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Game Day Open Thread: Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs

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Phoenix Suns
vs.

San Antonio Spurs
33-13 28-16
8:30 PM Mountain / 10:30 PM Eastern
TV: TNT
Probable starters:
Steve Nash PG Jacque Vaughn
Raja Bell SG Manu Ginobili
Boris Diaw SF Bruce Bowen
Shawn Marion PF Tim Duncan
Amare Stoudemire C Fabricio Oberto

I'm throwing up the game day thread a little early this time for those that are chomping at the bit to start the discussion. It's either a good time or a bad time for the Suns to be meeting the Spurs. On one hand, the Spurs aren't exactly setting the world on fire lately, having gone 7-8 in the month of January. They are also without starting point guard Tony Parker, and are coming off of their own equivalent of the Suns' recent loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. If that wasn't bad enough for the defending champs, they have the added drama of Eva Longoria outing hubby Tony Parker as a faker (not to mention fans turning on playoff "hero" Robert Horry). So, either we're going to see a Spurs team playing like a wounded tiger with its back against the wall, or else we'll see the "who cares about the regular season" variety. Either way, it's a total bummer that Parker is sitting this one out. This is yet another lose-lose situation for the Suns, and the only way out if it is to obliterate the Spurs like they did to Atlanta. In other words, let's make like it's Game 2 in the 2006-07 playoffs.

According to Paul Coro's blog, it sounds like Boris Diaw will get another starting nod with Grant Hill coming off the bench. The Spurs shook up their starting lineup a little too in the last game, starting Manu Ginobili and bringing Michael Finley off the bench. I haven't seen anything official, but I'll take a wild guess that Manu's 29 points, 7 assists, and 10-of-18 shooting for that game means he'll probably be on the floor to start this one as well. Pounding the Rock has the view from the Spurs side, including an entertaining take on how to fix their recent struggles.

Update: The Suns have a little extra motivation, as if they needed any. They have been officially snubbed by Damon Stoudamire in favor of the Spurs. Also, forgot to mention earlier that Brent Barry is out with injury (thanks for the reminder, Hawk42).

Update #3: Sorry, everyone, but no live blogging from me tonight. Instead, I'm going to lean my coughing, sneezing, sniffling self back in the recliner and just enjoy watching until the game is over or the Nyquil kicks in, whichever happens first. We'll also have a special guest doing the recap tonight. Matt from Hardwood Paroxysm (known around here as sunofa) will be providing the postgame commentary in the Diaries after the game. Apologies for the last minute change of plans. Hopefully the Suns have better luck tonight than I'm having.

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Stomp the Spurs!!
Thanks, Tex.  This one should be a win.  Not only is Parker gone, but noted pain in the butt Brent Barry is out.  If we can avoid Oberto going off like he did for 30 points a few years back, and prevent a monster game by Ginobli or Duncan, we should be in good shape.

I like the fact that this one is in front of the world, so to speak, because not only is it a TNT game, but there are probably going to be a lot of celebs and media at the game, seeing as it is Super Bowl week.

My Extremely Dangerous Prediction:  106-98, Suns.

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 30, 2008 7:17 PM MST   0 recs

Stoudamire
Early reports are that Damon Stoudamire is going to sign with SA, so we might see him tomorrow night.
Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Jan 30, 2008 7:33 PM MST   0 recs

Don't forget Cheap Shot
Cheap Shot Bob is having a sterling year at 18%.  Pray he gets his butt off the bench so Phoenix can give him a proper welcome.

Too bad Parker isn't playing so Scum Bag Eva can plead for him to quit faking it and get off the floor.

by OneSunsFan on Jan 30, 2008 8:33 PM MST   0 recs

Scary
Notice Phoenix's record in the Western Conference?  They are ranked tenth in wins against Western Conference teams at 14-8.  NOH is first with 23-8.  Even Houston has more Western Conference wins than the Suns.  Looks kind of grim for the playoffs unless they decide to start playing as a team instead of individuals.  Marion and Amare gets their noses bent out of shape because they don't score enough and the bottom dwellers of the league tear them a new one.

by OneSunsFan on Jan 30, 2008 9:11 PM MST   0 recs

this is all very true...but
The suns have been playing better recently, I think it's all about timing, and as long as our record keeps us in the playoffs, and boris and lb, etc play well we should give ourselves a good shot at winning

by jasonsuns1 on Jan 31, 2008 12:17 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

wait a minute
That is a misleading statistic.  One might say that NO has as many Western Conference losses as the Suns.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 5:34 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

Damon
I can't see how Stoudamire would help the Suns, anyway.  Is he better than Jacque Vaughn or Marcus Banks?

There's gotta be a reason he is playing behind Conley and Kyle Lowry.

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:34 AM MST   0 recs

Yup
I don't see how this guy is going to have much of an impact. It makes sense for the Spurs since they have no other options but he's not a guy that's going to make a difference....

I seriously doubt he would get minutes here anyway which I am sure is why he's not coming.

So, I give this one the Scarlet Ohare treatment...."frankly my dear...."

Orangutans are this year's Lemurs

by Phoenix Stan on Jan 31, 2008 8:49 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

Kidd to Mavs possibility
Do you think an aging Kidd really helps the Mavs significantly if they have to lose their quick young point guard (Harris) and their only shot blocker (Diop) as well as Stackhouse?  those are three pains in the you-know-what to the Suns.  Stoudemire would have free reign inside, and Kidd is not quick any more, and can't shoot.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:56 AM MST   0 recs

Kidd
I haven't seen too much on this but this deal doesn't scare me at all. In fact, if the Mavs give up Harris, Stackhouse and Diop for Kidd then I think the Mavs are worse or at least less dangerous against us.

Kidd has never really done a lot of damage against the Suns where all three of those Mavs have. I may regret this, but I kind of hope they make this deal.

Orangutans are this year's Lemurs

by Phoenix Stan on Jan 31, 2008 9:26 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

Not Worried About Mavs
Agreed.  That wouldn't be too dangerous.  The Mavs would have to give up some of the role players they need.  Stackhouse occassionally comes out and burns the Suns.  Diop gives a little something in the paint, and the other guys add some serviceable depth.

All they'd get in exchange is a rebounding guard who cannot shoot.  Sure, he could run the offense pretty well, but I'm not so sure that they don't already do a decent job of that.

As I write, one thought is that he'd defintely improve the defense and could hamper Nash.

I had a nightmare last night, though, that he went to Cleveland.

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Jan 31, 2008 10:03 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

Are you Kidding?
If Dallas trades Harris and Stackhouse, then they essentially traded Antawn Jamison for nothing.  The only thing this gets Dallas is a lot of money under the cap when Kidd's contract is up.  Which could translate into Chris Bosh.

Also - If you are the Nets or Blazers, do you trade for Harris while he is hurt?

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 10:21 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

Kidd to Mavs
Now NJ wants Brandon Bass, and the Mavs are balking.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 5:43 PM MST to parent up   0 recs

It's time for the Suns to send a message
The best way to beat this the Spurs team is to knock Egghead Whinerboy to the floor.  Hit him HARD; he becomes tentative in his offense, and ridiculously belligerent in his defense.  

As Edward James Olmos' character "Adama" said in the new "Battlestar Galactica":

"If you keep running from a schoolyard bully, he keeps on chasing you. But the moment you turn around and stop and you punch him really hard in a sensitive spot, he'll think twice about coming back again"

Same goes for the rest of the Spurs (even Jerknobli).  A little bruisin' goes a long way toward such fragile psyches.

Note I do not mean this to condone on-court violence (or violence in any other capacity). I feel there is no place for it in the game, and it only diminishes the character of both the players and league. I would not like it if a Suns player sent Cheap Shot Bob into the 9th row...

...my cutoff is around the 4th or 5th ;)

****
My predictions:

  • Horry gets booed whether or not he's even in the state
  • Skinner plays a solid 26 minutes, guarding Duncan and blocking a few shops.
  • Nash goes wild (another game with 15+ assists)
  • I will drink a lot of vodka and yell at the TV, saying "BULLSHIT!" at least 23 times.
  • Both STAT and El Matrix record double-doubles.
  • Gregg Poppovich will not fall prey to that "FACE-ON" ("APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FACE") crapmercial.
  • This is the coolest video you'll see all day, and forward to all your co-workers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM

(it's safe...no nudity, or nastiness...there's a slight bit of violence, but it's very, very tame...think "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom".

Suns 104, Spurs 93

flim springfield

by DrStrom on Jan 31, 2008 10:13 AM MST   0 recs

I suppose I should elaborate re: video
I see it as a metaphor of the struggle between the Suns and the Spurs.  Sometimes one has to act like an angry drunken sailor... whose fickle anorexic paramour is constantly being forcefully kissed by some disproportionately top-heavy asshole...and just get pissed off and shout

"THAT'S ALL I CAN STANDS, AND I CAN'T STANDS NO MORE!"

P.S. yes, the crocodile DOES symbolize the Lakers.

flim springfield

by DrStrom on Jan 31, 2008 10:29 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

END THEM!!!!
The Purple Palace better be rocking tonight.  And I dont mean like some indy-rock concert, I mean like a headbanging, loud, explosive, angry heavy metal concert!!!

See exhibit A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-pN8qAiZhQ

And God help the Suns if they dont show up yearning for the blood of the Spurs!!!!!!!

I only wish Parker was playing.  I so want the Suns to beat a full strength Spurs team.  

btw
accindently posted this on the previous thread.

"Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating your enemy without ever fighting." Sun Tzu

by Turambar on Jan 31, 2008 4:12 PM MST   0 recs

Hey thanks!
although I am not sure how the coming from the North take Van B makes sense but oh well. I am taking 7th st and will hope for the best (and leave early!)
Orangutans are this year's Lemurs

by Phoenix Stan on Jan 31, 2008 5:55 PM MST to parent up   0 recs

getting pumped
I am finishing work listening to the radio and getting more and more pumped...

They are talking about payback Hockey or Baseball style on Horry and who on the Suns should do it.

They make the point that it has to be a Sun that was on the team last year - not Skinner - and that Diaw would really increase is cred if he managed to deal some pain to Cheap Shot Bob. Somehow I don't see that happening.

What I do see is a Suns team come up with playoff intensity and while they might be a bit sloppy early due to nerves, the D should be awesome w/ quick hard doubles on Timmy to start the game (instead of late in the game which has been the norm) and lots of physical play.

The first half score might be on the low side but I expect about an 8 point lead at the half. Maybe 45 - 37.

Then in the second half the offense will start clicking as the Spurs slow down a bit and the Suns will open up the game in the 3rd and take a 12 - 15 point lead into the 4th and win a game that doesn't ever really get close by 10 +.

As for hitting Horry, I am all for it but later in the game and nothing to blatant. Send a mesasge and maybe even get tossed or suspended but don't go overboard. I could see Amare doing that. I would love to see Amare do that actually. He gets how much that would mean to the fans and to the Chuckster in the TNT studio.

Orangutans are this year's Lemurs

by Phoenix Stan on Jan 31, 2008 6:01 PM MST   0 recs

Dal-Bos
Off topic, but while waiting for the game, there is a good one going on in Boston.  Garnett is not playing, and it is 71-70 Celts after 3.

This is the first chance I've had to see the C's.  I am impressed with Rajon Rondo.  I sure wish we didn't trade him.

However, So far I think Boston is a tough team.  It is hard to get a read on them with Garnett out.

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:06 PM MST   0 recs

Change of plans, folks
In case anyone missed the update I added to this post...

Sorry, everyone, but no live blogging from me tonight. Instead, I'm going to lean my coughing, sneezing, sniffling self back in the recliner and just enjoy watching until the game is over or the Nyquil kicks in, whichever happens first. We'll also have a special guest doing the recap tonight. Matt from Hardwood Paroxysm (known around here as sunofa) will be providing the postgame commentary in the Diaries after the game. Apologies for the last minute change of plans. Hopefully the Suns have better luck tonight than I'm having.

by TexSUN on Jan 31, 2008 8:23 PM MST   0 recs

Feel better
Take it easy, get some sleep.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:28 PM MST   0 recs

ditto

by jasonsuns1 on Jan 31, 2008 9:11 PM MST to parent up   0 recs

Marion gets it going with a 3
Here we go
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:49 PM MST   0 recs

1Q 10:12
Nash for a layup Suns 5-2
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:50 PM MST   0 recs

Blam!
Steal by STAT and a dunk by Marion 7-2.  Amare gave it up instead of going it alone.  Nice!
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:53 PM MST   0 recs

Oh no! 2 fouls on Stoudemire.
Bogus or not?
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:55 PM MST   0 recs

1Q 7:20 13-7
Marion steal and slam, Finley a 3 for SA
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 8:59 PM MST   0 recs

Marion
has come out pissed.

Suns employing the immediate double on Duncan. Bad with Amare out because Oberto gets too much advantage there.

Great hustle so far from the Suns.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:00 PM MST   0 recs

Lovin' it
Great hustle from everyone, especially the Matrix. Looks like he's going to take his All-Star snub out on the Spurs.

by TexSUN on Jan 31, 2008 9:01 PM MST   0 recs

1Q 4:55
Diaw hits one then Vaughn for a layup.  Suns, 15-11
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:02 PM MST   0 recs

1Q 4:00
Shawn for a slam after a Boris free throw.  18-11
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:03 PM MST   0 recs

Marion with another steal
Suns are ready to kill. Their fingers are held on the trigger.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:04 PM MST   0 recs

1Q 3:22
Another Marion steal leads to a GHill fg, 20-14
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:04 PM MST   0 recs

Awesome, Hawk42!
Nice job with the live blogging tonight!

by TexSUN on Jan 31, 2008 9:07 PM MST   0 recs

See, I figured out how the Suns can
avoid the rebounding problems.

Just make sure all their shots create long rebounds so the guards can get them!

Easy, right?

Right?

Guys?

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:08 PM MST   0 recs

1Q 1:31
Hill with a shot, 22-14.  suns playing well
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:09 PM MST   0 recs

1Q 1:02
Skinner with a block - 24 sec violation for spurs.  they look bad
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:11 PM MST   0 recs

Not hard enough
Skinner knocks Bowen down
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:12 PM MST   0 recs

Weird lineup.
Barbosa, Hill, Skinner, Diaw. Marion.

Annoying comment from the czar. "Winning puts people in the stands." Really? Is that why the Spurs couldn't sell out the WCF last year? Really?

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:13 PM MST   0 recs

Fratello
He hates the up tempo game.  He is the Anti-D'Antoni.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 1, 2008 11:06 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

Oberto
is one ugly dude
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:13 PM MST   0 recs

1Q over
Suns, 25-18
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:14 PM MST   0 recs

The problem
with the Spurs playing this badly is that it won't mean anything for the Suns, obviously. Still early, though. I had doubted the Stoudamire signing, but it's obvious the Spurs need a true point, because Vaughn, Bowen and Finley in the 1,2,3 is unreliable, slow, and ineffective.

Oh, and Grant Hill is superb.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:16 PM MST   0 recs

End of First Quarter
Great start, the double teams on Duncan are brilliant.  Lets hope Stat avoids more foul trouble.  Look for Steve to get teammates more involved this quarter.  Great defensive effort, no noticeably careless turnovers.

by MichiganSunsFan on Jan 31, 2008 9:16 PM MST   0 recs

Strange quarter
6 steals, Marion with 9 pts, Amare no points, 1 assist, 2 fouls

Duncan no FG, Vaughn 6 points

'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:18 PM MST   0 recs

Yep, I'd say
...that the Suns playing the first quarter essentially without Amare trumps the Spurs having to go without Parker.

by TexSUN on Jan 31, 2008 9:21 PM MST to parent up   0 recs

From srp who's at the game
...checking e-mail on his Blackberry apparently:

"It definitely feels like a playoff game in here!"

by TexSUN on Jan 31, 2008 9:18 PM MST   0 recs

2Q 11:30
Amare with 2 from the line, 27-18
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:20 PM MST   0 recs

Mmmm
the bail out foul on Duncan.

A referee special.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:20 PM MST   0 recs

The mohawk
is very distracting. It looks like a landing strip.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:20 PM MST   0 recs

2Q 10:51
STAT jumpshot, 29-18
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:20 PM MST   0 recs

"Hello
My name is Shawn Marion. You snubbed my career. Prepare to die."

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:22 PM MST   0 recs

2Q 9:54
Shawn with a 3, Duncan tips it home 32-20
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:22 PM MST   0 recs

Fratello
Fratello really hates the wide open game.  He stubbornly insists any system that wins is the right system.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:24 PM MST   0 recs

did marion
not make the asg this year. He seems to be playing like someone's told him J looks ugly and he's got no heart

by jacksonian on Jan 31, 2008 9:28 PM MST   0 recs

Marv Albert
on =/-, "it's so obvious, that it doesn't work."

Thanks, Marv. I never knew statistics were your specialty. I thought that was solicitation of a prostitute.

Sorry. Stat-head coming to defend in me.

Ime Udoka's going to be a problem in the playoffs for the Suns. Write it down.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:28 PM MST   0 recs

2 Q 7:27
Boris gets a rebound in traffic, gets 1 of 2.  Bowen complains
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:29 PM MST   0 recs

2Q 6:59
Boris hits a 20 footer, Suns 35-25
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:30 PM MST   0 recs

2Q 6:09
Give and go, Nash to Marion.  PHX 37-27
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:31 PM MST   0 recs

2nd quarter timeout, Suns ahead 37-27
Suns not shooting particularly well, but SA with 8 turnovers, and most of them have led to points
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:34 PM MST   0 recs

Note from next day
I'd have to sy, this timeout is the one that turned it around.  Popovich probably threatened to burn their houses down if they didn't play better.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Feb 1, 2008 11:11 AM MST to parent up   0 recs

2Q 5:10
Duncan fouls Amare's dunk attempt, 1 point at the line, 38-27
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:37 PM MST   0 recs

Spurs
had 4 on 2, and had no idea of what to do on the break. That was hilarious.

Spurs complaining about officiating. In other news, gravity works.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:38 PM MST   0 recs

2Q 3:53
Shawn fouled by Vaughn and Ginobli on an ally oop.  leads to 2 free throws.  40-29
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:39 PM MST   0 recs

2Q 3:12
Duncan Dunkin'40-31
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:40 PM MST   0 recs

it sounds weird
but we need diaw back in

by jacksonian on Jan 31, 2008 9:41 PM MST   0 recs

Vaughn
is great as a scorer. He's a counter to Barbosa, almost.

Suns are lazy on the boards again. They look like they're shooting in warmups.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 9:46 PM MST   0 recs

Half, Suns, 40-34
Suns have gone stone cold and let the Spurs back in the game.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:48 PM MST   0 recs

absolutely
craptastic shooting by both teams. Until someone finds a jumper, give it to amare evry time and hope he stays away from the off fouls

by jacksonian on Jan 31, 2008 9:48 PM MST   0 recs

Something I never thought I'd hear
"Boris Diaw is doing a good job on Tim Duncan". I still remember Duncan laughing at Diaw's pathetic attempts to guard him during the playoffs. He's definitely holding his own tonight, though.

by TexSUN on Jan 31, 2008 9:48 PM MST   0 recs

Time to go
Have to go to bed, 4:45 comes early.  Hope they pull it out.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

by Hawk42 on Jan 31, 2008 9:49 PM MST   0 recs

That's it for me too
I'm putting the keyboard away for the night as well. Thanks again to Hawk42 and others for the live blogging, and to hardwoodparoxysm for the postgame wrapup. 'Night everyone.

by TexSUN on Jan 31, 2008 9:53 PM MST   0 recs

Barbosa
0/6. Ugh.

Ginobili 0/5.

It's a barn-burner!

Suns defense has been solid,though. Let's see if they can't keep it up.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 10:08 PM MST   0 recs

OMG!
Watching Marion tonight has been awesome!!

by jasonsuns1 on Jan 31, 2008 10:10 PM MST   0 recs

Marion
almost broke the rim on an alley oop, and the foul.
43-34 Suns.

Bowen tries so hard, but he is physically not all there anymore.

Ginobili with, you guessed it. Another flop. He's on the floor, writhing. And then, up, fine.Amazing. Almost as if he wasn't really hurt. I hate the man.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 10:11 PM MST   0 recs

I love
Nash's defense tonight.

He's been great tonight. Focused and great energy. Terrific leadership.

The refs are getting whistle happy.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 10:12 PM MST   0 recs

Rebounding
is getting better, Nash is setting the tone. Duncan gets called with the technical. Bwahaha.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 10:17 PM MST   0 recs

Ginobili
just wracked Raja Bell. I mean, just nailed him.

I hate, hate, HATE the man.

by hardwoodparoxysm on Jan 31, 2008 10:19 PM MST   0 recs

raja gets nailed in the groin by ginobili
and as expected, no foul is called, the refs must be
100yrs old or something, when will the nba wake up and get refs that actually aren't 100yrs old?

by jasonsuns1 on Jan 31, 2008 10:19 PM MST   0 recs

ginobli on bell
little bit of payback? I will say i am biased, always thinking the worst of the spurs in general but a shot to groin is nothing to sneeze at. just hope the suns keep their cool and dont do something stupid.

by jacksonian on Jan 31, 2008 10:21 PM MST   0 recs

Bell-ginobli
They should have retaliated right there.
'07-'08 Suns: It's clobberin' time!

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