Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:16 am
good news, i finally got my dynasty straighten back out and an update will come in a few mins
Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:21 am
Fourth Quarter Heroics By the Suns
Solid 4th quarter from the Suns, gave them their 4th straight victory.
Bucks-83
Suns-101
Steve Nash recorded a double-double in points and assists against the Bucks
PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) -- Newcomer Steve Nash continued to lift the Phoenix Suns to new heights. Nash scored 17 points and recorded 11 assists as the Suns won their sixth straight game, a 101-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. After a disappointing 2003-04 season, Phoenix signed Nash and Richardson as free agents in the offseason, investing $110 million. The moves have paid off early as the Suns (10-2) are off to their best start in 25 years.
"Everybody is contributing," said Shawn Marion, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds. "It was a battle for us tonight and a good test. We stepped up and conquered it. It was a learning experience for us." Stoudemire, who played just 10 minutes in the first half because of foul trouble, took over thereafter with 3 field goals and 3 rebounds in a 13-2 run that gave Phoenix a 74-62 advantage. Nash threw a no-look pass to Amare during the 3rd quarter that was an electrifying play. "You don't get a chance to practice that pass very often," Nash said. "It is a lot of fun playing with so many terrific players."
"You've got to keep your eye on him all the time," Stoudemire said. "Our chemistry is so good right now, so I can read that and I knew it was coming. I watched him the whole time, caught it right on the money and finished. He's always trying to create something, and that pass was just incredible." Michael Redd scored 18 points and T.J. Ford added 12 for Milwaukee. "We never died, we just kept battling," Bucks coach Terry Porter said. "This is not an easy team to play at the end of a back-to-back, but I feel our guys did a great job of competing." The Suns have defeated the Bucks 17 straight times in Phoenix, their longest active home streak against any team.
Box Score
Game Photos
Stoudemire backing down Gadzuric in the paint
Michael Redd at the free throw line
Quentin Richardson shooting the jumper over Keith Van Horn
Steve Nash catching the tough pass on the fastbreak
Shawn Marion dunknig over Gadzuric
Van Horn drawing one of Amare's five fouls
Desmond Mason with the power dunk on the fastbreak
Solid 4th quarter from the Suns, gave them their 4th straight victory.
Bucks-83
Suns-101
Steve Nash recorded a double-double in points and assists against the Bucks
PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) -- Newcomer Steve Nash continued to lift the Phoenix Suns to new heights. Nash scored 17 points and recorded 11 assists as the Suns won their sixth straight game, a 101-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. After a disappointing 2003-04 season, Phoenix signed Nash and Richardson as free agents in the offseason, investing $110 million. The moves have paid off early as the Suns (10-2) are off to their best start in 25 years.
"Everybody is contributing," said Shawn Marion, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds. "It was a battle for us tonight and a good test. We stepped up and conquered it. It was a learning experience for us." Stoudemire, who played just 10 minutes in the first half because of foul trouble, took over thereafter with 3 field goals and 3 rebounds in a 13-2 run that gave Phoenix a 74-62 advantage. Nash threw a no-look pass to Amare during the 3rd quarter that was an electrifying play. "You don't get a chance to practice that pass very often," Nash said. "It is a lot of fun playing with so many terrific players."
"You've got to keep your eye on him all the time," Stoudemire said. "Our chemistry is so good right now, so I can read that and I knew it was coming. I watched him the whole time, caught it right on the money and finished. He's always trying to create something, and that pass was just incredible." Michael Redd scored 18 points and T.J. Ford added 12 for Milwaukee. "We never died, we just kept battling," Bucks coach Terry Porter said. "This is not an easy team to play at the end of a back-to-back, but I feel our guys did a great job of competing." The Suns have defeated the Bucks 17 straight times in Phoenix, their longest active home streak against any team.
Box Score
Game Photos
Stoudemire backing down Gadzuric in the paint
Michael Redd at the free throw line
Quentin Richardson shooting the jumper over Keith Van Horn
Steve Nash catching the tough pass on the fastbreak
Shawn Marion dunknig over Gadzuric
Van Horn drawing one of Amare's five fouls
Desmond Mason with the power dunk on the fastbreak
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Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:17 am
The Suns are resurrecting after a little problem. 
Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:48 pm
Niceeeee its good to see you back 
Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:04 pm
glad to have you back! great win though it was against my bucks, 10-2..not bad! Nashy is very good in this years live and it looks like you use him very well.
Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:39 pm
Thanks for the comments everybody. I'm still tryin to find ways to work with my bench. I didn't shoot with them that much in the game. Amare really impressed me in the game shooting 15-16 from FG. Another game update will be coming tomorrow
Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:42 pm
nice to see you your dynasty back... i thought another great dynasty was on the way out....
Thu Jan 13, 2005 3:40 am
Looks like the Suns are on fire. 4 straight games nice job mafia. 
Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:09 am
HORNETS VS. SUNS
American West Arena, Phoenix, 7:00 p.m., PST
TV, radio: FSAZ; KTAR 620
Records: Hornets, 6-4; Suns, 10-2
KEY MATCHUP: STEVE NASH VS. BARON DAVIS
These point guards are two of the best PG's in the West and possibly the entire league. Davis averages 22.1ppg, 7apg and 4.9apg for the Hornets, while Nash is averaging a career-best 20ppg and 9.7apg. The last time these teams met, Nash had a team-high 25p oints and 11 assists, while Davis was held to just 9 points and 3 assists, but grabbed a season-high 8 rebounds.
INSIDE THE HORNETS
The Hornets are without David Wesley, but they have now acquired Jim Jackson and put rookie guard J.R. Smith in the lineup. Smith is averaging 7.3ppg and 3.2rpg since he took over the starting spot for New Orleans.
INSIDE THE SUNS
Phoenix will try to finish out the month of November winning their last two games. Stoudemire, Marion and Nash averaging 20+ points for the hot Suns team. Stoudemire had his 2nd 30+ point game of the season in the Suns last game vs. the Bucks.
PROBABLE STARTERS
C-Jamaal Magloire
PF-P.J. Brown
SF-Jamal Mashburn
SG-J.R. Smith
PG-Baron Davis
C-Amare Stoudemire
PF-Shawn Marion
SF-Quentin Richardson
SG-Joe Johnson
PG-Steve Nash
Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:26 pm
Johnson Career-Night in Phoenix
Suns took care of the Hornets, while Joe Johnson goes off for a career-high in points
Hornets-82
Suns-122
Johnson passing out of the double team from Smith and Magloire
PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) -- Joe Johnson carried the Phoenix Suns early and late. Johnson had a huge game and sparked an early run as the surprising Suns extended their winning streak to seven games with a 122-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets. The Hornets weren't able to hold on at the beginning, only scoring 10 points in the first quarter. The Suns used an 11-0 run in the first quarter quarter to take an early lead on New Orleans. Johnson converted a three-point play and scored inside before Quentin Richardson drained a 3-pointer with 6:18 left to cap an 8-0 surge that gave the Suns a 26 points lead heading into halftime.
A member of the United States' disappointing Olympic team, Marion collected 25 points with 4 rebounds en route to his 6th 20+ point game of the season. "I took what was given to us," Marion said. "Sometimes if you get an open three, you have to shoot it because that could be the best shot you get." Stoudemire added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Suns (11-2), who are off to their best start since opening the 1980-81 campaign with a 14-2 mark. "We knew as a team we would all have to step up tonight and not fall apart at the end of the month," Johnson said. "We had to find a will and a way. I just tried to make plays when I had the ball."
Jamal Mashburn led the Hornets with a team-high 20 points on 8-22 shooting. The Hornets shot just 35% from the field with their star point guard, Baron Davis scoring 16 points on 5-16 shooting. "We were taking too many jump shots and weren't going inside enough," Hornets coach Byron Scott said. "We attempted 18 three pointers, but only made six of them." Newcomer Jim Jackson played a total of 18 minutes for the Hornets and scored 7 points for the Hornets (6-5).
Box Score
Game Photos
Steve Nash getting the layup after getting past Hornets rookie J.R. Smith
Smith going up strong for the layup
Quentin Richardson getting the two-hand dunk for 2 of his 10 points
Baron Davis trying to get past Steve Nash on the perimeter
Amare Stoudemire extending his range with the 15 foot jumper over Brown
Stoudemire again with the one-hand dunk in the paint
Suns took care of the Hornets, while Joe Johnson goes off for a career-high in points
Hornets-82
Suns-122
Johnson passing out of the double team from Smith and Magloire
PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) -- Joe Johnson carried the Phoenix Suns early and late. Johnson had a huge game and sparked an early run as the surprising Suns extended their winning streak to seven games with a 122-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets. The Hornets weren't able to hold on at the beginning, only scoring 10 points in the first quarter. The Suns used an 11-0 run in the first quarter quarter to take an early lead on New Orleans. Johnson converted a three-point play and scored inside before Quentin Richardson drained a 3-pointer with 6:18 left to cap an 8-0 surge that gave the Suns a 26 points lead heading into halftime.
A member of the United States' disappointing Olympic team, Marion collected 25 points with 4 rebounds en route to his 6th 20+ point game of the season. "I took what was given to us," Marion said. "Sometimes if you get an open three, you have to shoot it because that could be the best shot you get." Stoudemire added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Suns (11-2), who are off to their best start since opening the 1980-81 campaign with a 14-2 mark. "We knew as a team we would all have to step up tonight and not fall apart at the end of the month," Johnson said. "We had to find a will and a way. I just tried to make plays when I had the ball."
Jamal Mashburn led the Hornets with a team-high 20 points on 8-22 shooting. The Hornets shot just 35% from the field with their star point guard, Baron Davis scoring 16 points on 5-16 shooting. "We were taking too many jump shots and weren't going inside enough," Hornets coach Byron Scott said. "We attempted 18 three pointers, but only made six of them." Newcomer Jim Jackson played a total of 18 minutes for the Hornets and scored 7 points for the Hornets (6-5).
Box Score
Game Photos
Steve Nash getting the layup after getting past Hornets rookie J.R. Smith
Smith going up strong for the layup
Quentin Richardson getting the two-hand dunk for 2 of his 10 points
Baron Davis trying to get past Steve Nash on the perimeter
Amare Stoudemire extending his range with the 15 foot jumper over Brown
Stoudemire again with the one-hand dunk in the paint
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Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:35 pm
Great game bro .... I love th johnson pass pic
Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:07 pm
nice to see you your dynasty back... i thought another great dynasty was on the way out....
thanks, i'm not going to discontinue the dynasty. i like this team too much in the game to do it. i made a promise to myself anyway that i won't quit the dynasty no matter what and just like the problem i had where m game crashed and the dynasty was messed up, but im still gonna keep going.
Looks like the Suns are on fire. 4 straight games nice job mafia.
thanks for the comment. hopefully i can continue the streak and i won't lighten up on teams just to lose so i would like to be like how the real suns are right now if i can.
Great game bro .... I love th johnson pass pic
yea the hornets aren't that good when i play them, yet they still have a decent record
Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:21 pm
i think its time to tweak your sliders to a much harder setting, the way you blowout most of your opponents and how too lopsided seems you need more challenge....
just a suggestions....
other than that, great update always love how you relate what happen in every game...
just a suggestions....
other than that, great update always love how you relate what happen in every game...
Sat Jan 15, 2005 3:29 am
Micchy_boy wrote:i think its time to tweak your sliders to a much harder setting, the way you blowout most of your opponents and how too lopsided seems you need more challenge....
just a suggestions....
other than that, great update always love how you relate what happen in every game...
i was thinkin' about that, but i'm not going to change them until i see how i fair against the good teams in the game. i do have a good team, so i can understand for me to beat some of the worse teams. my schedule will start getting a little difficult at the start of december, so i will see how everything works out then.
Sat Jan 15, 2005 6:03 am
nice recap. im glad to see JJ getting the minutes and the shots. 39 points baby yea!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 2:17 pm
SUNS VS. JAZZ
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, 6:00 p.m., PST
TV, radio: FSAZ; KTAR 620
Records: Suns, 11-2; Jazz, 8-6
KEY MATCHUP: SHAWN MARION VS. CARLOS BOOZER
Marion is dealing with another power player in Carlos Boozer tonight. In Boozer's first season with the Jazz, he is averaging a career-best 21ppg and 12.4rpg. Marion, who has switched from the small forward spot to the power forward spot this season is averaging 21.2ppg and 8.0rpg for Phoenix. If Marion can use his quickness against Boozer, then he can cause alot of trouble to the Jazz team.
INSIDE THE SUNS
The Suns are looking to finish up the month of November with a 12-2 record and on a 7-game winning streak. Phoenix schedule becomes a little more difficult in the month of December, so it is very key for them to win tonight's game.
INSIDE THE JAZZ
The Jazz started the season off 4-1, but since then they have been under .500 with a 4-5 record. They have also lost two straight games heading into tonight's game against the Suns. With the problems from former starting point guard, Carlos Arroyo and Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, the team has slowed down a little bit. Keith McLeod was uplled into the lineup and is averaging 10.6ppg and 5.5apg.
PROBABLE STARTERS
C-Amare Stoudemire
PF-Shawn Marion
SF-Quentin Richardson
SG-Joe Johnson
PG-Steve Nash
C-Curtis Borchardt
PF-Carlos Boozer
SF-Andrei Kirilenko
SG-Gordan Giricek
PG-Keith McLeod
Sat Jan 15, 2005 2:19 pm
A new game preview is up and you can also expect a few more things as I had into the month of December as well. Expect some of the pages that are rarely updated to be updated.
Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:03 am
2nd Half Spurt Give Suns A Head Start Into December
Stoudemire and Nash led Phoenix during the game who went on several runs in the 2nd half to seal the game for the Suns
Suns-108
Jazz-96
Shawn Marion getting one of his 3 blocks against the Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) -- Nash scored 24 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 6 assists to help the Suns to their eighth consecutive victory Tuesday night, 115-102, over the Utah Jazz. "Every time we missed a shot, they were out on the break," Jazz forward Carlos Boozer said. "Steve Nash is probably one of the best point guards in the game right now." Nash's scoring wasn't needed in the fourth, as Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion combined for 19 points in the quarter.
"We play hard, we play together and we play unselfish," Richardson said. "We play to our strengths. We don't have guys trying to get out of what they do best. Our guys stick to it. If you play like that and continue to play smart, you can't help but get positive results." "I though they (the Jazz) did a good job," Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said. "But we just kept coming at them. Amare got on the break a couple times and broke their back. Marion hit a couple of big ones, (so did) Joe Johnson. Everybody contributed something." Stoudemire scored 27 points - nine in the fourth quarter - along with 12 rebounds. He took a feed from Nash for a two-handed dunk to cap a 10-2 run in the final period that broke open the contest and gave the Suns a 100-89 lead. He also put the finishing touches on the Jazz in the closing minutes, scoring a pair of buckets, including a three-point play and a pair of free throws on three successive possessions to seal the game for Phoenix.
"We played a little up and down, played bad here and there," Richardson said. "But we always know that at some point we're going to get a run off. In this game, it just happened right where we needed it to close them out." After making just 3-of-13 3-pointers through the first three quarters, the Suns connected on 5-of-5 in the fourth period, including three during a 9-2 run. "We got some key shots there toward the end when we needed to," Suns forward Shawn Marion said. "They made a run. They're a good team, but we buckled down there at the end, got some stops and pushed the lead out to where they couldn't catch up with us." The Suns, who have the NBA's best record (12-2) and finished their most successful November with their longest winning streak in five years are 2nd in the league standings behind the 12-1 Boston Celtics. "We had a lot of energy," Stoudemire said. "That's why it's important to be in good shape because in the fourth quarter, we really came out strong. We probably played the fastest in the fourth quarter to seal the game. Those key threes put the game away for us."
Boozer led the Utah Jazz with 20 points - none in the fourth quarter - and 10 rebounds. Andrei Kirilenko just scored 10 points, but had 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks for the Jazz. Utah had 7 players in double figures with three of them coming off the bench (Bell 14, Okur 12, Harpring 14).
Box Score
Game Photos
Stoudemire getting the tip-back shot after Johnson missed a jumper
Nash with one of his two made 3 pointers over Giricek
Quentin Richardson trying to backdown the much bigger Kirilenko
Joe Johnson missing the two-hand slam in traffic
Giricek getting the easy two points in the lane
AK-47 going up high for the tough rebound
Nash and Marion connecting on the alley-oop during the 2nd period
Stoudemire and Nash led Phoenix during the game who went on several runs in the 2nd half to seal the game for the Suns
Suns-108
Jazz-96
Shawn Marion getting one of his 3 blocks against the Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) -- Nash scored 24 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 6 assists to help the Suns to their eighth consecutive victory Tuesday night, 115-102, over the Utah Jazz. "Every time we missed a shot, they were out on the break," Jazz forward Carlos Boozer said. "Steve Nash is probably one of the best point guards in the game right now." Nash's scoring wasn't needed in the fourth, as Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion combined for 19 points in the quarter.
"We play hard, we play together and we play unselfish," Richardson said. "We play to our strengths. We don't have guys trying to get out of what they do best. Our guys stick to it. If you play like that and continue to play smart, you can't help but get positive results." "I though they (the Jazz) did a good job," Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said. "But we just kept coming at them. Amare got on the break a couple times and broke their back. Marion hit a couple of big ones, (so did) Joe Johnson. Everybody contributed something." Stoudemire scored 27 points - nine in the fourth quarter - along with 12 rebounds. He took a feed from Nash for a two-handed dunk to cap a 10-2 run in the final period that broke open the contest and gave the Suns a 100-89 lead. He also put the finishing touches on the Jazz in the closing minutes, scoring a pair of buckets, including a three-point play and a pair of free throws on three successive possessions to seal the game for Phoenix.
"We played a little up and down, played bad here and there," Richardson said. "But we always know that at some point we're going to get a run off. In this game, it just happened right where we needed it to close them out." After making just 3-of-13 3-pointers through the first three quarters, the Suns connected on 5-of-5 in the fourth period, including three during a 9-2 run. "We got some key shots there toward the end when we needed to," Suns forward Shawn Marion said. "They made a run. They're a good team, but we buckled down there at the end, got some stops and pushed the lead out to where they couldn't catch up with us." The Suns, who have the NBA's best record (12-2) and finished their most successful November with their longest winning streak in five years are 2nd in the league standings behind the 12-1 Boston Celtics. "We had a lot of energy," Stoudemire said. "That's why it's important to be in good shape because in the fourth quarter, we really came out strong. We probably played the fastest in the fourth quarter to seal the game. Those key threes put the game away for us."
Boozer led the Utah Jazz with 20 points - none in the fourth quarter - and 10 rebounds. Andrei Kirilenko just scored 10 points, but had 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks for the Jazz. Utah had 7 players in double figures with three of them coming off the bench (Bell 14, Okur 12, Harpring 14).
Box Score
Game Photos
Stoudemire getting the tip-back shot after Johnson missed a jumper
Nash with one of his two made 3 pointers over Giricek
Quentin Richardson trying to backdown the much bigger Kirilenko
Joe Johnson missing the two-hand slam in traffic
Giricek getting the easy two points in the lane
AK-47 going up high for the tough rebound
Nash and Marion connecting on the alley-oop during the 2nd period
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:06 am
just took me a LONG time to catch up, but it's looking great......more entertaining than the real nba
Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:22 am
Nice work. I love that pic of Nash to Marion. "Go up and get it young man!!"
I love that pic of Nash to Marion. "Go up and get it young man!!"
Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:08 am
Keep it up mafia, nice win over the Jazz. I can't wait until you play my Timberwolves though.
Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:24 am
thanks for the comments again...my next update will be a preview for things to come in the month of december then after that, there will be more games coming up.
Wed Jan 19, 2005 1:48 pm
I'm confused?? Wtf is this??
Wed Jan 19, 2005 3:10 pm
why is joe johnson wearing adidas hes a nike flight 2k3 man
Wed Jan 19, 2005 3:44 pm
WHat is this? LIke how are you showing all this..or something I'm confused!! Also how did you get newspapers like madden!?!?