Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:51 am
As always nice recaps and win.
And i can wait for the all-start
Ha ha ha... Yes it's becoming predictable.
Let me try
i think Suns will lost to Grizzlies lost next game
I'l; be happy if I'm right but even happier if I'm wrong since it make the dynasty unpredictable
And i can wait for the all-start
Micchy_boy wrote:the start of a 5 game winning streak??? hope not coz its becoming predictable bro....
any way nice update...
Ha ha ha... Yes it's becoming predictable.
Let me try
i think Suns will lost to Grizzlies lost next game
I'l; be happy if I'm right but even happier if I'm wrong since it make the dynasty unpredictable
Sat Mar 05, 2005 3:25 am
Seraph wrote:Great updates, cant wait for your All Star weekend, i bet will be great
thx, yea you should know some of the stuff im doing already
Lionheart wrote:As always nice recaps and win.
And i can wait for the all-startMicchy_boy wrote:the start of a 5 game winning streak??? hope not coz its becoming predictable bro....
any way nice update...
Ha ha ha... Yes it's becoming predictable.
Let me try
I'l; be happy if I'm right but even happier if I'm wrong since it make the dynasty unpredictable
thx again, and we'll see about that next game.
Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:50 pm
I will have a 5-game update coming up soon and I will also try to have other things up such as new gear in the team store, new mags etc. and a few extra surprises. 
The update may be done by Monday, if not then Tuesday, but most likely Monday and maybe even Sunday.
The update may be done by Monday, if not then Tuesday, but most likely Monday and maybe even Sunday.
Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:03 am
SUNS VS. GRIZZLIES
FedEx Forum, Memphis, 5:00 p.m., PST
TV, radio: FSAZ; KTAR 620
Records: Suns, 36-10; Grizzlies, 31-15.
INJURY REPORT Grizzlies: Mike Miller (bone spur in ankle) out indefinitely; James Posey (sprianed foot) out indefinitely
KEY MATCHUP: AMARE STOUDEMIRE VS. PAU GASOL
The last time Stoudemire met up with Gasol, he went for 19 points and 8 rebounds which was well under his average, while Gasol scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Pau outplayed Stoudemire, but the Suns ended up winning. Gasol will be able to match the quickness of Stoudemire so you can expect a great game between the two rising stars.
INSIDE THE SUNS
Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire are having the best seasons of their career. You will see these two players in the All-Star game most likely, because they helped the Suns to a 36-10 record, along with scoring career-highs in points during the season. Stoudemire scored 51 points in a game this year, while Nash added 40 just a few games ago.
INSIDE THE GRIZZLIES
Memphis will be without two of their top players in Posey and Miller. Miller is expected to be out at least two weeks, while Posey was expected to play tonight, but the doctors said he wasn't quite ready. The two players combined for 29ppg, 6.3rpg and 6.1apg for the Grizzlies. Starting in place of Miller and Posey will be sixth man, Shane Battier and Bonzi Wells.
PROBABLE STARTERS
C-Amare Stoudemire
PF-Shawn Marion
SF-Quentin Richardson
SG-Joe Johnson
PG-Steve Nash
C-Pau Gasol
PF-Stromile Swift
SF-Shane Battier
SG-Bonzi Wells
PG-Jason Williams
Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:18 am
Suns Took Out the Injured Grizzlies
Nash nears triple-double against Grizzlies
Suns-103
Grizzlies-89
Suns Boxscore | Grizzlies Boxscore
Jason Williams adjusting his shot in mid-air against Richardson
MEMPHIS, Mar. 1 (Ticker) -- The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t help that two of their top players were out of tonight’s action. Bonzi Wells scored 23 points to lead four Grizzlies in double figures, but couldn’t lift the Grizzlies over the Phoenix Suns, as the Suns won 103-89 Tuesday night. Playing without forward James Posey and guard Mike Miller, who are on the injured list, Memphis shot 4-of-13 from 3-point range that was just the beginning of a bad shooting night.. ``I am pretty happy for the group of guys we had out there,'' Memphis coach Mike Fratello said. ``They hung in there and found contributions from everyone, but in the 4th quarter that’s when the fatigue factor started to come in. We played nine guys and eight played 10 minutes or more.”
Shane Battier, starting only his fifth game of the year, scored 13 points, while Jason Williams finished with 15 and 7 assists. Lorenzen Wright scored 11 points and grabbed 3 rebounds off the bench. Amare Stoudemire led the Suns with 24 points, hitting 11 of 19 shots, while Steve Nash added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Shawn Marion scored 14 points and had 7 boards. Phoenix built the lead to double digits midway through the 4th quarter, and Memphis got no closer than seven the rest of the way.
The Suns' strength showed early. Nash had five assists on Phoenix's first seven baskets. Yet, the Suns held only a 52-47 lead at the half. The Suns opened the final period by extending a third-quarter run to 19-5 and added on to their small lead by moving it to double digits. “We really missed Posey’s defense and Miller’s shooting tonight,” Fratello said. “We had enough depth, but when your running against a team like the Suns, you have to get your other players to step up off the bench, and most of them did, but Gasol and Swift felled to reach double digits in the game which really hurt us.” Pau Gasol and Stromile Swift scored just 8 points apiece and combined for 5-16 shooting from the field. They combined for 26 rebounds in the game.
Game Photos
Wright was the only player in double figures off the bench for the Grizzlies
Earl Watson spinning by the Matrix
Stoudemire extending his range with the 18 foot jumper over two defenders
Battier doing the dirty work as he draws the charge against Marion
Bonzi trying to tie the ball up with Johnson
Wells sprinting down the floor for a fastbreak
Nash nears triple-double against Grizzlies
Suns-103
Grizzlies-89
Suns Boxscore | Grizzlies Boxscore
Jason Williams adjusting his shot in mid-air against Richardson
MEMPHIS, Mar. 1 (Ticker) -- The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t help that two of their top players were out of tonight’s action. Bonzi Wells scored 23 points to lead four Grizzlies in double figures, but couldn’t lift the Grizzlies over the Phoenix Suns, as the Suns won 103-89 Tuesday night. Playing without forward James Posey and guard Mike Miller, who are on the injured list, Memphis shot 4-of-13 from 3-point range that was just the beginning of a bad shooting night.. ``I am pretty happy for the group of guys we had out there,'' Memphis coach Mike Fratello said. ``They hung in there and found contributions from everyone, but in the 4th quarter that’s when the fatigue factor started to come in. We played nine guys and eight played 10 minutes or more.”
Shane Battier, starting only his fifth game of the year, scored 13 points, while Jason Williams finished with 15 and 7 assists. Lorenzen Wright scored 11 points and grabbed 3 rebounds off the bench. Amare Stoudemire led the Suns with 24 points, hitting 11 of 19 shots, while Steve Nash added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Shawn Marion scored 14 points and had 7 boards. Phoenix built the lead to double digits midway through the 4th quarter, and Memphis got no closer than seven the rest of the way.
The Suns' strength showed early. Nash had five assists on Phoenix's first seven baskets. Yet, the Suns held only a 52-47 lead at the half. The Suns opened the final period by extending a third-quarter run to 19-5 and added on to their small lead by moving it to double digits. “We really missed Posey’s defense and Miller’s shooting tonight,” Fratello said. “We had enough depth, but when your running against a team like the Suns, you have to get your other players to step up off the bench, and most of them did, but Gasol and Swift felled to reach double digits in the game which really hurt us.” Pau Gasol and Stromile Swift scored just 8 points apiece and combined for 5-16 shooting from the field. They combined for 26 rebounds in the game.
Game Photos
Wright was the only player in double figures off the bench for the Grizzlies
Earl Watson spinning by the Matrix
Stoudemire extending his range with the 18 foot jumper over two defenders
Battier doing the dirty work as he draws the charge against Marion
Bonzi trying to tie the ball up with Johnson
Wells sprinting down the floor for a fastbreak
Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:27 am
Ah nice win, rough night for Gasol though. 2-10 FG, ouch. My Grizzlies will get you next time!
Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:45 am
BrokenWings wrote:Ah nice win, rough night for Gasol though. 2-10 FG, ouch. My Grizzlies will get you next time!
nope, my grizzlies
Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:10 am
SUNS VS. TIMBERWOVLES
Target Center, Minnesota, 5:00 p.m., PST
TV, radio: FSAZ; KTAR 620
Records: Suns, 37-10; Timberwolves, 33-12.
INJURY REPORT Timberwolves: Anthony Carter (sore toe) probable
KEY MATCHUP: JOE JOHNSON VS. LATRELL SPREWELL
Sprewell has averaged 29.5ppg against the Suns in the two games. He scored 32 points in a losing effort against the Suns. Johnson is averaging 19ppg agaisnt the TWolves. Spree is a very streaky shooter, so expect to seeh im attempting alot of shots tonight.
INSIDE THE SUNS
Phoenix will look to go 6-0 sweeping their road trip tonight. The Suns have split the two games this season against Minnesota. Stoudemire averages 22.5ppg and 12rpg for the Suns against the Twolves this season. The average margin of the games were decided by 4 points as the Suns won the last meeting 107-102 and the Timberwolves won the first meeting earlier in the season 105-102.
INSIDE THE TIMBERWOLVES
Garnett won January Western Conference Player of the Month and has been doing damage for his Timberwolves. They ar 8-2 in their last 10 games. Kevin Garnett averaged 22ppg, 16.5rpg and 5apg against Phoenix this season and almost had a 20-20 game in their last loss to the Suns.
PROBABLE STARTERS
C-Amare Stoudemire
PF-Shawn Marion
SF-Quentin Richardson
SG-Joe Johnson
PG-Steve Nash
C-Michael Olowkandi
PF-Kevin Garnett
SF-Wally Szczerbiak
SG-Latrell Sprewell
PG-Sam Cassell
Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:17 am
Suns Dominate in Wolves’ Den
Phoenix finish road-trip undefeated
Suns-115
Timberwolves-82
Suns Boxscore | Timberwolves Boxscore
McCarty scored 8 points off the bench for the Suns against the TWolves
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 2 (Ticker) -- The Phoenix Suns saved their best for last to finish up a wildly successful six-game road trip. Amaré Stoudemire led five players in double figures with 28 points and 15 rebounds as the Suns used a dominant third quarter to roll to a 115-82 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Phoenix went a perfect 6-0 on its season-high road trip, averaging a remarkable 110.6 points in the six wins. The Suns handed Minnesota its fourth-worst home loss in franchise history. The Timberwolves had one of their lowest-scoring performances this season, only scoring 82 points in the game.
"The Wolves are a good team," Phoenix swingman Quentin Richardson said. "But I don't care who you're playing, 6-0 is the best road series you can get. We got some good roadkill on this trip. We got some bucks, a wolf, a raptor. We even got a bear too,” Richardson laughing. Stoudemire dominated the second quarter with 14 points, helping the Suns keep their head above water with a 62-58 halftime lead. When the Timberwolves collapsed inside in the second half, Stoudemire's sharpshooting teammates took over. Shawn Marion scored 11 points in the third quarter, hitting two of Phoenix's six 3-pointers in the period. Walter McCarty and Jim Jackson had two 3-pointers apiece, with Jackson hitting back-to-back from long range late in the quarter to give the Suns their largest lead of the game.
"We were up 40 and we could have been up 50 if we kept playing hard through the rest of the 3rd, but we rested a little during the end of the quarter,” Stoudemire said. Phoenix emptied its bench for the final period and managed to outscore the Timberwolves 29-16 in the quarter, long after the game had been decided. "This was a fun game," Richardson said. "Everybody was playing great D, especially on their guards.” We were making shots and making plays." It was less fun for the Timberwolves, whose starters were outscored, 92-63. "Tonight there was one team that was playing loose and making plays and one that was just out there," Minnesota guard Troy Hudson said. "You can't do that against a team like Phoenix. They thrive when they play fast and loose and they're too good to let them play their game."
Marion scored 23 points, Nash added 22 and 12 assists and Richardson and Jackson scored 10 points apiece for Phoenix, which returns home to face New York on Saturday. The Timberwolves trailed 49-39 in the second quarter when guard Sam Cassell left the game holding his left arm. He did not return and his team was unable to rally without him. "We wanted to run at (Garnett) and get the ball out of his hands," Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni said. "His energy is crucial for the Wolves. We know that if we make others shoot, they're going to have to hit a lot of jumpers to beat us, because we know we're going to score a lot of points." Garnett has scored a combined 66 points in the three games against the Suns this season. "It felt like high school out there tonight," said Garnett, who grabbed 8 rebounds. "I haven't been triple-teamed that many times since then. But it's my job to fight through and still lead the team. We'll get it turned around; we're still a confident team."
Game Photos
Sprewell picking the ball away from Johnson
Spree had a rough night from the field shooting 4-10
Nash going behind his back past Olowokandi
Marion dunking on Szczerbiak with one hand
Garnett fronting Stoudemrie in the post
McCarty contesting Garnett's fadeaway jumper
Phoenix finish road-trip undefeated
Suns-115
Timberwolves-82
Suns Boxscore | Timberwolves Boxscore
McCarty scored 8 points off the bench for the Suns against the TWolves
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 2 (Ticker) -- The Phoenix Suns saved their best for last to finish up a wildly successful six-game road trip. Amaré Stoudemire led five players in double figures with 28 points and 15 rebounds as the Suns used a dominant third quarter to roll to a 115-82 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Phoenix went a perfect 6-0 on its season-high road trip, averaging a remarkable 110.6 points in the six wins. The Suns handed Minnesota its fourth-worst home loss in franchise history. The Timberwolves had one of their lowest-scoring performances this season, only scoring 82 points in the game.
"The Wolves are a good team," Phoenix swingman Quentin Richardson said. "But I don't care who you're playing, 6-0 is the best road series you can get. We got some good roadkill on this trip. We got some bucks, a wolf, a raptor. We even got a bear too,” Richardson laughing. Stoudemire dominated the second quarter with 14 points, helping the Suns keep their head above water with a 62-58 halftime lead. When the Timberwolves collapsed inside in the second half, Stoudemire's sharpshooting teammates took over. Shawn Marion scored 11 points in the third quarter, hitting two of Phoenix's six 3-pointers in the period. Walter McCarty and Jim Jackson had two 3-pointers apiece, with Jackson hitting back-to-back from long range late in the quarter to give the Suns their largest lead of the game.
"We were up 40 and we could have been up 50 if we kept playing hard through the rest of the 3rd, but we rested a little during the end of the quarter,” Stoudemire said. Phoenix emptied its bench for the final period and managed to outscore the Timberwolves 29-16 in the quarter, long after the game had been decided. "This was a fun game," Richardson said. "Everybody was playing great D, especially on their guards.” We were making shots and making plays." It was less fun for the Timberwolves, whose starters were outscored, 92-63. "Tonight there was one team that was playing loose and making plays and one that was just out there," Minnesota guard Troy Hudson said. "You can't do that against a team like Phoenix. They thrive when they play fast and loose and they're too good to let them play their game."
Marion scored 23 points, Nash added 22 and 12 assists and Richardson and Jackson scored 10 points apiece for Phoenix, which returns home to face New York on Saturday. The Timberwolves trailed 49-39 in the second quarter when guard Sam Cassell left the game holding his left arm. He did not return and his team was unable to rally without him. "We wanted to run at (Garnett) and get the ball out of his hands," Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni said. "His energy is crucial for the Wolves. We know that if we make others shoot, they're going to have to hit a lot of jumpers to beat us, because we know we're going to score a lot of points." Garnett has scored a combined 66 points in the three games against the Suns this season. "It felt like high school out there tonight," said Garnett, who grabbed 8 rebounds. "I haven't been triple-teamed that many times since then. But it's my job to fight through and still lead the team. We'll get it turned around; we're still a confident team."
Game Photos
Sprewell picking the ball away from Johnson
Spree had a rough night from the field shooting 4-10
Nash going behind his back past Olowokandi
Marion dunking on Szczerbiak with one hand
Garnett fronting Stoudemrie in the post
McCarty contesting Garnett's fadeaway jumper
Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:32 am
nice win and nice recaps all the way through. 2 things:
(1) its awesome how u play ur bench wen ur up or down big that makes it fun to read recaps... nice goin wit that
(2) im amazed how u manage to do so many recaps and previews every day... always an update. awesome job.
also its the most organized dynasty on the site... which makes it very easy to scan through the games. very smart outline... keep it up
P.S.-ive been following it 110% but not posting,,, jus so u kno
(1) its awesome how u play ur bench wen ur up or down big that makes it fun to read recaps... nice goin wit that
(2) im amazed how u manage to do so many recaps and previews every day... always an update. awesome job.
also its the most organized dynasty on the site... which makes it very easy to scan through the games. very smart outline... keep it up
P.S.-ive been following it 110% but not posting,,, jus so u kno
Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:05 am
ShivaSquad wrote:nice win and nice recaps all the way through. 2 things:
(1) its awesome how u play ur bench wen ur up or down big that makes it fun to read recaps... nice goin wit that
Thanks, I try to add different stuff to my recaps to make things a little more interesting. I know its hard to be interested in a team that wins alot, but I'm trying to make it so it won't be that way.
ShivaSquad wrote:(2) im amazed how u manage to do so many recaps and previews every day... always an update. awesome job.
Yea it takes me about 1-2 hours to do a recap, depends on how much time I waste. I have to do previews, pics, play the game and recap. That's why some days I'm able to do alot more updating than others because if I'm not busy, I can get about 2-3 games done in one day.
ShivaSquad wrote:also its the most organized dynasty on the site... which makes it very easy to scan through the games. very smart outline... keep it up
Thx again, I like for things to look neat.
ShivaSquad wrote:P.S.-ive been following it 110% but not posting,,, jus so u kno
its coo, just nice to know you really like it
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Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:45 am
KNICKS VS. SUNS
America West Arena, Phoenix, 7:00 p.m., PST
TV, radio: FSAZ; KTAR 620
Records: Knicks, 18-28; Suns, 38-10.
INJURY REPORT Knicks: Kurt Thomas (bone spure in ankle) out indefinitely; Moochie Norris (broken nose) probable
KEY MATCHUP: SHAWN MARION VS. MICHAEL SWEETNEY
Sweetney has started the last four games for the Knicks due to Kurt Thomas recent injury to his foot. Sweetney is a 6'8", 260 lb big man who will have lots of trouble guarding Marion tonight man-to-man. Marion who is 45 lbs lighter than Sweetney has the speed and agility to do almost anything he wants against the big guy. Last night against the Sacramento Kings, Sweetney shot 1-10 from the field for 3 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 32 minutes.
INSIDE THE KNICKS
The last time the Knicks played Phoenix, they lost in a 102-80 blowout and Marbury shot a horrendous 3-21 from the field. They were outplayed in the first quarter and let the game get out of hands. The Knicks are in the middle of a six-game road trip and they are 2-2 as of now.
INSIDE THE SUNS
The Suns are on a 7-game winning streak and after taking two days from that 6-0 road trip, they came back home tonight. Phoenix is just two wins away from reaching the 40th mark and are 20 wins above last year's record at this time.
PROBABLE STARTERS
C-Amare Stoudemire
PF-Shawn Marion
SF-Quentin Richardson
SG-Joe Johnson
PG-Steve Nash
C-Nazr Mohammed
PF-Michael Sweetney
SF-Tim Thomas
SG-Jamal Crawford
PG-Stephon Marbury
Sun Mar 06, 2005 11:07 am
NIce win over my timberwolves.
Sam Cassell only 1 point? Damn that sucks.
Anyways, good luck vs. Knicks and make sure you put a hurting on MARBURY!
Sam Cassell only 1 point? Damn that sucks.
Anyways, good luck vs. Knicks and make sure you put a hurting on MARBURY!
Sun Mar 06, 2005 11:59 am
Suns Wake Up to Top Knicks
Suns gain first season sweep over Knicks since 1994-95
Knicks-105
Suns-118
Knicks Boxscore | Suns Boxscore
Richardson was one of six players in double figures against New York
PHOENIX, Feb. 5 (Ticker) -- The Phoenix Suns' big three came up big again against the overmatched New York Knicks. Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 7 rebounds, Steve Nash added 21 points and 6 assists, and Shawn Marion had a team-high 29 points and 4 rebounds, leading the Suns to a 118-105 comeback victory over the travel-weary Knicks on Saturday night. The victory was the eighth in nine games for the Suns (39-10) and strengthened their lead in the NBA's Pacific Division. It also gave them their first season sweep over the Knicks since 1994-95. They easily beat the Knicks 102-80 in New York on Jan. 25 when Stoudemire had 28 points and 12 rebounds, Marion had just 7 points and 5 rebounds, and Nash had 16 points and nine assists. Saturday's win was much tougher than the first, because the Suns didn't take command until the fourth quarter.
"We had to pick up our intensity," Marion said. "We just got a little more aggressive. We were lethargic (early). When we got more energy, we were all right. In the fourth quarter, we got some loose balls, it started going our way and we opened up the game a little." Stoudemire agreed. "We played extremely well in the fourth to close it out," he said. "In the fourth, we outran them, outscored them and outrebounded them." Former Suns guard Stephon Marbury led the Knicks with 33 points. He was booed during the starting lineup presentation. Marbury was not bothered by the booing from the crowd of 18,422.
"I guess it's natural to react that way," he said. "If that was to happen in New York, the fans would boo, too."
Jamal Crawford had 16 points for the Knicks, and Allan Houston scored 17 points off the bench. The pesky Knicks stayed with the Suns for three periods. Then, Phoenix opened the fourth quarter with an 11-0 run. Stoudemire capped the burst with a fast-break slam dunk, giving Phoenix a 95-84 lead. The tired Knicks, who lost 120-101 at Sacramento on Friday night, took a surprising 53-52 lead in the 2nd quarter, before the Suns ended the quarter on a 15-5 run the final 3 minutes of the second period. Nash capped the surge with a driving layup with 4 seconds left. He finished the half with 8 points. The usually sharpshooting Suns' starters shot a paltry 15-for-40 (37 percent) and the team went to the foul line only six times, hitting all six, compared to the Knicks. who were 12-of-15. The Knicks continued to pound the boards in the third quarter, and by the end of the period, they had a 28-25 rebounding margin and closed the Suns gap to 5 points. Marbury kept up his offensive assault, producing 17 of his 33 points in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to give his Knicks the win.
Game Photos
Steve Nash going between the big men for the layup
Marion shooting the jumper over Sweetney
Marbury going between the legs as Nash guards him
Joe Johnson going up for two of his 20 points
Crawford using his crossover to get past Johnson
STAT throwing down the two-hand power dunk over Sweetney
Suns gain first season sweep over Knicks since 1994-95
Knicks-105
Suns-118
Knicks Boxscore | Suns Boxscore
Richardson was one of six players in double figures against New York
PHOENIX, Feb. 5 (Ticker) -- The Phoenix Suns' big three came up big again against the overmatched New York Knicks. Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 7 rebounds, Steve Nash added 21 points and 6 assists, and Shawn Marion had a team-high 29 points and 4 rebounds, leading the Suns to a 118-105 comeback victory over the travel-weary Knicks on Saturday night. The victory was the eighth in nine games for the Suns (39-10) and strengthened their lead in the NBA's Pacific Division. It also gave them their first season sweep over the Knicks since 1994-95. They easily beat the Knicks 102-80 in New York on Jan. 25 when Stoudemire had 28 points and 12 rebounds, Marion had just 7 points and 5 rebounds, and Nash had 16 points and nine assists. Saturday's win was much tougher than the first, because the Suns didn't take command until the fourth quarter.
"We had to pick up our intensity," Marion said. "We just got a little more aggressive. We were lethargic (early). When we got more energy, we were all right. In the fourth quarter, we got some loose balls, it started going our way and we opened up the game a little." Stoudemire agreed. "We played extremely well in the fourth to close it out," he said. "In the fourth, we outran them, outscored them and outrebounded them." Former Suns guard Stephon Marbury led the Knicks with 33 points. He was booed during the starting lineup presentation. Marbury was not bothered by the booing from the crowd of 18,422.
"I guess it's natural to react that way," he said. "If that was to happen in New York, the fans would boo, too."
Jamal Crawford had 16 points for the Knicks, and Allan Houston scored 17 points off the bench. The pesky Knicks stayed with the Suns for three periods. Then, Phoenix opened the fourth quarter with an 11-0 run. Stoudemire capped the burst with a fast-break slam dunk, giving Phoenix a 95-84 lead. The tired Knicks, who lost 120-101 at Sacramento on Friday night, took a surprising 53-52 lead in the 2nd quarter, before the Suns ended the quarter on a 15-5 run the final 3 minutes of the second period. Nash capped the surge with a driving layup with 4 seconds left. He finished the half with 8 points. The usually sharpshooting Suns' starters shot a paltry 15-for-40 (37 percent) and the team went to the foul line only six times, hitting all six, compared to the Knicks. who were 12-of-15. The Knicks continued to pound the boards in the third quarter, and by the end of the period, they had a 28-25 rebounding margin and closed the Suns gap to 5 points. Marbury kept up his offensive assault, producing 17 of his 33 points in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to give his Knicks the win.
Game Photos
Steve Nash going between the big men for the layup
Marion shooting the jumper over Sweetney
Marbury going between the legs as Nash guards him
Joe Johnson going up for two of his 20 points
Crawford using his crossover to get past Johnson
STAT throwing down the two-hand power dunk over Sweetney
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Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:38 pm
lol u dissected my post piece by piece and analyzed it... haha i meant wat i said
great recap, there were a lot of stats thrown in there which is excellent . felt like a real nba recap nice game vs da knicks also...
i meant wat i said
great recap, there were a lot of stats thrown in there which is excellent
. felt like a real nba recap nice game vs da knicks also...
Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:25 pm
39-10....almost identical to the Suns' real life record
Mon Mar 07, 2005 5:50 am
lol u dissected my post piece by piece and analyzed it... haha i meant wat i said
great recap, there were a lot of stats thrown in there which is excellent . felt like a real nba recap nice game vs da knicks also...
thx for the compliment, thats the kind of stuff that makes me really want to keep going 39-10....almost identical to the Suns' real life record
yea pretty close to it, there's a few more teams in my dynasty that got the same identical record as they team had at this time...like the knicks and spurs. i think its a few more that i just havent noticed it.
Keep on the look out for some more updates coming soon. Almost at the All-Star Break
Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:28 am
finally a result not identical to the real one ...
Nice win over the Knicks....
I'l be waiting for the All-star coz i know it will be awesome
...Nice win over the Knicks....
I'l be waiting for the All-star coz i know it will be awesome
Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:38 am
Crash 'n Burn wrote:finally a result not identical to the real one
Nice win over the Knicks....
I'l be waiting for the All-star coz i know it will be awesome
well i may have a record the same as the suns, but like i said, im not losing just for the fun of it. i actually just get beaten in those games 99% of the time. i won't be able to update today unless its later on because im very busy. if i wont update today, you can expect one tomorrow for sure.
Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:03 pm
OMG This is the first dynasty i have read. And its reall good.
Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:20 pm
nice updates mafia, your suns are really lookin' awesome just like in real life..... my lakers ain't doin good just like in real life too.... anyway, hope i can go on a winning streak like you did... except for the losing streak though..... more power to your dynasty
Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:40 am
SUNS VS. KINGS
ARCO Arena, Sacramento, 7:00 p.m., PST
TV, radio: FSAZ; KTAR 620
Records: Suns, 38-10; Kings, 31-16.
INJURY REPORT Kings: Eddie House (sore rib) probable
KEY MATCHUP: JOE JOHNSON VS. CUTTINO MOBLEY
Newly acquired G/F Cuttino Mobley has been a big plus for the Kings. He is 2nd on the team in scoring averaging 18.7ppg. Johnson numbers are very similar with both players shooting the ball with a good percentage. Johnson find his shots, while Mobley likes to demand the ball.
INSIDE THE SUNS
Last time these two teams met up, Joe Johnson scored the game winning basket and left the Kings breathless. Johnson ended up wtih 24 points in that game along wtih Marion and Stoudemire scoring at the 20+ point mark.
INSIDE THE KINGS
The Kings are 12-5 since acquiring Mobley in the trade that sent long time Kings player, Doug Christie, to the Orlando Magic. Mobley has contributed well for the Kings and has fit into Rick Aldeman's system. Sacramento is coming off a 109-95 loss to the Portland Trailblazers on February 5th.
PROBABLE STARTERS
C-Amare Stoudemire
PF-Shawn Marion
SF-Quentin Richardson
SG-Joe Johnson
PG-Steve Nash
C-Brad Miller
PF-Chris Webber
SF-Peja Stojakovic
SG-Cuttino Mobley
PG-Mike Bibby
Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:51 am
my 2 fav SG in the nba! yahoooo JJ is gonna rip cuttino up tho... sry cuttino man ill still be yo friend!
Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:00 am
This is a crazy dynasty, you are truly the king.
Is it really fun playing with the Suns though? They're like unstoppable.
Is it really fun playing with the Suns though? They're like unstoppable.
Tue Mar 08, 2005 11:23 am
my 2 fav SG in the nba! yahoooo JJ is gonna rip cuttino up tho... sry cuttino man ill still be yo friend!
lol, i like jj only because i kind of look like him in real life
This is a crazy dynasty, you are truly the king.
Is it really fun playing with the Suns though? They're like unstoppable.
thanks, thats a big compliment for me...and to answer ur question, its real fun playin with the suns, if you going to win alot, why not win with the suns because they do win like that for real and its interesting to see if we will even lose when we are a winning team. its also interesting to see what type of shooting nights certain players will have because you will expect great ones, but sometimes it doesnt always go that way. i promised myself that i was going to stick with this dynasty and this is the furthest ive ever got into a dynasty in an 82 game season. just 5 games away from all-star break and im going to keep going and you will see some surprises coming near the end possibly (but ill keep that to myself
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I was planning on going the game today, but I got a little caught up in some other stuff and I my team have our substate basketball game tonight so if I can, I will update, but if I can't I will do it tomorrow.