reserve Center Robin Lopez came in the game and recorded a record 47 fouls in 3 minutes and 15 seconds of play.

In an interesting move, Matt Barnes attempted to draw a foul on Steve Nash by using Nash's arm to slap Dwight Howard.

This private moment between Jared Dudley and veteran official Joey Crawford was overheard verbatim.

To close out the first half, Matt Barnes hit an incredible (lucky) fadeway three at the buzzer.

Suns Center Robin Lopez attempted to argue one of his 47 fouls but was not successful.

Magic backup Center Marcin Gortat played well in his 6:46 of action.

But for some reason his coach doesn't have confidence in his play.

As the game got close in the fourth quarter, the real super hero arrived.

The play resulted in a foul on the Magic prompting this exchange of word between Nash and Van Gundy.

Closing out the game with an impressive offensive rebound and put-back slam, Amare Stoudemire screams in delight.

Game Gallery

NBA: Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns 121109 - Images by Max Simbron

Tweet Comment 17 comments | 4 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

MAX CONTRACT!

I really hope that’s what he actually screams after uncontested dunks.

Contributor: Bright Side of the Sun Twitter: @MikeLisboa

by Mike Lisboa on Dec 13, 2009 5:20 PM MST reply actions

+1000

Bright Side of the Sun, where Suns basketball never looked so good.

by Trevor Paxton on Dec 13, 2009 5:26 PM MST up reply actions

hahaha 47 fouls. i went to the game and this guy behind me said (at jarron collins getting a foul) “you got 6 of them jarron, use them all!” and then when anthony johnson was at the freethrow line, “i don’t even know who you are!” it was pretty funny.

by kuato lives on Dec 13, 2009 6:35 PM MST reply actions

Matt Barnes

What is Barnes doing with Nash in that picture? Is that the tango?

by tptman on Dec 13, 2009 7:14 PM MST reply actions

Max Contract!

really funny!

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on Dec 13, 2009 7:34 PM MST reply actions

A battle cry

Instead of incessantly screaming, “And 1!” every time he takes a shot, he should yell “Max Contract!”

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Dec 14, 2009 11:45 AM MST up reply actions

I think Max Contract is Amare's new battle cry

or nickname. I love the dude, but it’s just too good to pass up.

Contributor: Bright Side of the Sun Twitter: @MikeLisboa

by Mike Lisboa on Dec 13, 2009 10:49 PM MST reply actions

GOOD STUFF ONCE AGAIN!!!

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Dec 13, 2009 11:10 PM MST reply actions

Brilliant.

I particularly liked the many faces of Stan Van Gundy. It’s like he’s got Dissociative Identity Disorder… which is super fun

Play today, win today, ‘das it.

by noonoo on Dec 14, 2009 1:07 AM MST reply actions

SVG is by far my favorite coach to photograph

I sat on his quarter of the baseline specifically to listen in. He is hilarious. I can see why having him as a coach could be both great and horrible at the same time. Did anyone see the ESPN clips from that game? They had him wired (I’d pay serious money to get the NBA channels for any game plus wired audio). Best clip: When he tells DH before the game “you play well so I can have fun, ok?” Guess that didn’t work out.

Anyhow, SVG was at it all night. I thought he was going to get teched a few times, and I’m still surprised he didn’t. I think if I shoot Orlando again, I might put a mic out and record him.

Max

by Max Simbron on Dec 14, 2009 1:36 PM MST reply actions