Game Thread: Summer Suns vs Vegas Raptors
by Seth Pollack on Jul 15, 2009 4:28 PM MDT
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PrintSuns are about 2 hours away from tipping off their second game against the Raptors summer squad.
No word yet if Dragic will play against two of the better known point guards he might face here: Quincy Douby and Roko Ukic. Earl Clark should play.
The front court match ups will be interesting, with Lopez going against Patrick O'Bryant, who is big and has some NBA experience in Golden State and Boston. He didn't play much in either place, but he at least should be a better test for Robin than the Dallas centers.
In their last game -- a win over the Blazers -- the Raptors started 6'11" 270lb Paul Davis at power forward. He logged 20 minutes in that game. If the Suns start Clark at PF as expected, this will be a very interesting test for him against a guy who's much, much bigger. The other Raptors front court player that will test Clark is the highly athletic Brent Petway. "Air Georgia" is a former D-league dunk contest winner and defensive player of the year. Petway is an experienced player who will certainly test the young Clark.
I don't know yet if Tucker will play in this game, but I hope he does or DeMar DeRozan might go off for 30.
Steve Kerr, David Griffin and Alvin Gentry are up in the stands watching the Bulls/Bucks game which precedes the Suns.
And hey, our own Mike Lisboa just arrived and sat down next to me! Hi Mike!
[Note by Phoenix Stan, 07/15/09 4:42 PM MST ]
I stalked Steve Kerr in the lobby and talked to him for a few minutes about the talks with Nash's agent, Bill Duffy, the progress of Amare's eye, and seeing Earl play today.
This was a little interesting on Amare's eye situation: He said, "Amare's not out of the woods yet. He's got to be disciplined the next few days and follow the doctor's orders and keep his head down."
No news on the Nash front. Nothing's changed, although Bill Duffy is here.
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anyway to watch the game online
not that im cheap but even the 5 bucks or whatever it costs is too much for since this is the rare chance i get to watch it….so anyone know where you can watch it for free
All of the games are archived
So even if you can’t catch it live you can still watch it. I doubt there’s any way to watch it for free since it’s online only, but you can always look.
by hcblankscreen on Jul 15, 2009 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions
True
more of a test then the guys the Mavs ran out there though
Blogging Suns Basketball
by Seth Pollack on Jul 15, 2009 5:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Well...
You’d think someone named Patrick Fitzgerald O’Bryant was born to be a star for the Celtics, but I guess not. Even though he’s been a huge bust since the Warriors drafted him (another case of a team drafting for need over talent), I think O’Bryant will be a good test for Lopez because of his size and bulk. If RoLo puts up a solid double-double today, I’ll have a little more confidence that he can be the starting center next year.
And Goran's recovered a bit
with a pair of nice passes: one to Lopex for a dunk and one to T-Griff for a wide open 3 that he passed on.
Earl Clark looked strong in his first few minutes
but both the Suns and the Raps went to the bench quickly.
Petway again...
demonstrating the whole Air Georgia thing. Suns have gone completely to their bench now.
I'll answer since Stan's away from his laptop.
Absolutely. I think P-Stan’s interviewed him 17 times in the last 2 days. Or twice.
just kind of curious
if management checks out the site at all
Let the fools have their tartar sauce!
by Funky Flapsack on Jul 15, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions
it'll click for him
eventually
Let the fools have their tartar sauce!
by Funky Flapsack on Jul 15, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions
I really wish I could believe that...
But I guess time will tell.
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by Scott Howard on Jul 15, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions
For the Raptors
I like what I’m seeing from Demar DeRozan on the offensive end of things. Kid is schmoove.
Dragic note.
I think he gets fouled about half the time he touches the ball. Maybe that’s Summer League par for the course. Or he’s just clumsy. Whatever it is, he attracts contact.
Earl Clark.
Playing like he’s got something to prove. Not quite proving it, but making his case. Stong on the glass and with a nice touch so far.
Clark makes me a liar
with a TERRIBLE shot from outside. I take it all back. At least the part about his touch. But he did have a couple of nice jumpers.
z dowdell
like what i have seen in both games should give him a 1 year min contract.(poor dragic still is up and down)
hoopsworld coach mike moreau talk
Nimmihn in denmund:
Most impressive undrafted Rookie in Vegas?
Mike Moreau:
Zabian Dowdell is technically a rookie, has been fabulous overseas. He’s an NBA player, just hasn’t found the right situation. He’s got the whole package. He just looks like an NBA vet in this setting. Why he’s getting overlooked is beyond me.
From a Suns perspective
It’s VERY unlikely they would add a 3rd point guard. And by unlikely I mean, impossible.
I am very glad
I didn’t have to pay to watch this game…32% shooting. No flow. Ugly.
Blogging Suns Basketball
maybe they'll pull it together in the second half?
we can only hope.
by Trevor Paxton on Jul 15, 2009 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions
I'd like to see a little more
Dragic/Lopez pick and roll. Wasn’t a PnR but they just connected for a nice dunk by RoLo.
Kasper Berzin
Has had a nice 3rd so far with a few put-backs. But he is one white man who cannot jump.
Link if you guys want to watch online.
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 don't know if he likes to foul...
but he does it enough to convince someone he does.
by Trevor Paxton on Jul 15, 2009 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions
More Dragic
I’m obviously keying on him today. His body language is atrocious. Maybe it’s the perma-fear on his face. Whatever it is, he looks like he doesn’t think he belongs out there.
The other striking thing is that despite the constant deer-in-the-headlights look, his skill is fairly undeniable. He’s got exceptional court vision and the ability to make those passes. Just needs to act like it.
UGLY COLLISION
At the end of regulation. The Raps’ Ekene Ibekwe went up to block Goran Dragic’s last second shot and collided with Dragic. He’s been on the floor for almost 10 minutes now.
Suns lose 74-73. Game notes to follow.
dragic has been on the floor for 10 minutes...
or ibekwe?
by Trevor Paxton on Jul 15, 2009 7:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Ibekwe now getting taken off the court on a gurney
with his neck immobilized. You just hate to see that.
from what i watched of the second half...
i liked clark’s determination for boards. i don’t know if it’s just because they fell to him, but he wound up with 12. his shot looked a little wary at times, but there were a few times when i was really impressed.
rolo didn’t do quite as hot. he had a few nice plays, but all in all, a throwaway game for him. i was impressed with his free throw shooting. hopefully he’s improved that this year.
dragic does have the perma-fear (i like that, mike) look, and he’s a very talented player. i just wish he’d get out of his own head and play like it.
griffin is becoming one of my favorite players on this squad. does well with the chances and time he’s given. very lou amundson-esque.
dowdell shot too much. but i don’t really care that much, because i don’t think the suns will (or should) sign him.
everyone else…eh.
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