Moving right along ... Suns vs Kings an Oedipus tale
by Seth Pollack on Mar 29, 2009 11:43 AM MDT
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PrintLet's forget about last night, shall we? There are a scant 9 games remaining in the Suns' (regular) season and for this moment, at least, we will dispense with the playoff number crunching, must winning and off-season roster sales plans.
Today, our favorite Suns face the Sacramento Kings, the fallen royalty of the NBA. The Kings represent the famous Greek myth of Oedipus, who killed his father, married his mother and brought ruin on his city.
This is where I run into trouble with the metaphor. I don't know or care about the Kings enough to place the story in a Sacramento context.
Did Kevin Martin squeeze out whomever had his job before him and steal that man's woman only to lead his team to a league worst 15 and 56 record?
Did one of those crazy Maloof brothers hook up with a showgirl that was a distant cousin of Maria Shriver-Schwarzenegger, incurring in the wrath of the Kennedy family gods and bring this once mighty franchise to the brink of Anaheim?
Perhaps Tom Ziller loses sleep over these matters, but we've already spent too much time talking about the Kings franchise for my taste.
Let's look instead at the Kings roster, because I am sure most Suns fans have no idea who is playing for this team after their active trade deadline shuffle.
Kings Back Court
The Kings start (and stop) with Kevin Martin, who, after battling injuries and missing 23 games, is finally healthy again and putting up Martin-like numbers of 24 points per game. He is a prolific scorer who at 6'7" can create his own shot at any time. He's a tough cover for most teams. For the Suns' Grant Hill, he is just another in a long line of challenges.
If Grant is looking to redeem his performances in Utah and Portland, shutting down Martin is a great way to do it.
Stop Martin and you beat the Kings.
Behind Martin is the former Timberwolf Rashard McCants. McCants is one of those guys that seems to be able to play this game at a high level and yet never does.
At point, the Kings have that other Slovenia lefty guard, Beno Udrih. I've always been a fan of Udrih and think that Kings fans' frustration with him has more to do with his being over exposed as a starter on a bad team. Udrih would always have made a perfect backup PG in Phoenix instead of that Banks character that the Suns signed instead.
Udrih will probably give a tired and perhaps disheartened Steve Nash trouble.
Backing up Udrih is Bobby Jackson who used to back up Chris Paul and whoever the point guard in Houston was, but wasn't good enough for either of those teams, who still don't really have depth at the point. That should tell you all you need to know about Bobby Jackson, but if not, you can click here and read all about him. Enjoy.
Kings Front Court
At Small Forward, the Kings run out former back up SG Francisco Garcia who is a potent scorer in his own right but now has been forced into a starting role at small forward where he's struggled done well to put up 13 ppg. Garcia is a guy that will kill you if you are playing like crap but is easily discounted if a good mediocre bad team bothers to show up.
The big men tandem of Spencer Hawes and Jason Thompson is interesting. On paper, anyway. Both have decent games but both are young and generally overwhelmed on most nights. I like these kids and look forward to seeing them improve over the next few years.
Today's game should be no exception, unless the Suns have packed it in and left their Give-a-Damn back on the floor in Salt Lake City at about the 25-second mark of the fourth quarter. Right, we are not talking about that.
With no more Mikki Moore or Brad Miiller, there is simply too much pressure on Hawes and JT to carry the big man load for this gutted roster.
Kings Bench Court
The main punch of the Kings bench is former Bull Andres Nocioni. Noc is a decent enough player. He's basically Jared Dudley with more experience and a fatter wallet, which goes to show you that giving big contracts to guys that are as prevalent as dollar bills in a strip club is always a mistake.
The Suns bench will likely get big minutes in this game, especially if the starters once again look more interested in summer vacation plans than playing out the season.
Lopez and Swift (aka Stropez) might have to help keep the bigger Kings off the glass as they did in the 2nd half of last night's game where the Suns managed a +1 edge after getting slaughtered in the first half by 11 rebounds.
Prediction
After the Suns lost to the Mavs (and then the Cavs) a few weeks ago, I gave the Suns very little chance to make the playoffs. Mostly because they were playing poorly but also because the hole was too deep and the schedule had some nasty spots.
The Suns came out and played by far their best stretch of the season going 6-0 and and looking great in the process. Depth. Fire. Balance. It was a joy to watch and when Barbosa went down the team showed the resilience that had been lacking all year and won a couple more, including huge home wins against the Nuggets and Jazz.
Asking this team to then go and beat Portland in Portland with no rest and Utah at home with their divine advantage was always a tall order. Despite the lost-won-lost outcome of last night's game (which we are still not discussing) I have no complaints with the 6 and 2 record since March 14 and the 2-2 record against 3 playoff teams.
Losing this game to the worst team in the league despite the built in excuses would ruin all of that goodwill.
Yes, it is the fourth game in five nights. Yes, the Suns lost an emotional heart-breaker in overtime last night. Yes, the Suns are old and pretty much done for the season.
It doesn't matter. This game must be won.
Suns 123 - 105
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our bench
given the OT last night, I am expecting a lengthier playing time for the 2nd unit in order to rest the old starters.
Our playoff chances suck, but who cares.
I love watching this team play the way they’ve been playing.
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'll definitely not be happy if we lose this game
Or even if we won by barely eeking out.
Best case scenario: Starts run them off the floor in 1st Q with Shaq shooting something like 7 of 9. Then the bench comes in, keeps the lead and keep them at bay. Hopefully none of Nash/Hill/Shaq/JRich (who is seemingly hurt) play more than 30 mins. I hope to see a lot of Dudley/Dargic/Tucker/Swift/Admunson. Maybe some Fropez too.
And Matt Barnes… let’s not talk about Matt Barnes…
+1
I got home in time to watch most of overtime, and after seeing Barnes make that pass, it was the fifth time in my life I truly wanted to murder someone. What I haven’t figured out is why Shaq hasn’t pounded his head in. Someone needs to show some leadership and call him out, in public if possible, and then Gentry needs to bench him for the rest of the season.
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The suns need to win.
The suns have less than 10 games left in the season and they are going to need to win almost all of them in order to get into the playoffs. I believe they need to play Jared dudley more. they would have won if they played him more. he made like all of his shots. It was definitely the missed ball in play that messed the game up when they had the lead.
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I don’t think they’re out of it completely, Cleveland covered last night’s loss, and if they win this they’ll only be down 2.5 games. The Suns have a much easier schedule left, with another game against the Kings and 2 against the T-wolves. The game against the mavs is definitely a must win, though. If they can get that, there is a chance.
I’m a fan of both teams, but I’d much rather see the Suns make it than the Mavs, they stand a better chance of an upset.
My NBALP feed is blacked out for no good reason...AGAIN!
Time to spend half an hour on the phone to catch half time.
I know...
Barnes – Hmmm I couldn’t make a shot last night to save my life, I know I will start this game off by shooting a 3 pointer! Brilliant!
No, I don't think so
For all the shit Barnes gets he has come up for us big in big games and still brings a lot to the table. I think he’s really stepped up to playing at PF and with all the TOs and ill advised 3’s he doesn’t slack off on defense or on the boards. He’s a better passer, rebounder, runs the floor better, and is generally a better fit to play with Nash and the starting unit. Lou gets into foul trouble way too quick, especially against starting caliber players. He averages almost 3 fouls / 15 minutes of play, I don’t think he could play starters minutes.
From the start of our six game win streak Dudley has been averaging just under 24 minutes a game and right now that seems just about perfect for him. He’s great and I think with Barnes and possibly Hill gone next year he could be a starter, but right now with the bench playing so well and only a couple games left he should continue to come off the bench.
by hcblankscreen on Mar 29, 2009 7:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Making it hard on us too.
Couldn’t ask for a better (or is it worse) team to play on the 2nd end of a back to back and we look bad. Ugh.
WTF
just got home and we are down by 6? are you kidding me!?
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
Hola señor. Como esta?
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
Estaba bien
hasta que vi el marcador! perdiendo contra los Kings? Que estupidez…
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
I just got here.
Has it been this bad the whole time?
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
yeah!!
i hope your presence can bring our team some luck.. we sure need ‘em with the way we’re playing tonight
If you say so.
I can be the mascot tonight I guess.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
It seems to me
that they don’t care. No energy no movement no punch no nothing. I’m falling asleep watching this.
If it goes on like this
I’m gonna go clean out the cat’s litter box and maybe clip her nails while I’m at it.
Do they know that Dalls lost today?
WTF wrong with them!
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
Maybe
They fell sorry for them. I would too if they were playing anyone else.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
Barnes is still playing?
What the hell are they thinking?
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
Trap game
4 games in 5 nights, come in against a young team after an OT loss. This is the prototypical trap game.
jrich
just missed 2 free throws.. an ominous sign of things to come
Does anyoine have a link?
adthe not working for me. Maybe that’s a sign…
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
Nah
they don’t have it. Let me try another that I know
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
http://www.pptvu.com/english.html
That site usually has a list of links.. I haven’t tried it today though.
Looks like
my mascot skills aren’t working. My lack of a decent gorilla suit is a problem.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
maybe our 2nd unit
should be made the 1st unit… i got more confidence in our 2nd unit
To be fair
you expect less out of the 2nd unit, so it’s easier for them to meet/exceed your expectations.
But yes, I do feel the same.
Hacemos que la mierda paresca chocolate.
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Halftime
True fans stick with their teams through thick and thin. What about boredom?
I’m seriously considering not watching the 2nd half
I'll watch it
but only because I love suffering and misery. Or something.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
I'm listening to the "Kings radio network"
How miserable can those guys feel following that team?
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
Not much worse
than I’m feeling right now.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
for the few flashes of brilliance Matt Barnes shows, he shows just as many acts of idiocracy, he is not the answer at SF next year
who do you guys like in the draft? (realistic pick)
1-willie warren
2-dejuan blair
3-jeff teague
4-ty lawson
5-patrick patterson
I take Lawson after watching today, unbelievable
I also trade for another pick and take Earl Clark
Future lineup of
Lawson
JRich
Clark
Amare
????
damn suns need a win this game and their losing at half time
hopefully suns will get this win tonight. Shaq needs to set it up. Grant hill is doing good though.
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The reason
teams like the Kings suck is because they fall apart in the second half. I hope that’s the case tonight.
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Suns vs kings
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New member here as you can see.
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+1
And I’ll take his salary.
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lol
sounds good.
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yah we can
dallas lost today
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I hate J-Rich. Dude never makes the extra pass.
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 like him
in the same way I like fried chicken. It seems good, but in the end, it’s no good for you.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
For the record
He’s shooting 33.7% from 3 this season.
For comparison, Zach Randolph is shooting 35.3% (!!!) this season.
shaq's 7 out of 8 FG
common sense tells me that i should just feed him the ball every time… doesn’t need a genius to figure that out
Don't blame me
I’m just the mascot.
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WHAT ARE you good for Lopez
rebounds? no
energy? no
blocks? no
passing? no?
inside "presence? no
intangibles? wtf
But Steve Kerr told us he was better than Brook.
Are you telling me that Steve Kerr was WRONG?
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."
Amazing how they are identical twins
and Brook is so much better than Robin. You would think they would more alike in their abilities on the court. I should know since I’m an identical twin and we are equally good or bad at the same things.
They guy from Sac Radio
is as surprised as we are…
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
lets lie down and let the KINGS walk all over us
this is just our team showing us that they don’t want to fight anymore. aIt’s hard to be a fan in this situation.
Not paying much attention
so I see we are down by four, look away from the TV, look back and we are down by 10. WTF?
the ridiculous thing is
from looking away for 5 minutes, I would not be surprised if we were either up 20 or down 20
Stupid Shaq.
What happened to “I make them when I need to”?
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
Stupid Shaq +1
Stupid Kerr.
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."
stupid me
for buying this— we’ve got a chance at the playoffs bullsh$t
We still do technically have a chance.
The Suns might need a lot of resolve to beat Sacramento tonight but they do need to remember that even two consecutive losses have not taken them out of the race. Cleveland’s win over Dallas this afternoon has pulled Phoenix within three games again. The Suns could be within 2 ½ games after tonight and still play Dallas in a week. If they are within two games going into the two teams’ final four games, Phoenix will have a good chance with winnable games against Memphis twice, Minnesota and Golden State while Dallas will have three tough games in that stretch against New Orleans (twice) and Houston.
From Coro.
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."
hahaha... i'll have you fire away rather than barnes dude!
but steve’s got to get people more involved… statistics don’t favor us when he shoots too many shots a game…
It'd be nice if Udrih, Garcia, or Nocioni missed every once in a while..
It’d also be nice if we played some defense.
If you're wide open every time you shoot
of course it’s hard to miss.
Heck, I bet Tim Duncan can hit 3’s when he’s left open!!
that last line made faceplant.
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."
And
it would be nice if money rained from the sky. That’s actually more likely.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
my wife was looking for stuff to watch instead of this bullsh*t and said, “oh, what women want is on…at least that’s better than this”
and i couldn’t even argue with her. i’m sad.
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:03 PM MDT up reply actions
lol Jason Richardson has rubbed off on Jared Dudley
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."
season over
wahh!!!!!
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this is just depressing to watch
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 trade
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maybe it’s not smart to have 3 players well into their 30s on the team but i digress
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions
It worked for Boston
although their 3 guys aren’t as deep into their 30s as ours.
But really, it’s not age. It’s something else. We all know what it is.
thats sad
wow
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Can Alvin please call a gorram time-out and get this team to calm the frack 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."
no
thats not happening
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lol steve nash on the floor
just flopping
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we don't deserve
to be in the playoffs… ball don’t lie
neither do the mavericks, 76ers, bulls, etc…..
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions
lol what 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."
lol i hope we get into the playoffs im trying to make some money
on my website.
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by hcblankscreen on Mar 29, 2009 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions
this is sad
the suns in a short time went from the most exciting team in the nba to insignificant…damn you kerr.
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i will give Kerr some credit for getting Jared Dudley for the future. Unless of course we just trade him away…Although i would still rather have Diaw right now.
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
trading Diaw was one of the biggest mistakes this team has made
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."
7-0 run
Probably just enough to get my hopes up before crushing them again.
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i'll man the f* up and take back all the negative things i said
i just hope the suns win this game…
i always hope they win.
but I shouldn’t have to worry this much when we are playing the worst team in the NBA.
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions
that joe johnson commercial makes me all tingly
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 should
change my know name to Eeyore since watching them makes me depressed.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
boom
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 are pulling a way
i think its over
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i like this "leave them so wide open they might psych themselves out and miss" defense we're playing
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 yah thats ar style and lets let shaq miss 9 nine times at free throws
lol
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On the bright side, it'll be nice to read what Ghostface Ziller has to say after the 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."
unstoppable that hurt
game time
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i hope the suns use their “we gauge community sentiment” bullshit to know that I think steve kerr is a fucking moron
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions
I think they have officially thrown in the towel
not just this game, but for the rest of the season.
yeah, they look like a team that doesn’t care at all. no chemistry. no pride.
and nash just looks disengaged, old, and tired
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
no dont say that i need the playoffs
this is just another loss. we can make it up.
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hell
if we cant get a stop on the queens we deserve to miss the playoffs
by IrrationalAgent on Mar 29, 2009 9:21 PM MDT reply actions
It's over
I don’t believe in this team anymore. Blown chance to cut it to 2.5. bye bye playoffs.
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look at my site i need the playoffs lol
they are going dammit. fuck the mavs.
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i'll go out watch my car rust...
that’ll be more exciting than this…
It's always been that 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."
if he doesn’t want to lose he should play better early in games and focus more on defense
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:23 PM MDT up reply actions
we got a min left we will win!!
here we go !!!
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Just starting it up. tell me what you think. Trying to get it noticed.
maybe the queens will melt down in the last 1:27
much like our suns did last night vs. the jazz.. oh wait, we’re not supposed to talk about that. my bad.
time to let the young guys show the world why we kept them!
yeah, only we choke away games.
we scuk
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Jason Richardson fails again.
No surprise.
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."
Nash, aside from the fourth quarter stuff aside, was horrible defensively and early in the game was making completely horrible decisions. He is also to blame for our failures.
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:26 PM MDT up reply actions
3rd post in a row talking about how Nash is to blame.
Really man? He’s the only guy who effing tried out there.
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 agree that his effort is laudable. he certainly looked tired, but he always fights to the bitter end. he always has my utmost respect for what he does for this team, but i’m not going to go out and say he isn’t part of the f*in problem
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions
what cactus said
this team is not assembled to succeed
and for the record, I blame Kerr more than anyone, and I blame Nash the least of anyone, since his effort is at least consistent, even if ineffective defensively.
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Offensive rebound for Sac?
Suns don’t want to win
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
yeah, i really don’t think they want to win. they just aren’t trying
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:26 PM MDT up reply actions
oh
i thought this was decided at the half..
time to let the young guys show the world why we kept them!
Well, goodnight guys
The mascot needs rest. Panama, cuidate.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
thx, you too.
We don’t deserve to go to the playoffs. That’s the truth. Here come the Mavs Trolls. I’m out!
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
They must have had about 80 offensive rebounds this game...
And I don’t understand why Hill fouled when we were down 5 with 1:15 to go.. they had 15 sec left on the shot clock. If they missed, we would have had the ball with 1 min to go and a quick score would have made it a 1 possession game with 45 sec left.
I still say we keep the team together for one more season with Gentry..
I’m not super surprised by this loss, just disappointed.
+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."
I'm 10 times more bummed out than I was after last night's game
and I didn’t think that was possible
+1, I'm just feeling depressed right now
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 feel sorry for you
why be depressed about a game. i got my team MSU baby! March madness.
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Visit phoenixsuns playoffs for 2009!
Just starting it up. tell me what you think. Trying to get it noticed.
Based on the box score, looks like Jared Dudley had another solid go of it, though. However, lots of turnovers.
he had a lot of hustle plays, as per usual. he missed some shots (although i’m not sure him shooting 3s is what we want for him) and made some turnovers, but i would take his effort and play 100000000000000000000000000000000000x over Barnes
by ArizonaCactus on Mar 29, 2009 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions
I Can't Laugh Hard Enough...
One of the five “cupcake” games you have left on the schedule and you couldn’t get the job done. Rest assured, the M’s (Minnesota, Miami and Memphis) are not as resistant as Denver and Cleveland. The magic number for us to clinch is 6 now and even with the loss to Cleveland and Denver, Phoenix has not made up any ground over the weekend.
How can you even think of winning against Utah, New Orleans, and the game against Dallas when you can’t even beat the wimpiest team in basketball. They may be bad but in front of their home fans and with one of the worst defenses ever serving as their enabler, the Kings threw a party. 70 points by halftime- and if they were just a little more accurate with their 3’s, it would have been 80
When we meet next Sunday, it may just be meaningless..
by Hater From Dallas on Mar 29, 2009 9:45 PM MDT reply actions
I don’t live under a bridge in some Nordic fairy tales. And I’m not a naked doll with odd-colored Don King hair, a permanent smile and missing genitalia. So don’t call me a troll.
by Hater From Dallas on Mar 29, 2009 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Inbreeding for a brighter tomorrow!
You must be the result.
"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"
by Diosnomeama on Mar 29, 2009 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions
In case you forgot.. Your guys lost in Sacramento 102-95 earlier in the year.
You’ve also lost 2 of 3 to Utah and 2 of 2 to New Orleans so I guess you can’t really think of winning against them either.
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