The Suns Thread

I think I woke up the neighbors with that one.

I would have if the neighbors were asleep. I just went crazy...I think I yelled something along the lines of "YEEEAAAH FRENCHIE WOOOOOOH".

Suns played a hell of a game until a stretch in the 4th quarter. Then Nash scored 10 points in a row and assisted on a Marion dunk (basically 12 points in a row he created). And Diaw...oh man.

This seems to be a playoffs to remember. I think I'll start watching all the games from now on. I'll give Phoenix credit for always coming through when I thought they wouldnt.

These playoffs have been absolutely breathtaking. Other than the Bucks and Grizzlies series, all the series have been exciting to watch. I can't remember a time where I've been so excited to watch basketball - maybe since my Jazz went to the Finals in both 1997 and '98.

Whoa, another great game. Suns come from behind and win by 3. Diaw and Nash really played well.

The Mavs big men and defense didn't become a problem as I expected for the Suns. Maybe that's because the Suns still managed to be in their run-and-gun game.

Last edited by dinocarlo on Thu May 25, 2006 2:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.

And one question, someone said it is sad that Amare isn't here, because then we could see what a good defense the Suns are really having. Sure? I don't think Amare is a monster at this side of the court right now. Sure he is not bad, but not that freaky good you are telling.

I was never insinuating that Amare is a great defensive player, but he is a good rebounder. For the Suns, when they're giving up a lot of points, it's on the offensive rebounds. Steve Nash explained it pretty much the same after tonights game... they play hard on defense, but they have to double team so often that when they do force a missed shot, the opponent gets an easy put back. If they had Amare (or even Kurt Thomas for that matter) there would be less double teaming, and fewer easy follow ups. Before Kurt Thomas got injured, they were only giving up about 101 ppg, and considering how quickly they score, that's not a whole lot.

Whoa, another great game. Suns come from behind and win by 3. Diaw and Nash really played well. As for the Mavs, they had lots of costly turnovers in the final minutes.

A, you said that exact same thing in the other thread. Spamming doesn't go over to well with the NLSC members OR staff so keep it up, buddy.

Whoa, another great game. Suns come from behind and win by 3. Diaw and Nash really played well. As for the Mavs, they had lots of costly turnovers in the final minutes.

A, you said that exact same thing in the other thread. Spamming doesn't go over to well with the NLSC members OR staff so keep it up, buddy.

Oops Since this is the Suns thread, I should focus on the Suns:

The Mavs big men and defense didn't become a problem as I expected for the Suns. Maybe that's because the Suns still managed to be in their run-and-gun game.

One of the major stats:

ASSISTS: NASH 16 MAVS 13

SUNS WIN!!!! W0000T!!!

Great shot by my favourite frenchman. The fact that they've now taken one IN Dallas gives me a lot of hope for the series.

I was never insinuating that Amare is a great defensive player, but he is a good rebounder. For the Suns, when they're giving up a lot of points, it's on the offensive rebounds. Steve Nash explained it pretty much the same after tonights game... they play hard on defense, but they have to double team so often that when they do force a missed shot, the opponent gets an easy put back. If they had Amare (or even Kurt Thomas for that matter) there would be less double teaming, and fewer easy follow ups. Before Kurt Thomas got injured, they were only giving up about 101 ppg, and considering how quickly they score, that's not a whole lot.

Amare isn't that good of a rebounder. He gets as many as he does simply by jumping. But his positioning and all that is pretty crappy. Put him up against a team that's actually crashing the boards and they steal a lot from him.

Amare isn't that good of a rebounder. He gets as many as he does simply by jumping. But his positioning and all that is pretty crappy. Put him up against a team that's actually crashing the boards and they steal a lot from him.

Especially when he's been sitting on the bench all year.

The magical run continues

Im still depressed about Bell though I mean that could be absolutely devastating, Nevertheless Im so proud of the guys and we have done our task in splitting the first 2 games, If we win game 2 it would just be a massive bonus

BIG SHOT BORIS BABY

Yes.... Boris .....amazing Diaw
Tony is out but I believe that a new frenchy will enjoy the NBA finals !!! (just wait & see)

Boris was flawless last night! I jumped out of my seat on the sofa after he hit that shot.

Amare isn't that good of a rebounder.

He doesnt have to be , neither is the rest of the league

Amare isn't that good of a rebounder.

He doesnt have to be , neither is the rest of the league

I wasn't comparing him to a high-school team or something, I was saying that compared to the rest of the league he isn't that good.

So? Neither was I.

Can't you find someone else to argue with? I said he was a good rebounder, I never made some extravagant claim. Whether he gets rebounds by jumping or by positioning, it doesn't really matter, they still count the same. A lot of that has to do with how the Suns play defense...

Funny how Josh Howard gets a call every single time he goes in for a layup

IMO, Suns are lucky to be in the position they are right now (up 70-68).

EDIT: Nice no call there James Jones got hammered.

Ah well...the officiating has been fair.

I like how Dirk was cracking up when they told him David Hasslehof was at the game.

B'ah.

The shorthanded nature of the team caught up to them today. Didn't get enough from everyone, especially Barbosa and his 8 points. Chump. Great game by Diaw though, the guy has become so much more agressive and is drilling those short-range shots he was missing earlier in the playoffs.

they should have a 2 day break before Game 5 so that both teams are fresh and everyone is at their best.

I think i had Dallas @ 4-1.....but it'll be a close series, so it could go 4-1 either way right now.

I like how Dirk was cracking up when they told him David Hasslehof was at the game.

That made me laugh. Even when the commentators mentioned Hasselhof? when Dirk was shooting free throws. Hasselhof? really is famous in Germany.

Didn't get enough from everyone, especially Barbosa and his 8 points. Chump.

coming from a Suns' fan, that seems real harsh....he might've had a bad game, but the Suns wouldn't have gotten out of the 1st Round without him....or maybe I'm just missing something, but being called a 'chump' is quite an insult

Chump for that one game.

And maybe 'chump' is slightly more potent in Australia.

How about 'chump' in New Zealand?

Brisbane is in Australia.

The X is from NZ, right?










Maybe I'm the chump