Game Thread: Suns vs Trail Blazers
by Seth Pollack on Mar 21, 2010 7:59 PM MDT
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Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns, Mar 21, 2010 8:30 PM MDT
Coaches Notes:
- Kerr was happy with Clark's time in Iowa. He's a big fan of using the D-league and doesn't understand the "stigma" with sending guys down. He called it "stupid" that a media outlet used the term "demoted" to describe Earl playing with the Energy for a few games
- Kerr talked about Earl having good touch on his shot but poor technique with his side of the head shot and guys like that are inconsistent. Earl might work to "fine tune" his mechanics in the off season
- On the white board in the locker room was the standings for the Suns bracket contest. Robin and Thunder Dan are tied for first but Robin has Kansas winning it all while Dan has Kentucky and he picked Ohio State to get to the final four - not Kansas. Dan also picked the Cornell upsets
- LB and Dragic are 4th and 6th in the standings. Grant and Amare are last
- Gentry called a tough nosed defensive team that plays like their coach
- Tuffy from Slam Online (and other places) asked Gentry if the Suns play like him. He said, "I hope not. I sucked as a player."
- Gentry is happy with the way the Suns are playing over the past three weeks with a lot of focus and intensity
- Asked about Robin's 17fter in the Utah game, Gentry said he doesn't plan on using Robin in a pick and pop situation but he was happy Robin took the shot in that situation and said Robin has the ability to hit it
- Asked again about playoff seeding, Gentry said that this year it really doesn't matter. All the teams in the West are tough and even having home court isn't that big of a deal. He said there's no telling how it will end up. The Thunder (who Gentry likes) could end up second and the Blazers could be fourth. Only the Lakers seem to have the top spot locked up but even that could change if they play poorly w/o Bynum
- Travis Diener during warm ups smiled more than seemed reasonable. Jerryd Bayless never smiled once which apparently is his MO
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Hopefully we get a win here! Go Suns!
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
I think this game is huge if we want to keep distance from that 8th seed. The OKC just lost today, so it would be great if we can get a win. Also, Utah plays Boston tomorrow, so I’m hoping they can lose that one thus moving us closer to that 4rth seed.
Utah > Boston
And they shouldn’t have a big problem winning. But hey, stranger things have happened.
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by iamtrevorpaxton on Mar 21, 2010 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m giving the edge to Boston actually. They just beat Dallas in Dallas. They seem to be playing with more intensity. A lot of people are counting them out because of their age.
I know the game is in Utah, but that doesn’t scare the Celtics. Plus, the Jazz are a bit beat up. Rondo is going to make DWill work.
I really want Portland to remain that 8th seed because they have the best shot at knocking the Lakers out of the 1st round. For some reason they really struggle to play well in Portland.
Didn't Denver beat LA a few times also? Portland is tied 1-1 in the season series.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Yeah but later on in the playoffs Denver has a chance.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
God I hate the Spurs and Ginobili.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
I hate only some individual Spurs players, and since Bowen and Horry are gone, only Ginobili is there to despise. (My favorite Ginobili insult is too rude to display.) The Spurs, collectively, are a symbol of excellence.
And luck. They’ve gotten 2 franchise changing number 1 picks.
by gerriseinfeld on Mar 21, 2010 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Do you want to figth me??
Sorry my first memory of the Spurs is always that referee trying to figth Duncan..
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 21, 2010 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Joey Crawford?
When he gave him a T for laughing on the bench? That was pretty funny.
by gerriseinfeld on Mar 21, 2010 8:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Probaby??
It’s been a few years, but yeah, Duncan was laughing in bench..
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 21, 2010 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Lopez vs. Camby
Doesn’t Lopez have a slight size advantage over Marcus Camby? (Of course I know Camby has the experience.)
Ready 4 game!!! Lets hope Goran
Has a better game today!! & that RoLo & ama’re just repeat their stats from last game! Oh & no turnovers please!!!!
Game thread chat is rather slow today….usually by now we have about 70 comments haha.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
i hope the spurs game doesnt go into OT
by IrrationalAgent on Mar 21, 2010 8:36 PM MDT reply actions
What I hope is that the Spurs don't win.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
WOW REALLY! OT?
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Go Suns!!!
We need this win…! Indiana did us a favor and served a beatdown on OKC…Lets get into fith place tongiht!!!!
"I especially liked the part where I dunked on the McDonalds All-American dude..."
Anonymous high-school player after a Virginia basketball state championship game...
Damn OT
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
by PanamaSun on Mar 21, 2010 8:45 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Suns seem a little sluggish early on
LEt’s wake up and get it going..
"I especially liked the part where I dunked on the McDonalds All-American dude..."
Anonymous high-school player after a Virginia basketball state championship game...
Isn't it 14-7 Suns :D
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
San Antonio
is just giving me one more reason to hate them
I'm the resident pessimist. And I'm indefatigable.
Good start for the Suns
playing hard on both ends….Blazers collapsing in the paint giving JRich open looks…plus SWEET Nash to Jason bounce pass through two defenders in transition
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Ginobili's bald spot annoys me.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
my bald spot annoys me
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by Seth Pollack on Mar 21, 2010 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions
As nuch as I hate the Spurs - and I do - I respect and like both Tim Duncan and Pop.
The rest of the spurs, however, can go to hell.
Finally!
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
PROGRAM ALERT: SPORTSCENTER IS CURRENTLY AIRING ON ESPNEWS FEAT TIGER WOODS INTERVIEW"
Who cares……
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
by Suns R Us on Mar 21, 2010 9:01 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Los Suns jerseys?
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Weren’t we ahead 14-7 now it’s 16-16 :0
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
We can shoot!!
All the dang baskets don’t go in
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 21, 2010 9:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Kinda scary
That when Nash goes out Blazers go on a 13-2 run….
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
I'm just gonna put this out there....
….I hate the blazers. I dislike a number of their players, their fans, their arena, their jerseys, their history (barring the period where they had detlef shrempf, kemp and pippen which was laughable) and I hate Camby. I’m noit sure why, i just do.
Why are we wearing the orange jerseys?
Those are our alternate road jersesy! It’s messing with mojo!
Portland thinks they’re at home and it’s helping them.
Really, why do we always lose leads.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
so easily....
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Not as easy as us
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
I don't like when Lopez starts off so badly
He’s one of those guys that seems to have to start quickly.
'The NBA are trying to make the game global by renaming the uniforms 'Los suns'...
…that is one of the lamest ideas I have heard of. Well done stern.
Speaking of uniforms, I think it's time for a change.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Let's go retro! B
Just skip the short shorts !
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 21, 2010 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Agree. I like our current jerseys. The purple road ones are nice.
I also like the tangerine one, just not at home!
Interesting but not sure where that would come in?
Our logo doesn’t contain red so i think that’d be difficult
Well the SUN is actually yellow-green but appears yellow.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
No grey trim
Thin shoulders like the old school unis.
by gerriseinfeld on Mar 21, 2010 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Dunno just think the grey with purple and orange is ugly.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Marcus camby is horribly overrated.
Good rebounder but mainly because he refuses to come out of the paint. He refuses to get out onm his man if he is more than 8 feet from the bucket. Still, I’d have liked him in our uni.
completely disagree...
Not with the fact that he doesn’t show on pick and rolls. However, he is not overrated by evidence of his ridiculously huge point differential on defense when he is on the court compared to when he is off. Its not a coincidence when Toronto, New York, Denver, Clippers, and Portland have all been drastically better when he’s ON the court.
by dontTradeAaronNelson! on Mar 21, 2010 9:27 PM MDT up reply actions
portland- +7.4
Clippers +7.3
Denver + 1.8 , +7.1, + 3.1
The others would take me longer to find.
by dontTradeAaronNelson! on Mar 21, 2010 9:41 PM MDT up reply actions
He was when he won defensive player of the year
with the Nugs
by gerriseinfeld on Mar 21, 2010 9:16 PM MDT up reply actions
We had a 4 time defensive player of the year but we bought him out, I think we could have used him (wallace)
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Plus he is averaging more rebounds than STAT
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
our offense would have been severely hurt
by gerriseinfeld on Mar 21, 2010 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions
More importantly, we'd be paying him his full contract
by hcblankscreen on Mar 21, 2010 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
And...we could have used him for 1 season or resigned him after we bought him out
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
I'm not saying Camby isn't a good player but I;m saying that he's overrated.
People seem to miss that he doesn’t get out on his man, won the defensive player of the year award on a squad that was allergic to defense so was always able to help put and that, ok, his rebounds are impressive and his level of play at his age is underrated, but he is a one dimensional player.
Again, having said that, I’d still have wanted him on Los Suns.
So in short, I’m not sure what i’m saying.
Miller on Nash
Jburning, why do you say Nash matches up poorly with Miller ? I’m not that familiar with Miller.
Dudley always thinks about taking a three for like 2 seconds until he finally takes it or passes it up.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
anybody else think we should try annd pursue murphy? I mean the guy can rebound hit the three, he is 6 11 like frye, and he can play some tough d when he chooses to
We should try to pursue Gay, Bell, or Ross.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Okay he's back now?
I went away from the TV to the computer….
That was a long rest. Even for 2 fouls.
The main reasons we lose games are
- Turnovers
- Blowing huge leads
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
We actually average 14 turnovers a game
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
well 14.97 so basically 15 Turnovers a game
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
What is our turnover rate though?
We have a lot of possessions per game. More than most teams.
by gerriseinfeld on Mar 21, 2010 9:40 PM MDT up reply actions
24.1
18th in the league. ( 1 being best and 30 being worst)
by dontTradeAaronNelson! on Mar 21, 2010 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions
nice nsah to jrich
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Really good play by Nash....
….he ignored the fact that frye was wide open after the pick and roll, chose to wait an extra half second and went with the player closer to the bucket for a wide open point blank look. Really, really good play by Nash.
Interesting fact, in terms of OPP Charlotte is the best defensive team in the NBA
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
And in terms of OPP we are the 3rd worst defensive team in the NBA D:
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
This Los Suns thing.... I don't have a huge problem with it but...
….do casual spanish fans watch the game and see the Los Suns unis and think ‘wow, the nba is really reaching out to us and because of that, I enjoy the game more’?
They shouldn’t, because of course it means “The Suns,” which any Hispanic viewer knows the uniforms don’t normally say.
Which adds to my confusion.
I can’t see what the point of it is…if they’re gonna go with the spanish angle, why not choose the chinese angle instead because it’s a bigger market?
Um...where are Trev and Will tonight?
In fact, Wil cantrell hasn’t be on the boards for a while now…..
Not the best way to end the half
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Something about fastball is spanish :P
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
He said "de nada, chau"
You’re welcome, bye.
Haha.
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by iamtrevorpaxton on Mar 21, 2010 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Hope those ESPN...guys
are giving the Suns some props for playing D
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I've been flipping back and forth.
And Jon Barry still sounds disinterested about the Suns, but he’s at least giving credit where credit is due…mainly to Nash and Stoudemire, though.
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by iamtrevorpaxton on Mar 21, 2010 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I really don't care about Tiger Woods....
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Wait tiger cheated on his wife???
When?? I have never heard of this!
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 21, 2010 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions
I disagree
About his wife being smoking hot. :P still if he was going to go around banging pornstars, he should have never got married.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
What does her being hot have to do with anything?
by hcblankscreen on Mar 21, 2010 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, because the thought just never crossed their mind
by hcblankscreen on Mar 21, 2010 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions
And Colangelo was GM at the time.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
well technically joe wanted to go to a bad team so he could lead them, but i never really thought about it that way.. Those jackasses
And if the pick fell to number two we could have had Durant?
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
If we said that we wanted the pick to be unprotected and the Atlanta pick fell to 2 then we would have Kevin Durant.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
is anyone playing defence on andre miller
it looks as tho hes doing watever he wants out there
No I agree
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
He probably does
This is probably how it goes
Brown: “You guys know what the game plan is right!”
Team: “Pass the ball to LeBron!”
Brown: “You got it!”
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
LeBron does tend to have that effect.
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by iamtrevorpaxton on Mar 21, 2010 10:05 PM MDT up reply actions
I get it!!! I get it!!!!
Bags fly free!!! But how many times do I have to watch that comercial during half time.
Way, way too many.
I actually can’t even stand to see a Southwest ad on a billboard anymore, just because I’m haunted by “FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE”
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by iamtrevorpaxton on Mar 21, 2010 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions
I thought it was hilarious, just for being obnoxious. But my sense uf humor is a bit childish. Anyway…“Bags fly free—thrown off the plane at 20,000 feet.”
by 8472species on Mar 21, 2010 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions
WOW.
What a sh*tty commercial. I’m not interested in my bags flying free – more interested in my plane flight being cheap and arriving safely.
What the hell was that shot by portland.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
I can't put my finger on what it is I find so irritating about them....
I think it might even be the fact that there is nothing that defines them. They have no set style, they have no real identity….i dunno…
This game is starting to worry me....
We don’t have any rhythm offensively. They’re slowing us down.
I can see us losing this game — and we can’t afford to lose this.
They push, shove, elbow people
And slow game down
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 21, 2010 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions
We've got denvers number, portland has ours.q
The playoffs is ALL about the matchups..we get the right matchups and we’re headed to the wcf.
I leave the room, and I come back and we are tied. I am bad luck D:
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Does anyone know what the old early nineties Blazers team, the one that contended for championships and lost to the Bulls in 1992, was like? I’m a basketball history junkie, but don’t know much about that group. I wonder what they were good at.
Remember the Jail Blazers :P Telfair, Sheed, Randolph
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Wow
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Prediction
Blazers – 92
Suns – 87
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
The Three isn't falling
So stop shooting it! Three possession in a row wasted by falling for the three. We depend on the three too much. Whenever the three isn’t falling our offense just goes stagnant.
The Phoenix Suns...Where making average players look elite happens.
Another thing the Suns do, and I hate:
They feel like they HAVE to make a shot in transition if they get out on the break. If the shot ain’t there, don’t shoot it. Just hold onto the ball and wait for your teammates to catch up, and then set up a half-court set. Jason Richardson is most guilty of this.
Stupid refs
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Tim Donaghy's friends?
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
He does and you know it..
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
07 Playoffs anyone?
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by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions
All it'll takr to win this game on our part is a 4 minute period where we play our type of ball.
However, we’ve seen this type of game earlier in the season and we know the end result.
His rebounding and shot-blocking he can control
But his offense depends on how much they decide to get him involved. Not nearly as much involvement from our PGs this time around.
POLL
What NBA draft had more talent?
A. 1984 Draft (Jordan, Barkley, Stockton, Olajuwon)
B. 2003 Draft (James, Bosh, Wade, Anthony)
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
yes OR C 1996
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
6 Championships in 84
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by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 10:42 PM MDT up reply actions
have you seen the twolves play the man is their key player without him kevin love and al jefferson ave to coexist; not good
Being the linchpin on one of the worst teams in the league
Doesn’t make him not a bust
by hcblankscreen on Mar 21, 2010 10:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Then what is he?
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by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 10:43 PM MDT up reply actions
I actually think
That Darko has talent, He’s just never played over 10 mpg.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
STAT
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
F*** you Roy.
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
call timeout soon :P
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
I was getting food, we were losing by 6, now I come back and we are tied. I am bad luck when I watch :0
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Then
Please stop watching
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by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 10:50 PM MDT up reply actions
You want the Bags Fly Free ads instead? I just heard one on the radio now.
by 8472species on Mar 21, 2010 10:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Badly
And so does his nose
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by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 10:55 PM MDT up reply actions
ahh it must be so frustrating for amare
against utah hes able to dominate because he only has to play one position then 2nyt he has to play PF and C basically cuz lopez is playing like shit
I F'N LOVE
JARED DUDLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Phoenix Suns...Where making average players look elite happens.
The most athletic hands in the world....
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
How good would Andre Miller be if he could actually shoot the ball?
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NOW. Don't let them go on a 10-2 run and retake the lead.
That has been a big problem this year — giving up leads !
Could someone explain this picture to me? Why is Dudley in Knicks gear?
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Nice photoshop?
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Look at this post from a Blazers fan haha they are pissed
“Isnt it hilarious when a player who averages about 4 points a game hits a shot and immediately is back on D urging his teammates on and yelling any being a ‘leader’?”
He was refering to Dudley, they know nothing about Dudley and they are pissed haha
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I've never seen such a fast 37 year old! Go Grant!!
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Frye is playing nice D!!!
I hope we maintain this lead
Go Suns!!!
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I think so
We all want to fall in love. Why? Because that experience makes us feel completely alive,where every sense is heightened, and every emotion is magnified. Our everyday reality is shattered and we are flying into the heavens. It may only last a moment, an hour, or an afternoon, but that doesn't diminish its value, because we are left with memoriesthat we treasure for the rest of our lives.
They gotta stop trying to "put a dagger" in them
Play out the clock, hit high-percentage shots … stop with the “dagger three”
Take the damn ball to the rim!
We all want to fall in love. Why? Because that experience makes us feel completely alive,where every sense is heightened, and every emotion is magnified. Our everyday reality is shattered and we are flying into the heavens. It may only last a moment, an hour, or an afternoon, but that doesn't diminish its value, because we are left with memoriesthat we treasure for the rest of our lives.
And the Spurs
can go on a 5 game losing streak by losing to ATL tonight. And facing OKC tomorrow, then LA and CLE.
I'm the resident pessimist. And I'm indefatigable.
by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 11:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Then in Boston
I'm the resident pessimist. And I'm indefatigable.
by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 11:18 PM MDT up reply actions
The Blazers fans on Blazersedge think that all the calls are going our way...wow
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they'll foul.
can’t let the clock go down by 24.
Jesus Christ dude
Take it easy on the swears and expand your vocabulary
by hcblankscreen on Mar 21, 2010 11:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Seriously
I'm the resident pessimist. And I'm indefatigable.
by stevenash1326 on Mar 21, 2010 11:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Really.....
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
atleast Nash is shooting
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
The Thunder Lost to The Pacers!! 121-101
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A little late....
"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire
Also, the Spurs Lost to the Hawks 114-119
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What u trying to say?
Girls r too nice? Or girls don’t know what’s going on?
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 21, 2010 11:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Great Win!!!!
We all want to fall in love. Why? Because that experience makes us feel completely alive,where every sense is heightened, and every emotion is magnified. Our everyday reality is shattered and we are flying into the heavens. It may only last a moment, an hour, or an afternoon, but that doesn't diminish its value, because we are left with memoriesthat we treasure for the rest of our lives.
Now lets get this party started!
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What a gritty win! Frye stunk up the joint with only 6 points but did get 10 boards!
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Because that wasn't the play
We forced Miller to take that shot.
by hcblankscreen on Mar 21, 2010 11:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes you can,
i’m in Melbourne and i watch it on an International League Pass.
Get on it. (bit late now tho)
ohhk yeh of course league pass
unfortunately i havnt got that, i’ve thought few times about investing in it tho.
is there a minimum internet speed requirement?
yeah, but most broadband will cover it
I’m on Optus broadband, no worries with that.
Def worth it, you can also watch the day’s replays whenever you want.
HUGE win for us.
This is a win like no other this year – poor shooting, grinding it out, struggling and looking tuired the entire game but pulling it out in the 4th and doing it with zone defense.
Could not be more proud of the guys tonight.
Very important win.
Gotta give credit to Gentry for adjusting to the Blazers D.
And Nash actually played great D on that last possession !
He was all over Miller, hand in his face etc..
Our upcoming schedule
@Golden State
New York
@Minnesota
@Chicago
@New Jersey
@Detroit
@Milwaukee
We could head into that Milwaukee game with a 10 game winning streak! That schedule is soft as a baby’s bottom!
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We could face Thunder. They have no experience and Amar’e can dominate them. Because of the “No experience” they’re the type of team who will jack up threes when they’re down by 7 with 3 minutes left in the game.
I'd like to face OKC or Portland...that is shooting high though.
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If we had home court advantage I don't see it being that hard.
They aren’t deep, don’t have much size or depth.
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They actually did a pretty good job of Amare. Held him down the first half.
They’re a very good defensive team. Camby has helped them alot.
I'm not denying that
but Camby is 36 years old and has been known to get into foul trouble. When he’s out who are they going to put on Amare? Howard? Not a chance…Aldridge…Okay, he’s athletic and long but give Amare seven games to face an opponent and he’s gonna learn all of their weaknesses.
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OKC has the "superstar factor" though...Any time a team has superstar
Of that caliber they are dangerous. Plus, youth is a double edged sword in the playoffs. Yes, they don’t have any experienced but I don’t think anyone on that roster is north of 27 years old. There legs are in much better shape come playoff time.
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Don’t forget the years 06 and 07. Let Durant get his 40 and guard everyone else just like we did Kobe.
Westbrook and Green aren't anything to scoff at. Westbrook would run circles around Nash..
But overall it is a very favorable match up. No one on that front line could handle Amare. Not even close.
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Sure..30 points game, almost 8 rebounds and 21 years old. What a scrub.
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I honestly don’t fear the Nuggets. I’d be surprised if it took us 6 games to beat them. It would take us 5.
I wouldn't get that confident.
The Nuggets are a good team and are very motivated with the whole George Carl Thing….Plus, the whole altitude factor.
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When did I call him a scrub? I said he's not a Superstar.
He has one good season and you’re are ready to crown him a Superstar??
He doesn’t even have a balanced offensive game. Everything is jumpers and 3 pointers. He is not a well-rounded offesive player !!
Just because you made a stupid fan post doesn't mean he isn't a superstar.
He is averaging 25 points a game for his career, most of that on bad teams. I am ready to crown him a superstar along with a lot of other basketball experts. Every year his points have gone up, rebounds, FG%. Just because he doesn’t have the assists yet…The dude is only 21. He took a team that won 23 games last year and has already doubled there wins from last year.
It’s off-topic? We were talking about playoff match ups and I brought up Durant and the “superstar” factor. I’m not going to read your fan post. When did you become Charley Rosen or Marc Stein?
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You want to disagree on Durant, fine. I welcome that.
But why not do it in the forum I set up. I’m inviting it over there.
You were the only who replied too..
We were all talking about playoff match up, all mighty Jack. If I were talking about healthcare reform or flowers, fine…I agree with you, it’s not the proper setting but we were talking about schedule, seeding, and match ups and I think that information is perfectly in place.
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By the way -- I think you already read it.
Otherwise you wouldn’t have used my exact terminology; i.e. “scrub” and “Superstar.”
You’re just lying and being childish.
ha...
Now you’re just trying to bring on a stupid argument. As for scrub? I’ve been saying scrub since I was 12 years old. I didn’t know you invented the terminology superstar and scrub. I’ll be sure to send you copyright infringement fees whenever I use those words that YOU made up.
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Also, you should maybe send a bill over to TLC...
Seems they made a SONG OUT OF THAT WORD! OMFG.
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Also, gotta bill Molly Shannon while you're at it for making the movie "Superstar"
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Again, never said I "made them up"
Just think it’s funny that you just so happened to use both those words in the same comment in which you were obviously baiting me. How old are you? Grow up.
Really?
I wasn’t trying to be rude I’m just pointing out that Scrub and Superstar are common word in describing good or bad players. I wouldn’t argue about such a stupid thing as not reading your post if I did. Don’t be mad since I pointed out the obvious. You asked me a question and I responded…Thats usually how things go right? Maybe the sarcasm was unnecessary but I was just pointing out the obvious.
Also, I wouldn’t call it quite call it “battling” anymore then I would call it a dispute. I have no problem with and I’m sorry if I offended you. I just disagree with you in almost everything basketball and was defending on my stance that I didn’t read your post. If I disagree with you SO MUCH on Durant don’t you think if I read your post I would of made a comment saying so?
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Hey Rza. Comment got buried below.
I never called him a scrub. Just said he’s not a Superstar yet. I even said that I expect him to become Superstar. If you don’t agree why didn’t you comment on my fanpost? Why are you saying it here? It is off topic anyway.
yeah
thats a nice way to close out the road schedule huh?
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 21, 2010 11:27 PM MDT up reply actions
We could win all of those games...YOU GUYS DO REALIZE WE'RE ONLY 3 GAMES OUT OF SECOND!!
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of course the toughest one is tomorrow
its really hard to play GS on the road on a B2B
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 21, 2010 11:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Agreed...
Luckily they don’t play defense though.
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well neither do we, right? ;)
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 21, 2010 11:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Ha...I wonder what Portland has to say about that.
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That whole team is playing through injury.
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Agree dking. Hate to say it, but that could easily be a loss....
B2B after this tough, physical game. It will be tough. Even though it is Golden State.
The 2nd unit needs to step up big time for us to win
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hey maybe barbosa will loosen up
he’s playing scared right now, timid. But nothing makes you feel comfortable like playing GS. The only problem is losing a shootout cuz we get lulled to sleep.
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 22, 2010 12:01 AM MDT up reply actions
hey, I got three daughters, bkj
I got your back. Who’s giving you a hard time? (sorry, too many comments to sift through)
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 22, 2010 12:05 AM MDT up reply actions
oh whoops, I misread that comment. Sorry
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 22, 2010 12:05 AM MDT up reply actions
The Bucks are a tough team to beat and we know what the Warriors and Knicks can do to us if we don’t come in focused because we do it to other teams all the time.
No doubt
Any NBA team can win on a given night (Besides Minnesota and New Jersey) but I’m just saying if we play like we’re supposed to there should be no reason not to go undefeated in that stretch, agreed?
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last time Suns won with sub-.400 shooting percentage? Jon Barry's answer: 1973. Actual answer: Feb 2008
but he did gives props to Suns defense…. after praising Portland twenty times in between each Suns praise
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He did. I liked how he said, “The Suns are shooting 36%, but this game is tied because of their defense.”
I have to give props to Jon Barry for not being so biased this time.
Well he had to...
Otherwise EJ would kick his butt like how he said EJ convinced him that Amare is playing better than anyone in the league after the ASG.
I just think these guys come in with canned phrases and don't prepare
its like a broken record. All offense, no defense… wait, the Suns won by scoring under 100 points? really? well, whatever. onto the next game
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 21, 2010 11:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, this is what you get when you play the Suns. We won this type of game before against the Hawks only the Blazers did guard us better than I’ve seen any team guard us this season.
and we still won. Not too shabby
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 21, 2010 11:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow, we have 3 guys that got double digit rebounds
I hope the Suns always show this type of effort especially with the below .400 teams.
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I thought Dragic played a decent game despite the Blazer’s great defense. Lopez was pretty quiet. He needs to step up against these more experienced centers.
I'm hoping they would increase Lopez playing time
against the remaining teams like against the T-wolves and Bucks. Playing against their center would be a valuable experience for Robin and to at least get him more acclimated against the kind of competition other West center would bring in the playoffs.
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I thnk Gentry's doing a good job with Lopez and Frye
One of them seems to be a double-double threat each night, while the other seems invisible. And Gentry plays one of them most of the 4th. Lopez played the whole 4th on friday right?
Or, it could be that gentry is messing with them…
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by Alex Laugan on Mar 21, 2010 11:43 PM MDT up reply actions
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