Game Thread: Suns vs Pacers
by Seth Pollack on Mar 6, 2010 6:45 PM MST
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Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns, Mar 6, 2010 7:00 PM MST
Coaches Notes:
- Light crowd tonight in the media. Guess the Pacers aren't a big draw
- On the white board in the locker room it said, "Must Win". Asked Gentry about that he blew it off just saying that every game is a "Must Win"
- Goran isn't playing. Suns thought about activating LB but decided that he wouldn't play anyway so neither backup PG is active.
- As was the case Wednesday, Hill and then Dudley will play backup PG. Clark will probably get minutes again as well to help with the rotation
- Gentry fully expects the Pacers to go small again with Granger at the PF since that was the lineup that did so well against the Suns last time
- That leaves Amare trying to chase Granger around which isn't a good look
- Asked by Craig Grialou of KTAR if the Suns even had enough guys to practice this coming week, Gentry pointed over at Thunder Dan. Suns will be off Sunday and then practice Mon,Tue and Thur this week
- LB was once again on the court taking shots. He even stayed a little longer and shot some free throws. Then he signed about 50 autographs before heading in
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Looks like it's going
to be a quiet night around here…just hope the Suns don’t ignore this game too
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The weather here is perfect, I live on a beach, the waves are awesome..
and I’ll be watching this :)
Mmm... He needs a better nickname..
Any ideas??
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 6, 2010 7:16 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I like JRich. I like how he's turned his season around and hasn't let a couple of fairly big mistakes affect the remainder of his season.
Plus he always seems to give a sh*t which is a good thing.
c'mon fropez!
2 fouls already
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."
It's Frye!!!!
Ready 4 3 pointers!!
by Aztiramtempe on Mar 6, 2010 7:19 PM MST via mobile reply actions
jason for three!
and then the foul
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."
Troy Murphy is such a forgettably productive player
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."
BAGS FLY FREE
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 think he has one
I am working on getting him on for a Live Chat though…stay tuned
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Channing?!
Oh noes!
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."
Channing looked messed up
He didn’t move his right arm at all while walking to the bench. On the bench Nelson tried to get him to raise it but it looked like he couldn’t get his arm over his head.
He got up and walked to the training room. Suns doctor went as well…
But check this out…Tony Parker broke his hand
http://www.poundingtherock.com/2010/3/6/1360602/tony-parker-has-a-broken-right
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They are calling it a Sublexed right shoulder
and say he will return…
I think that’s kind of like a dislocation isn’t it?
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They said on the telecast it slid out and back in
by hcblankscreen on Mar 6, 2010 7:46 PM MST up reply actions
I know it's not ideal having earl bringing the ball up but I don't dislike it.
He has handles and with no nash, i don’t see a big problem with it.
holy vishnu
I turned the game off when NYK was up like 11-4. They looked sharp.
Nets now have 2 of their 7 wins against NYK…lmao
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."
He looked good last play
should’ve had an assist
not much
he got tangled up w/ McRoberts who shoved him off a bit. Lou took offense…not much of anything
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Nothing
Lou just being Lou, got tangled up with McRoberts as they ran down the floor and neither guy wanted to untangle
by hcblankscreen on Mar 6, 2010 8:01 PM MST up reply actions
it made me laugh how they just stood there hooked together
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."
God Indy are boring.
There is nothing exciting about them anymore. There’s nothing controversial, nothing to admire…there’s nothing. Just an empty space. They should change their unis from yellow and white to grey.
Yep
Their entire roster is pretty blah outside of Granger. And even he’s just barely a star in the league.
It does suck that they had to blow up a championsihp squad
by hcblankscreen on Mar 6, 2010 8:09 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, and I feel for the fans. They deserve better than they've got on the floor.
Any time you’re paying Mike Dunleavy and Troy Murphy big money, your franchise is going nowhere.
He's not playing like Steve Nash plays but even at 60% he's still better than Indy's combo of Earl Watson and TJ Ford combined.
He’s struggling, no doubt about it but he’s gutting it out and doing what he can. There are a couple of flashes of what he can do when he’s healthy but otherwise it’s a pretty pedestrian performance. Much like the overall teams today.
Complete OT
..but is there a vid of that three pointer from Amar’e against the Spurs? I really needed that one, tks.
I’m loving how Grant has been playing. Can’t believe how he’s 37 already.
You'd believe if you saw
him in the locker room post game…dude can barely walk. I can’t believe he plays this well
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why are we struggling so bad?
Its not like this game is a back to back and the pacers are 2nd last in the east, lets face it there horrible.
Why are we not blowing this team out of the water and why is our defense so bad 2nyt?
Nash looks like his hurting so bad, this is no way is nash bashing but if they dnt rest him soon and hes gonna start to become as much of a liability as a positive out there.
His TO’s are have all ready gone up since this back injury has taken over him and his becoming easier to get around and slower to get out to shots on defensive end.
Because this is the NBA
You don’t just blow teams out of the water, no matter who they are.
by hcblankscreen on Mar 6, 2010 8:14 PM MST up reply actions
We don';t have much choice right now. Our 2nd and 3rd choice point guards are injured and so steve is almost forced into playing big minutes.
We go the way of Steve. He’s struggling so we struggle. Having said that, Grant is playing really well again and although we haven’t blown Indy apart, we’re slowly increasing our lead.
I can see that come the end of the game, we could have an 18 point lead.
Clark
I’d say let Earl Clark play big minutes in this boring game, but he just can’t do much right yet.
I'd say we need to secure the game before Earl plays big minutes.
I’m not taking this game fro granted…not yet…!
i wonder why
was earl hopeless on offense in college?
Poll of the day
Who is the Suns best spot up shooter?
A. Steve Nash.
B. Grant Hill.
C. Jason Richardson.
D. Jared Dudley.
E. Channing Frye.
F. Goran Dragic.
Steve Nash plays D!!
lol dont worry bout dallas
The suns arent getting 2nd in the west race, if we secured 4th i would be over the moon.
yeh i reckon well be 6th seed aswell
That wouldnt be so bad for us if we had to play denver i guess lol
Is it too late to join the party?
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 8:32 PM MST reply actions
Nice Drive by STAT
good evening guys
Sports are ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.
by Wichita SunSteeler on Mar 6, 2010 8:37 PM MST reply actions
Has the whole game been like this?
This is hard to watch
Sports are ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.
by Wichita SunSteeler on Mar 6, 2010 8:38 PM MST reply actions
Nice...
Since I got here Indiana has made a run and tied the game. :|
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 8:38 PM MST reply actions
I don't get these cisco commercials at all
wtf is ellen page doing visiting all these random places and why does she act so surprised by the online conferencing software everytime she sees it
Sports are ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.
by Wichita SunSteeler on Mar 6, 2010 8:39 PM MST reply actions
Well I think it's supposed to be her home town
But I just don’t get who thought Cisco →Ellen Paige
by hcblankscreen on Mar 6, 2010 8:46 PM MST up reply actions
Stop talking about hills FG% its gonna make him miss
Sports are ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.
by Wichita SunSteeler on Mar 6, 2010 8:44 PM MST reply actions
Duke in the house ( McRoberts)
Always wondered what happened to him
Sports are ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.
by Wichita SunSteeler on Mar 6, 2010 8:46 PM MST reply actions
Frye the mvp!
Sports are ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.
by Wichita SunSteeler on Mar 6, 2010 8:54 PM MST reply actions
Random comment
I’m still pissed at the Utah loss…
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 8:57 PM MST reply actions
lol
i was about to go to sleep not bother to comment but the fight woke me up
it was pretty clear by replay
not sure if he started it yet
ok…granger went after frye…the punch was in retaliation
Channing versus Watson
Watson kept swiping at Watson’s hand….Frye shoves watson. Granger pushes frye. Frye seemed to throw a punch. Didn’t connect
In short..it was a bunch of nothing. Slap punches may have been thrown but nothing worse.
Were you tempted to join in Seth?
Srry guys but he deserves it: FUCK YOU GRANGER
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:08 PM MST reply actions
Nop
I didn’t like Granger telling the crowd to shut up after hitting the FT
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:10 PM MST up reply actions
my mistake
sorry…watching 3 websites trying to get info on this…now back to 2
yep…that shhhing the crowd…not a bright move
EJ is right
How do you not punish the instigator. Watson gets to slap at Frye and give him a little shove, and he only gets a personal foul?
Granger sinks his tech free throw and then puts his finger to his lips to shush the crowd.
So not only is granger overrated, he is no a dick.
Not sure...
He must be with all the rest of the media..
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:13 PM MST up reply actions
Hibbert looks good to me
His post game is solid, he is VERY long, looks to have slimmed down a bit – His defence is a little awkward as he falls a fair it, bit all in all, a really solid NBA centre RIGHT NOW, and if he can get a little more “nasty” and involved, and not lose his balance on D, he cpould be a borderline all-star.
sadly...even justifyably...he did...it didn't land...but he did
the crime here is watson and grainger were guilty of doing enough to get ejected but weren’t
He did throw a punch no doubt
but three pacers went after him so he kinda protected himself
Steve Nash plays D!!
I doubt it
I’ve seen the same things you’ve seen, but I’m very skeptical of whether Stern hates the Suns. Why? Because he has no obvious reason to. A team that runs and scores like the Suns would make Stern a lot of money, and we all know Stern loves money.
Hey Danny...
Check that big red clock over the basket instead of being a dick
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:14 PM MST reply actions
Again Danny?
Don’t mess upt with us
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:19 PM MST reply actions
Danny the Dick: “AND 1”
Ooooops
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:20 PM MST reply actions
Boy u can almost tell he's trying to climb up my list of hated players
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:21 PM MST up reply actions
I still got Kobe, Artest, Nene and a few other guys that will be hard to be topped
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:23 PM MST up reply actions
I actually respect Duncan a whole lot
But I unforgivenably (neologism?) forgot Cheap Shot Rob, he’s number one on my list.
by Lorenzo Franceschi Bicchierai on Mar 6, 2010 9:27 PM MST up reply actions
Granger makes a bucket, puts his finger to his lips again....couple of possessions later, granger called for the offensive foul, gets jeered and can't take it.
Danny Granger: NBA player, improved over the last few season, Indiana Pacer, PUNK.
Amar'e has done well today by getting to the line. Really impressed by his relentlessness.
And as the game has gone on, it’s more and more evident to me that Nash is killing himself b y playing tonight.
That last Indy possession, he looked in pain when it came to jumping to challenge a shot and when he did jump, it was barely off the ground.
Full credit to him for gutting it out.
i was just thinking nash should be out of the game
when he trys and take a charge…seriously….get nash out….doesn’t matter now
rebounds
man look at the rebounding difference. everybody bought it in tonight. 58 rebounds to 44. great job guys!
J-Rich has been great these last few games
If we can get everybody healthy I really like our team down the stretch
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