Bright Side Of The Sun - Full Game Coverage: Phoenix Suns at San Antonio SpursDedicated to Phoenix Suns Basketball since 2006https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47819/bs-fv.png2013-02-27T21:32:55-07:00http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/rss/stream/37996112013-02-27T21:32:55-07:002013-02-27T21:32:55-07:00Suns Take Down Spurs In Overtime Shocker
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<p>In a back-to-back on the road against the team with the NBA's best record, the Suns were able to outlast and ultimately outplay the Spurs.</p> <p><a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Suns</a> came out hot and jumped out to an 8-2 lead to start the game. Although the <a href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Spurs</a> quickly caught up and even took the lead momentarily, the Suns were able to maintain the advantage throughout most of the first quarter; thanks in large part to the aggressive play and passing of <span>Goran Dragic</span>, and the sharp shooting of <span>Luis Scola</span>.</p>
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kzsS6jAnbQU?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe> <em>Wes Johnson sends game to overtime.</em>
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<p>With about two minutes left in the first, the Spurs were able to hit a couple big shots, and <span>Michael Beasley</span> came in to mess things up for Phoenix with a poor shot and a quick turnover as well. At the end of the first the Spurs took the lead 27-25. The Suns were led by Dragic's 9 points and 7 assists, The Spurs by <span>Tony Parker's</span> 7 points, 3 assists.</p>
<p><span>Kendall Marshall</span>, <span>P.J. Tucker</span>, Michael Beasley, <span>Markieff Morris</span>, and Jermain O'Neal were all in to start the second quarter for the Suns. The Suns bench was able to keep the game close initially against the Spurs' second unit of <span>Patty Mills</span>, <span>Danny Green</span>, <span>Stephen Jackson</span>, <span>Boris Diaw</span>, and DeJuan Blair. After a few minutes though the Spurs began to pull away, and <span>Marcus Morris</span> and Tucker came in and seemed to give the Suns a bit more of a lift, and the Suns were able to once again pull within two before most of the Suns' and Spurs' starters returned.</p>
<p>With the Spurs' first unit back in, the Spurs almost instantly started widening the gap once more. The balanced attack of the Spurs seemed to be in full effect, and the Suns simply weren't as sharp as they were to start the game. At the end of the half the Spurs led 52-45. San antonio was led by <span>Tim Duncan</span> and <span>Kawhi Leonard</span> who had 11 points a piece, and the Suns were led by Goran Dragic who registered 11 points and 9 assists in just 16 minutes of action.</p>
<p>At the start of the third quarter, the Spurs' starters came out firing once again. Parker who had only 7 points and 3 assists in the first half picked up an additional four points and three more assists in the first six minutes, and the Spurs as a whole seemed to be playing with more tenacity. The Suns on the other hand were up and down, and Dragic seemed to cool off after his hot start.</p>
<div class="pullquote">Scola was once again replaced with about three minutes to go in the third, and the Suns quickly fell apart. <span></span>
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<p>However, Scola who had a nice start continued to play very well in the third quarter and hit a few more shots racking up 15 points on 7/10 shooting, to go along with his 3 assists and 4 rebounds. Scola was once again replaced with about three minutes to go in the third, and the Suns quickly fell apart. The Suns lost their only hot hand and the Spurs seemed to find theirs in nearly every player. The Spurs led 77-67 at the end of the third behind Parker's 17 points and 6 assists. The Suns were led by Scola's 15 points and 4 rebounds.</p>
<p>In the final quarter, the Suns went on an 8-3 run in the first three minutes to bring the lead down to just five, and forcing Gregg Popovich to call a time out. Jermaine O'Neal came out strong to lead the team and made some nice plays at the basket as well as pulling down some much needed rebounds. The Suns went with their big line-up playing both Gortat and O'Neal together, with Marcus and P.J. at the wings. This worked very well as the Suns were able to claw their way to within 2 points with just under a minute left to play.</p>
<p>Manu Ginobli was fouled and went 1-2 from the free throw line. With only a couple seconds left, O'neal throws a long pass to <span>Wesley Johnson</span> who hits the game-tying three...BANG!!! Overtime 100-100.</p>
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Wesley Johnson’s defense on (Tony) Parker was phenomenal because he could recoup from being beat and still bother him.
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<p>In OT, both teams started cold and unable to score. However, the Suns continued to grind it out and play tough behind the inspired play of Jermaine O'Neal who eventually sealed the game with an and-one with under ten seconds left in the game. the Suns were able to hold the Spurs to only one point in overtime.</p>
<p>For once, the Spurs couldn't hit the big shots and the Suns were able to outlast the Spurs to come away with their biggest win of the year.</p>
<p>The Suns improve to 20-39 on the season and the Spurs fall to 45-14.</p>
<h5>Player of the Game:</h5>
<p>Jermaine O'Neal who chalked up 22 points on 8/14 shooting, and grabbed 13 rebounds in 27. Amazing effort tonight from J.O.</p>
<h5>Final Stats:</h5>
<p>The Suns 46% from the field, the Spurs shot 43%.</p>
<p>The Suns won the battle of the boards 49-44, including 19-10 offensive rebounds.</p>
<p>The Suns bench scored 57 points to just 33 for the Spurs.</p>
<h5>Other Notes:</h5>
<p>Marcus Morris had his best game of his short Phoenix career tonight, playing big in the 4th quarter and scoring 11 points overall.</p>
<p>Wesley Johnson didn't make a huge impact for most of the game, but there was nothing bigger than his three to send the game to overtime. He seems to have taken over the back-up two spot for good.</p>
<p>The Suns handed the Spurs their first loss at home since November 19, 2012...ending an 18 game home winning streak.</p>
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https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2013/2/27/4038082/suns-final-score-phoenix-spursSean Sullivan2013-02-27T18:00:10-07:002013-02-27T18:00:10-07:00Suns At Spurs: Game thread
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<p>No changes to report. <span>Tony Parker</span> will be playing as expected. Buckle up...</p>
<p>Here we go!</p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2013/2/27/4036766/phoenix-suns-san-antonio-spurs-game-threadSean Sullivan2013-02-27T10:00:10-07:002013-02-27T10:00:10-07:00Suns At Spurs Preview: Playing for Pride
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<p>Tonight, the Suns will take on their rival and arch nemesis, the San Antonio Spurs deep in enemy territory. Will the Suns be able to dig deep and come away with an upset victory in Texas?</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 19.2pt;"><b><span>What: <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a> (18-40) vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">San Antonio Spurs</a> (45-13)</span></b></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 19.2pt;"><b><span>When:<span> </span></span></b><span><span>Wednesday</span></span><span>, February 27<sup>nd</sup>, 2013, 6:30 PM local time/8:30 EST<br></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 19.2pt;"><b><span>Where:<span> </span></span></b><span>AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX<br></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 19.2pt;"><b><span>Watch/Listen:<span> </span></span></b><span>TV: FSAZ, Radio: 620 KTAR</span></p>
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<p>After losing Sunday night's game to the Spurs at home, 87-97, in game that wasn't nearly as close as the score may indicate, the lowly Suns will once again take on the top ranked evil empire...but this time on a back-to-back while the Spurs have had two days of rest. Doesn't seem fair, does it?</p>
<p>In any case, the Suns, who are currently dead last in the Western Conference, will be taking on the Spurs who currently have the best record in the entire league. That's basically what this game boils down to, all excuses aside. But still, just like in any other sport, the underdog always has a puncher's chance. Maybe the stars will align for the good guys tonight?</p>
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<h3><b>The Weigh In:</b></h3>
<p>Points/Game: Suns 94.4 (23rd), <b>Spurs</b> 104.3 (4th)</p>
<p>Rebounds/Game: <b>Suns</b> 41.5 (18st), Spurs 40.9 (25th)</p>
<p>Assists/Game: Suns 22.2 (15th), <b>Spurs</b> 24.9 (1st)</p>
<p>Steals/Game: Suns 7.7 (17th), <b>Spurs</b> 8.7 (4th)</p>
<p>Blocks/Game: <b>Suns</b> 5.5 (9th), Spurs 5.2 (15th)</p>
<p>Fouls/Game: Suns 20.7 (9th), <b>Spurs</b> 17.6 (30th)</p>
<p>Turnovers/Game: Suns 14.9 (14th), <b>Spurs</b> 14.6 (19th)</p>
<p>Field Goal %: Suns 44.2% (17th), <b>Spurs</b> 48.6% (2nd)</p>
<p>3pt. Field Goal %: Suns 32.6% (29th), <b>Spurs</b> 37.9 (5th)</p>
<p>Free Throw %: Suns 74.6% (19th), <b>Spurs</b> 79.0 (4th)</p>
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<th class="td-first"></th> <th>G</th> <th>M</th> <th>M</th> <th>A</th> <th>Pct</th> <th>M</th> <th>A</th> <th>Pct</th> <th>M</th> <th>A</th> <th>Pct</th> <th>Off</th> <th>Def</th> <th>Tot</th> <th>Ast</th> <th>TO</th> <th>Stl</th> <th>Blk</th> <th>PF</th> <th>PPG</th>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Goran Dragic</span></td>
<td>56</td>
<td>32.9</td>
<td>5.0</td>
<td>11.5</td>
<td>43.3</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>3.8</td>
<td>31.6</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>73.4</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>6.8</td>
<td>2.5</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>2.8</td>
<td class="td-last">14.1</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Luis Scola</span></td>
<td>58</td>
<td>27.1</td>
<td>5.4</td>
<td>11.4</td>
<td>46.8</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>8.3</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>77.4</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>6.2</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>3.2</td>
<td class="td-last">12.8</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Marcin Gortat</span></td>
<td>58</td>
<td>31.1</td>
<td>4.9</td>
<td>9.3</td>
<td>53.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>66.9</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td>6.4</td>
<td>8.5</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td class="td-last">11.4</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Jared Dudley</span></td>
<td>56</td>
<td>29.4</td>
<td>4.1</td>
<td>8.9</td>
<td>46.7</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>38.5</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td>79.6</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>2.4</td>
<td>3.5</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td class="td-last">11.3</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Shannon Brown</span></td>
<td>53</td>
<td>25.2</td>
<td>4.3</td>
<td>10.3</td>
<td>41.8</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>2.6</td>
<td>27.3</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>2.4</td>
<td>78.4</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td class="td-last">11.2</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Michael Beasley</span></td>
<td>54</td>
<td>21.6</td>
<td>4.1</td>
<td>10.5</td>
<td>39.5</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>33.3</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>78.0</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>3.1</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td class="td-last">10.2</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Marcus Morris</span></td>
<td>57</td>
<td>20.8</td>
<td>3.1</td>
<td>7.2</td>
<td>42.6</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>38.3</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>63.5</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td class="td-last">8.4</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Markieff Morris</span></td>
<td>58</td>
<td>20.6</td>
<td>3.0</td>
<td>7.6</td>
<td>40.0</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>29.3</td>
<td>1.0</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>71.2</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>4.3</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>2.6</td>
<td class="td-last">7.5</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Jermaine O`Neal</span></td>
<td>42</td>
<td>16.9</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>5.8</td>
<td>50.2</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>79.7</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>3.7</td>
<td>5.1</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td class="td-last">7.3</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>P.J. Tucker</span></td>
<td>56</td>
<td>23.1</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>5.0</td>
<td>45.4</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>31.0</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>1.0</td>
<td>69.1</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>2.6</td>
<td>4.1</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td class="td-last">5.5</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Wesley Johnson</span></td>
<td>26</td>
<td>9.8</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>35.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>28.9</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>70.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td class="td-last">3.5</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Kendall Marshall</span></td>
<td>24</td>
<td>11.1</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td>40.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>33.3</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td class="td-last">2.1</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Hamed Haddadi</span></td>
<td>13</td>
<td>6.6</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>33.3</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td class="td-last">1.2</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Diante Garrett</span></td>
<td>9</td>
<td>5.7</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>25.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td class="td-last">1.0</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Tony Parker</span></td>
<td>54</td>
<td>33.0</td>
<td>8.3</td>
<td>15.5</td>
<td>53.6</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>37.9</td>
<td>4.1</td>
<td>4.9</td>
<td>83.1</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>2.8</td>
<td>3.1</td>
<td>7.6</td>
<td>2.5</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td class="td-last">21.1</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Tim Duncan</span></td>
<td>48</td>
<td>29.5</td>
<td>6.7</td>
<td>13.5</td>
<td>49.6</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>33.3</td>
<td>3.3</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>80.4</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>7.9</td>
<td>9.6</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td class="td-last">16.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Manu Ginobili</span></td>
<td>45</td>
<td>23.2</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>9.0</td>
<td>44.4</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>36.7</td>
<td>3.0</td>
<td>3.7</td>
<td>80.7</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>3.2</td>
<td>3.7</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td class="td-last">12.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Kawhi Leonard</span></td>
<td>38</td>
<td>29.6</td>
<td>3.9</td>
<td>8.1</td>
<td>48.5</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>3.3</td>
<td>38.7</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>84.3</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>4.7</td>
<td>5.5</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>1.0</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td class="td-last">10.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Danny Green</span></td>
<td>56</td>
<td>27.6</td>
<td>3.8</td>
<td>8.3</td>
<td>45.2</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>5.3</td>
<td>43.1</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>86.5</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>3.2</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td class="td-last">10.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Tiago Splitter</span></td>
<td>58</td>
<td>23.8</td>
<td>3.9</td>
<td>6.6</td>
<td>59.5</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>74.2</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>4.2</td>
<td>5.8</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td class="td-last">10.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Gary Neal</span></td>
<td>51</td>
<td>22.4</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>8.8</td>
<td>40.8</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>35.5</td>
<td>1.0</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>86.2</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>2.2</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td class="td-last">9.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Stephen Jackson</span></td>
<td>38</td>
<td>20.7</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>6.2</td>
<td>37.2</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>3.2</td>
<td>25.8</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>69.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>2.5</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td class="td-last">6.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Boris Diaw</span></td>
<td>58</td>
<td>23.4</td>
<td>2.4</td>
<td>4.3</td>
<td>56.9</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>42.6</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>70.9</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>2.8</td>
<td>3.7</td>
<td>2.5</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td class="td-last">6.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>DeJuan Blair</span></td>
<td>43</td>
<td>13.3</td>
<td>2.2</td>
<td>4.3</td>
<td>49.7</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>65.5</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td>2.6</td>
<td>3.8</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>0.7</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td class="td-last">5.2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Patty Mills</span></td>
<td>47</td>
<td>10.1</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>3.7</td>
<td>45.3</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td>37.9</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>93.3</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td class="td-last">4.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Matt Bonner</span></td>
<td>50</td>
<td>12.6</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>3.3</td>
<td>47.6</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>42.2</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>57.1</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>1.2</td>
<td class="td-last">4.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Nando De Colo</span></td>
<td>50</td>
<td>11.9</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>3.0</td>
<td>43.2</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.0</td>
<td>36.5</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>76.7</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>1.0</td>
<td class="td-last">3.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Cory Joseph</span></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>6.7</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>42.1</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>16.7</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>0.2</td>
<td>100.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.6</td>
<td>1.0</td>
<td>1.3</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>0.3</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td class="td-last">1.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td-name td-first"><span>Aron Baynes</span></td>
<td>8</td>
<td>5.6</td>
<td>0.8</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>75.0</td>
<td>0.5</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td class="td-last">1.9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p> </p>
<h3><b>Starting Line-Ups:</b></h3>
<p>PG - <span>Goran Dragic</span> v. <span>Tony Parker</span></p>
<p>SG - <span>Jared Dudley</span> v. <span>Danny Green</span></p>
<p>SF - <span>P.J. Tucker</span> v. <span>Kawhi Leonard</span></p>
<p>PF - <span>Luis Scola</span> v. <span>Tim Duncan</span></p>
<p>C - <span>Marcin Gortat</span> v. <span>Tiago Splitter</span></p>
<p> </p>
<h3><b>Key Match-Up:</b></h3>
<p><b><i>Goran Dragic vs. Tony Parker. </i></b></p>
<p>Although the Spurs have already shown they are more than capable of beating the Suns even without their all-star starting point guard, there's no question they are a much better team with Parker at the helm. Likewise, the Suns live and die by Goran Dragic, who just so happens to play the same position. When Dragic is on his game he is one of the most electric and exciting point guards to watch in the league. However, he has had trouble stopping opposing star players including Parker in the past, and has let his frustrations take him out of the game offensively as well. If the Suns are going to have any chance of stealing a victory in San Antonio tonight, Dragic will need to step up big and not only take over offensively, but control Parker on defense as well.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3><b>Final Thoughts:</b></h3>
<p>Whether or not the Suns can actually win this game is almost beside the point at this stage of the season. What really matters is seeing the continued development of the young players, and finding some semblance of chemistry and consistency from this team. Don't get me wrong, I'd like nothing more than to see David take down the mighty Goliath tonight, but I think most of us would be content to see the Suns play with some heart and hustle, and put forth a respectable effort above all else. Besides, even with a loss the Suns just get that many more lottery balls...It's a win-win!</p>
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