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Game Thread (Posted Early 'Cause Santa's Left the Building)

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Phoenix Suns 30 37 34 23 124

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woah 38-27???

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 2:12 PM MST reply actions  

Bos VS Orl

Hubbie Brown keeps on saying that “in most games” that shot, that pass, that dunk, that santa… would have happened.

They are just not allowing anything to happen.

Anyone but JJ Reddick

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 2:14 PM MST reply actions  

we're givers here at BSOTS

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 2:16 PM MST up reply actions  

lets hope that the Suns are givers too

and give us all the things you talked about in the preview.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 2:17 PM MST up reply actions  

Nash

is not going to get greedy and jack up threes :-)

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions  

The key is timeliness. Of late he's waited a bit too long to help out. That's not faulting him

His teammates need to help out more. But right now, he and Amare are carrying us

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 2:20 PM MST up reply actions  

Suns 16-12 through 28 last year

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions  

hopefully he wont need to at the end of the game..

Lets hope that he’s sitting on the bench joking with the rest of the team while tucker and clark get their presents in the form of playing time in a blowout.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions  

Regarding communist offenses

I sometimes feel that it’s just not good for a team to be “too” ball sharing orientated.

Don’t get me wrong, team play is the essence, but I really feel that everyone should have a defined role on a team and stick to it.

The suns have too many guys that do a bit of everything.

In that sense, I agree with you, and feel that J-Rich should just be an offensive machine, even if he has to get 20 shots a game.

Let’s hope Leandro get’s there once.

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 2:26 PM MST up reply actions  

but I really feel that everyone should have a defined role on a team and stick to it.

true, but we’re not really playing that well because we’ve been struggling to score. Ideally, I’d love to see Nash scoring about 10 and handing out 15 assists, but its just not happening now. The points have to come from somewhere besides Amare.

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 2:34 PM MST up reply actions  

Actually

By killing my family, a.k.a Tibetans, he wasn’t killing his own.

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 2:37 PM MST up reply actions  

He was responsible for all kinds of deaths...

Not just Tibetans. Plenty of his own died as a result of his actions.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 2:46 PM MST up reply actions  

I like hubie..

But I don’t think he ever disagrees with the refs.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 2:16 PM MST reply actions  

would anyone trade Sheed for James harden in fantasy land?

the two are averaging about the same but harden is getting more consistent minutes

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 2:26 PM MST up reply actions  

Maybe

Harden is a rook though so I think it’d be more likely to see him going into a slump.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 2:33 PM MST up reply actions  

Absolutely.

I’ve had Harden on my roster for a few months, and sticking through the inconsistency, he’s started to average pretty well across the board.

Sheed, on the other hand, has been wildly inconsistent this season, and whereas Harden’s FG% and overall productivity is likely to go up, Sheed’s will stay the same at best, unless Perk or Garnett go down with an injury.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 3:38 PM MST up reply actions  

I hate these kobe/lebron puppet commercials. When do you ever see Kobe have any type of personality like this?

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 2:33 PM MST reply actions  

They should never, ever...

show Kevin Garnett’s mouth in slow motion on national television. Whatever he’s saying always starts with and “F” and is never family friendly.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 2:40 PM MST reply actions  

I kept hearing those too

mostly after the thunder would get an offensive rebound and put it back in.. i was trying to figure out who it was.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 2:46 PM MST up reply actions  

Sh*ts..

yup.. thats what it was. i think i ended up deciding it was channing.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 2:48 PM MST up reply actions  

Amare's known for that too.

A lot of the time after a missed shot on the offensive end.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 3:39 PM MST up reply actions  

S-bombs too

Seems like every Suns defensive letdown was met with a “Sh*t!”

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 2:46 PM MST up reply actions  

I dont think i'm necessarily looking forward to the Lakers vs Cavs game

Especially how much the announcers are inevitably gonna be kissing both their asses the whole game.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 3:12 PM MST reply actions  

that Gasol, he's so....european

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 3:34 PM MST reply actions  

wow Chuck looks fat

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 3:36 PM MST up reply actions  

Chuck IS fat.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 3:40 PM MST up reply actions  

All Star Vote Alert

Amare leads WC Centers with 950,737, Bynum second with 588,471.

Nash is second in guards with 546,064 to Kobe who has 1.3 million votes

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 4:51 PM MST reply actions  

More from US Airways...

Camby is questionable with a hyper extended left knee

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 4:56 PM MST up reply actions  

He wasn't T'd

For the arm waiving !

Only Amar’e get’s T’s for that

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 4:59 PM MST reply actions  

just gonna post that….what the fuck?

by kuato lives on Dec 25, 2009 5:00 PM MST up reply actions  

Geez !

The T wasn’t even on Kobe, but on Derek Fisher !

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 5:00 PM MST reply actions  

it was?!

wtf! he slammed the ball 30 feet in the air!

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 5:01 PM MST up reply actions  

Still

Amar’e get’s T’d whenever he swings his arm.

Oh sorry, I guess complaining about the referees is no material :-)

Sorry, my bad.

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 5:03 PM MST up reply actions  

Howdy Crew!

I had no idea the thread had started. That’s good cause I was bored.

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 5:28 PM MST reply actions  

Lakers with a run of their own...

crap. Not looking good for the Crabs!

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 5:29 PM MST reply actions  

Where did this

Crab thing started and what does it mean ?

Help a euro brother out !

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 5:30 PM MST reply actions  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wPtCPaTWu4

Lebron is on crack if he really thinks he still didnt travel.

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 5:35 PM MST up reply actions  

he claims it was a jump stop move

no way.

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 5:36 PM MST up reply actions  

Wow

thank’s BSOTS-thians

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 5:37 PM MST up reply actions  

ha

jump stop with 2 extra steps

by brian13 on Dec 25, 2009 5:38 PM MST up reply actions  

Moon's

Cross/basketball tatoo is just plain bad

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 5:33 PM MST reply actions  

let's go cavs...

mo is killing… and shaq is also looking nice today… what a pleasure to see kobe whining…

by zeze_999 on Dec 25, 2009 5:36 PM MST reply actions  

Has anyone seen this vid?

I know it’s kind of old but every time I see it I get the chills.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69SBZ_mRrpo

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 5:40 PM MST reply actions  

not only an alley oop

an alley oop from half court!

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 5:55 PM MST up reply actions  

merry x'mas

and let’s all get ready for a great game!

by sonicking on Dec 25, 2009 5:51 PM MST reply actions  

Laker fans

Throwing foam fingers and water bottles on the court

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 5:56 PM MST reply actions  

LA=equals class

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 5:56 PM MST up reply actions  

They have all the right to do so

Come on !

It’s christmas

There team is like 23 and 4….

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 5:58 PM MST up reply actions  

So

Which channel are you guys watch the game? ESPN or FSN Arizona?

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:00 PM MST reply actions  

and the crowd is dead, many purple seats.....

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:04 PM MST reply actions  

where r u at?

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:05 PM MST up reply actions  

id love to switch with you

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:07 PM MST up reply actions  

Same here

Let’s make it happen!

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:09 PM MST up reply actions  

Merry Christmas one and all!

by keify34 on Dec 25, 2009 6:06 PM MST reply actions  

Nash

Misses two wide open threes

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:12 PM MST reply actions  

+1

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 6:13 PM MST up reply actions  

and he hates the Suns

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 6:13 PM MST up reply actions  

WOW

Messy opening to the game

by keify34 on Dec 25, 2009 6:13 PM MST reply actions  

suns being outrebounded 14-2

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:16 PM MST reply actions  

kaman with 7, 4 of which offensive

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:16 PM MST reply actions  

man, we look horrible on the defensive end

elementary school horrible

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 6:17 PM MST reply actions  

already 7 off rebs allowed

14-2 overall… that is terrible… defense does not exist…

by zeze_999 on Dec 25, 2009 6:17 PM MST reply actions  

think he can pick up a rebound?

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:22 PM MST up reply actions  

i’m pretty sure he would at last fight for one….

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:23 PM MST up reply actions  

Some

might think that’s a poor shot…

But that’s Phoenix suns basketball…

I see why you hate the guy

by lobsang on Dec 25, 2009 6:22 PM MST reply actions  

Lebron, Kobe and Wade

Always take terrible shots

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:22 PM MST up reply actions  

Hey, guys!

I’d just like to point out that the Suns went on an 8-0 run to tie it up as soon as I started watching.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:25 PM MST reply actions  

STAY RIGHT THERE, MICHAEL. DONT MOVE

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:26 PM MST up reply actions  

Alvin Gentry

Said grab the rebounds forget about the fastbreak and walk it up the court

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:27 PM MST reply actions  

He also

said just run the half court sets

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:28 PM MST up reply actions  

defensive intensity

has picked up after the Gentry timeout

why do we start so poorly?

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:29 PM MST up reply actions  

Because Mike is watching

They don’t want him to criticize them

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:30 PM MST up reply actions  

Is that all I am? A critic?

I’m a poet too. We’re supposed to be sensitive types, too.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:34 PM MST up reply actions  

i don't either

this team, without the ability to make consistent stops, ends up exerting so much energy climbing uphill to get back into games, that they don’t have enough left for the fourth quarter…

one would think that would make them focus even more early in games to avoid such a thing.

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:32 PM MST up reply actions  

Grant said the exact same thing about exerting energy after comebacks.

And it’s true.
We actually seem t play better this year when we’re slowing it down. Gone are the days of SSOL. All hail 14 seconds or less!!!!

by keify34 on Dec 25, 2009 6:34 PM MST up reply actions  

JYD!

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:30 PM MST reply actions  

Slightly off topic but could be relevant later on....

….anyone know why Steve doesn’t take control in the last 3-4 minutes of a game?

by keify34 on Dec 25, 2009 6:32 PM MST reply actions  

i think

he’s too tired because he’s been playing too many minutes with LB out, and spending too much energy trying to lead us back into games

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:33 PM MST up reply actions  

Holy o-boards, Batman!

Clips with 7 offensive rebounds on 14 missed FGs. That’s insane.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:33 PM MST reply actions  

On the bright side

They didn’t grab one after the timeout

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:33 PM MST up reply actions  

wouldn't you say

that amare is playing good all round game today? a steal, blocked shot, good on weak side… I like it

by zeze_999 on Dec 25, 2009 6:35 PM MST reply actions  

Dunleavy can suck it.

I feel for the Clips and their fans. They deserve better than Sterling and Dunleavy.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:35 PM MST reply actions  

I agree.

He reminds me of a greasy, ugly used car salesman.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:36 PM MST up reply actions  

Sure is!

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 8:09 PM MST up reply actions  

Barbosa!

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:36 PM MST reply actions  

Leandrinho!

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 6:36 PM MST reply actions  

I like Dunleavy

He keeps the Clips from being contenders

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:37 PM MST reply actions  

More Dragic ball-handling.

I think the Suns need to focus on letting Dragic initiating the halfcourt offense. He does well on the break, but they keep him on a short leash when they slow it down. It’s hurting his development and the 2nd unit’s production.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:38 PM MST reply actions  

He almost gets a pass on that

Since nobody wanted to join me in crucifying Nash and Frye for getting their toes behind the line on 3 pointers. Cost us the Denver and Portland games.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:44 PM MST up reply actions  

i'm not a crucify type of guy

but i will agree that poor court-awareness hurt us significantly in those losses

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:46 PM MST up reply actions  

Is Clipper Daryl at the game?

I’ll swear I just heard him. I love that guy. Every team needs a Clipper Daryl.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:40 PM MST reply actions  

Our bench

IS BAAAAACK

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:41 PM MST reply actions  

I swear, it was a mental thing.

Barbosa’s not even 100%, hasn’t taken a shot, and made a semi-errant pass, and the bench is playing with way more confidence and swagger.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:43 PM MST up reply actions  

I think

He opens things up for the rest of them. He did win a 6th man of the year award

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:44 PM MST up reply actions  

It's true, but...

still. There’s no way a guy just coming off an injury has that much of an immediate effect, unless it was mainly mental.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:45 PM MST up reply actions  

I love how

LB ran gordon off the three point line

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:42 PM MST reply actions  

+1

That was a great effort.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:45 PM MST up reply actions  

LB!

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:46 PM MST reply actions  

he called his own number on that

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 6:46 PM MST up reply actions  

LB!!!

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:47 PM MST reply actions  

Well...it was a good try?

Can’t win ’em all, LB.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:47 PM MST reply actions  

Jon Barry

criticizing the suns again

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:49 PM MST reply actions  

Seriously.

It’s a Barry thing. If you have that last name, I’m probably going to dislike you.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:50 PM MST up reply actions  

lol

no my last name isn’t Barry

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:51 PM MST up reply actions  

No, not you.

I was speaking in generalities.

But, Jon Barry, Brent Barry, Barry Bonds…

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:52 PM MST up reply actions  

what about Barry White

He got me laid once, so he should get a pass.

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:54 PM MST up reply actions  

I liked Barry Sanders.

Too bad he was on one of the worst historical franchises. We’re watching the Suns play against one of the kings of that category right now, though.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:03 PM MST up reply actions  

nothing we havne't heard before

much of it historically has been true, so it’s hard to complain

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:50 PM MST up reply actions  

Yeah.

It’s not like Barry didn’t say anything that hasn’t already been said a million times about the Suns. On this site even.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:51 PM MST up reply actions  

Dudley

IS ON FIRE!!

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:50 PM MST reply actions  

i like this line-up

ability for two people to initiate the offense or be spot up shooters….
and allowing Stve Nash to rest

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 6:52 PM MST up reply actions  

I'd say they're coexisting pretty well so far.

Dragic hasn’t had a shot yet, but he’s got a rebound, two assists, and a steal, with one turnover.

Barbs has got two shots (out of two), one rebound, three assists, a turnover and a foul.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:54 PM MST up reply actions  

Blake Griffin not playing.

Is very, very sad. Saw him at Sumer League. There was him, and then there was everyone else.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 6:55 PM MST reply actions  

Bull.

That foul was on B-Diddy. No question about that.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:57 PM MST reply actions  

Jon Barry said

Good players get a pass

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:57 PM MST up reply actions  

Dont care what the stats say,to my eye

Amare is playing harder and better than last year

by southern oregon on Dec 25, 2009 6:59 PM MST up reply actions  

i agree

last few games he has really been playing well
the effort at rebounding specifically seems a lot better

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 7:01 PM MST up reply actions  

kaman reminds me of

tom petty… especially when he had that long hair…

by zeze_999 on Dec 25, 2009 6:57 PM MST reply actions  

And then turrible D by Stat.

With a goofy bucket to follow it up.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:57 PM MST reply actions  

Why is

Jon Barry working this game if he hates both teams???

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 6:59 PM MST reply actions  

Yeah, thanks Jon Barry.

“It’s Christmas, don’t bring up Clipper drafts…bah humbug!”

But you can still bring up the Suns struggles? Sure, we’ve had struggles, and there are still questions to whether or not our style of play can be successful in a championship run, but he’s kinda hypocritical.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 6:59 PM MST reply actions  

Offensive boards

Had it not been for the early rebounding suck, this game wouldn’t even be close.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:02 PM MST reply actions  

Its incredible how easy they can penetrate

its frustrating…

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 7:02 PM MST up reply actions  

Wil!

Thanks for covering the Christmas game! I did it last year… I hope you’re enjoying the game.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:04 PM MST reply actions  

yeah if i were stan id photograph my ice cream, but that aint me!

was that Barry he mentioned the Suns scored 140 against the clips last year? Who cares? It sounds like a backhanded comment meant to demean the Suns (look at what they did last year and they cant do it now)

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 7:07 PM MST up reply actions  

+1

you would be too if you played for MIke Dunleavy

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 7:07 PM MST up reply actions  

LeBron James...

…has NOTHING on Grant Hill!!

by Silkster on Dec 25, 2009 7:10 PM MST reply actions  

The Clips with 12 offensive rebounds in the 1st half.

For some perspective, these are the offensive rebounds by some other teams that played (48 minutes) today:
Cavs – 5 off rebs
Lakers: 14 off rebs
Celtics – 10 off rebs
Magic – 9 off rebs
Heat – 8 off rebs
Knicks – 14 rebs

But it’s not about the Clips being tougher. The Suns are getting caught up on switches around the basket, or trying to stop penetration to the hoop… either of which leaves them out of position to get rebounds.

by AlanS on Dec 25, 2009 7:21 PM MST reply actions  

Sort of.

Except the Clips are grabbing their misses at a staggering OREB% of 48.0 tonight. (League average 26.9%)

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:26 PM MST up reply actions  

Clips

17 2nd chance points. That’s turrible

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:25 PM MST reply actions  

Let's see what Jon Barry has to say about the Suns.

Probably that the Clips aren’t playing defense, so that’s why we’re up.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:25 PM MST reply actions  

And they're just missing shots.

The Suns don’t play D.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:26 PM MST up reply actions  

A hot J-Rich

gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Also, his help defense has been pretty good tonight as well.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:28 PM MST reply actions  

A nice improvement over last year...

when that whole Roger Mason Jr. thing happened.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:28 PM MST up reply actions  

Rich!

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:29 PM MST reply actions  

Good to know Frye can hit free throws.

Since he rarely ever shoots them.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:31 PM MST reply actions  

You don't need that when Rich is hitting everything.

Which he is, almost. (Knocks on wood)

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:37 PM MST reply actions  

Ouch.

That was just silly.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:37 PM MST reply actions  

so nice to see

as much grief as we give Amare, the boy recovers well from injury

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 7:39 PM MST up reply actions  

J-Rich

Scoring, passing and crashing the boards in the 3rd

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:39 PM MST reply actions  

Camby out for remainder

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 7:39 PM MST reply actions  

Don't look now..

But the Suns have closed the rebounding gap to 2 and have 7 offensive rebounds.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:39 PM MST reply actions  

Nice fast break!

Frye with the flush! Elevates and detonates!

(Sorry, harnessing my inner Tom Leander)

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:41 PM MST reply actions  

Did anyone see that?

The slow-mo air punch… like Amare wanted to do it but was like, “Nah, this just isn’t worth it.”

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:43 PM MST reply actions  

when?

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:45 PM MST up reply actions  

i like the slo-mo

version much better than the ones that gets him T’s

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 7:47 PM MST up reply actions  

Time to put this team away

Focus and don’t let them back in at all

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 7:43 PM MST reply actions  

Seriously

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:44 PM MST up reply actions  

Did I say I hate Jon Barry?

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 7:44 PM MST reply actions  

Jon Barry

Not giving the Suns credit at all

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:44 PM MST reply actions  

Could someone transcribe what barry is saying as I have no sound….?

by keify34 on Dec 25, 2009 7:45 PM MST reply actions  

The Suns play no Defense

this is a team that will let you back in it, they blew big leads in Dallas, Orlando… bla bla bla..

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 7:46 PM MST up reply actions  

he's not saying anything

that hasn’t been said millions of times before over the last five years about our defensive ineptitude, lack of playoff success, etc

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 7:46 PM MST up reply actions  

Robin Lopez

is this guy in coach’s doghouse? he needs to play if he’s gonna get better, but doesn’t seem to be getting any time. I mean, playing against Kaman, a legit center, seems like a good place to give him some run

by ArizonaCactus on Dec 25, 2009 7:46 PM MST reply actions  

JRich is doing great at helping on the glass.

Clippers are missing Camby, who won’t return due to the bad knee.

by AlanS on Dec 25, 2009 7:46 PM MST reply actions  

its been said over and over

but we are much better when Rich is on. he began the game loafing around and it even looked as if he was limping. his hand isn’t 100%, but he needs the ball early and often to get going.

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 7:48 PM MST up reply actions  

The transcription of what was said is at the end.

While pretty funny, it’s really just funny in the “Did he really just say that?!” way.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:48 PM MST up reply actions  

It's on Youtube

They weren’t serious but clearly ignorant

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:50 PM MST up reply actions  

I've got Lawler's back

He is a class act. He just misspoke a bit. I’ll take Ralph Lawler over the Lakers’ announcers any day.

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by Mike Lisboa on Dec 25, 2009 7:54 PM MST up reply actions  

Totally.

I don’t think it was meant as offensive, just…it’s unfortunate. You really have to be careful with what you say these days.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:55 PM MST up reply actions  

Well

They are the Clippers announcers. They have nothing better to talk about

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:59 PM MST up reply actions  

I want

ESPN to not assign Jon Barry to any Suns game. I’ll gladly pay his salary for him to stay home

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:49 PM MST reply actions  

and he doesn't enjoy the games either

it’s like a punishment for him.

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

by PanamaSun on Dec 25, 2009 7:50 PM MST up reply actions  

he can stay home

and watch Nash videos on youtube

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:53 PM MST up reply actions  

JYD for 3!

Man, what a career night for him.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:49 PM MST reply actions  

"running on all cylinders tonight..."

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 7:50 PM MST up reply actions  

taco time, bitches!!!!!!

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 7:51 PM MST reply actions  

Dudley is just such a cerebral player.

He’s one of the smartest players on this team, along with Hill and Nash.

And to be mentioned in the same conversation as those guys, as far as basketball smarts go, that’s a pretty big honor.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:52 PM MST reply actions  

When the Suns offense is flowing the way it is tonight,

it’s a sight to behold. Truly a masterpiece.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:53 PM MST reply actions  

tru dat, playa

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 7:55 PM MST up reply actions  

not sure why i said that

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by Wil Cantrell on Dec 25, 2009 7:55 PM MST up reply actions  

All good.

I feel you, homie.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 7:58 PM MST up reply actions  

Jon Barry

Wants the Clippers to make a comeback just to say “I told you so”

Steve Nash plays D!!

by phxsuns on Dec 25, 2009 7:59 PM MST reply actions  

Not his fault.

Who doesn’t love a good comeback (except the home team and their fans)?

That Kings vs. Bulls game was AMAZING.

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by Trevor Paxton on Dec 25, 2009 8:00 PM MST up reply actions