Gameday Open Thread: Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors
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| 11-2 | 5-7 | |
| 8:30 PM Mountain / 10:30 PM Eastern | ||
| TV: My45 HD, NBA TV HD | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Steve Nash | PG | Baron Davis |
| Raja Bell | SG | Kelenna Azubuike |
| Grant Hill | SF | Stephen Jackson |
| Shawn Marion | PF | Al Harrington |
| Amare Stoudemire | C | Andris Biedrins |
One of the best games of the season happened just about a year ago when the Suns visited the Oracle Arena to take on the Golden State Warriors for the first of four meetings last season. That game ignited a franchise-record winning streak of 15 games (later surpassed by a 17-game streak), and featured one of the most memorable shots of the season, courtesy of Steve Nash. When the Suns met the Warriors a year ago, they were just starting to emerge from some early season struggles that had them heading into that game at 3-6. The Warriors, on the other hand, were blazing along at 7-3. This year, it's the Suns who have gotten off to a hot start, matching their franchise record of 11-2. The Warriors come into the game having struggled in the early going with a 5-7 record. However, that record is a bit deceiving. Six of those losses came while Stephen Jackson was serving a suspension. Since Jackson's return, the Warriors have lost only once, and they have won five of their last six. But much like the Suns, their wins have come mostly against teams with losing records, so it's kind of hard to gauge how good they really are. This game should be a test for the Warriors as well as for the Suns. The Suns won three of the four meetings last season, however the last one was a Warrior win that wasn't nearly as close as the final score. Of course, the Warriors no longer have Jason Richardson to shoot 8-13 from the three-point line, but they do still have the other culprits from that night (Baron Davis, Monta Ellis, and Jackson) with Kelenna Azubuike doing a decent job of filling in the J. Richardson-sized vacancy. The Suns should still be the better team here, but they'll need to treat this more like an 11-2 team facing a 5-1 team than a 5-7 team.
This should be fun. Expect lots of points, lots of running, and a close game down to the last second. For the Warriors' side of the story, see Golden State of Mind (they're a little schizophrenic with their prediction, though).
Live blogging will begin at tipoff, so check back during the game for running commentary, and after the game for the usual recap. As for today's YouTube, I'm sure it's no surprise:
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Last season
However, the second was a nightmare. The main culprit was unbelievable three point shooting by a team fighting for their playoff lives. Yet, the real problem was Nash's defense, everybody on the floor was posting him up, either on switches or isolations. Even though Banks is short, he's so strong that the players couldn't post up at will, which is why they came back towards the end.
Tonight, I think Nash will guard Azubikee, who won't be a threat, and Ellis, whom Nash can decently handle.
If the defensive assignments stay on point, the Suns will probably win tonight.
by SilverSprings on Nov 26, 2007 4:57 PM MST 0 recs
silversprings
Also, I think with the addition of skinner and especially Hill (silent good to great defender) helps us so much that we're simply a different team than last year.
Should be a fun game.
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 7:20 PM MST
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High Scoring Madness
Prediction: Suns win 137-129
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 4:59 PM MST 0 recs
Over-Under
by JSun on Nov 26, 2007 5:07 PM MST 0 recs
from friday's game last week
Man, that's amazing. 5 steals!!! 17 rebounds!!! This guy (Marion) has become the most valuable player this season (up to now). Not that it's a competition with Nash or Amare or anything, but wow! Suns are cruising along and finding ways to get it done! I agree with an earlier comment, the Suns half court game is executing much better than last year.
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 7:29 PM MST 0 recs
wow
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 8:18 PM MST 0 recs
Huh...?
by whatisboxhappening on Nov 26, 2007 8:43 PM MST 0 recs
Just tipped
Amare going headband tonight.
by SueB on
Nov 26, 2007 8:45 PM MST
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Q1 11:02 - Game on
So far, we have the shootout I predicted going on. 8-5 Suns with both teams hitting one from outside.
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:46 PM MST 0 recs
Q1 9:30 - All tied up
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:47 PM MST 0 recs
yep
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 8:50 PM MST
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Wow...
by whatisboxhappening on Nov 26, 2007 8:49 PM MST 0 recs
Q1 8:39 - TimBER
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:49 PM MST 0 recs
Q1 7:54 - Sweet move by Marion!
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:50 PM MST 0 recs
Q1 6:13 - Defense need not apply
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:52 PM MST 0 recs
Out of the way
by JSun on Nov 26, 2007 8:52 PM MST 0 recs
23-23 halfway through ...
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 8:52 PM MST 0 recs
oh my god
You called it Tex, high scoring game!!!!!
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 8:52 PM MST 0 recs
Maybe we'll see a 100 point quarter?
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:53 PM MST 0 recs
AND WE HAVE 22 COMMENTS
lol
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 8:53 PM MST 0 recs
Geez my internet connection is bad tonight.
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:54 PM MST 0 recs
OMFG
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 8:56 PM MST 0 recs
Why STAT out?
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 8:57 PM MST 0 recs
Wow
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 8:58 PM MST 0 recs
Bleh
by Turambar on
Nov 26, 2007 8:59 PM MST
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Going to reset
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 8:58 PM MST 0 recs
i was afraid of this
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 9:00 PM MST 0 recs
Could be a long night...
by whatisboxhappening on Nov 26, 2007 9:00 PM MST 0 recs
GS Half-Court
by JSun on Nov 26, 2007 9:01 PM MST 0 recs
Harrington
by JSun on Nov 26, 2007 9:03 PM MST 0 recs
i agree
6 for 8 from 3 for GS, we can't beat that unless our D wakes up
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:05 PM MST
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Three Pointers Aplenty
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 9:05 PM MST 0 recs
Taste of Our Own Medicine
by PurplePinoy on Nov 26, 2007 9:07 PM MST 0 recs
Uber Barnburner
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 9:08 PM MST 0 recs
45-37 after one
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:08 PM MST 0 recs
it always
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:11 PM MST
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Boris is playing well
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:10 PM MST 0 recs
Defense the Key?
by JSun on Nov 26, 2007 9:10 PM MST 0 recs
50-40
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:14 PM MST 0 recs
Slowing Down
by JSun on
Nov 26, 2007 9:16 PM MST
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Defense
Let's make the "live blogging" a group effort tonight. My internet connection is too slow to do this effectively.
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:16 PM MST 0 recs
Matrix vs. Davis
by JSun on
Nov 26, 2007 9:21 PM MST
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Good Pass from STAT
by JSun on Nov 26, 2007 9:18 PM MST 0 recs
Ok, that does it
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:20 PM MST 0 recs
3 fouls on Amare
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:20 PM MST 0 recs
It's just crazy!
by SueB on
Nov 26, 2007 9:24 PM MST
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At least LB is hitting
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:22 PM MST 0 recs
ok
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 9:23 PM MST 0 recs
They got off to a bad start
by SueB on
Nov 26, 2007 9:26 PM MST
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thanks sue
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:26 PM MST
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i think
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 9:26 PM MST 0 recs
At least he's shooting...
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:26 PM MST 0 recs
Grant Hill!
Damn. Finally force a miss and allow a gimme on the offensive boards. Grr.
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:29 PM MST 0 recs
Praise Allah for Hill!!!!
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 9:29 PM MST 0 recs
not only
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:32 PM MST
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I see now
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 9:31 PM MST 0 recs
Hilarious commercial on NBATV
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:31 PM MST 0 recs
Great TNT ad
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:33 PM MST 0 recs
Awesome play by the Warriors
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:34 PM MST 0 recs
yep
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:39 PM MST
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Things arent looking so good for our heros
by Turambar on Nov 26, 2007 9:35 PM MST 0 recs
I'll see if I can catch that ad and Youtube it
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:35 PM MST 0 recs
after hearing nash get the ball stolen by davis
Nash for 3!
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 9:35 PM MST 0 recs
Boris to Trix
by JSun on Nov 26, 2007 9:36 PM MST 0 recs
SueB
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:37 PM MST 0 recs
Was that from the first Kings game?
by SueB on
Nov 26, 2007 9:47 PM MST
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video your talking about
by jasonsuns1 on Nov 26, 2007 9:41 PM MST 0 recs
Thanks, I was gonna check
by SueB on
Nov 26, 2007 9:46 PM MST
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If it helps any...
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:43 PM MST 0 recs
If it helps any...
...of course, by the time my connection posts this, that game will be over... Grrr....
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:44 PM MST 0 recs
haha
What have you tried? I'd try another laptop if you have one, or unplug the modem/router and plug it back in. Could be something you can't fix, how old is your house, older homes = older lines = :-(
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:47 PM MST
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Ugh
jason: Do you have Time Warner internet? If so, are you having trouble too, or is it just me as the lucky one tonight?
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:46 PM MST 0 recs
tex
I looked on ticket exchange, for good seats, which I'd want, they'd be $200 each, but...it'd be worth it
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:49 PM MST
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Dallas
by TexSUN on Nov 26, 2007 9:48 PM MST 0 recs
yep
Only Celtics and Spurs still around. Have to be happy with our start!
by jasonsuns1 on
Nov 26, 2007 9:50 PM MST
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Nearing midnight ... body growing sleepy ....
by SueB on Nov 26, 2007 9:50 PM MST 0 recs




