Nuggets at Suns game thread

[Girasuck]

I've never been a bigger Suns fan than I am tonight. Phoenix...don't fuck this up!!

[boutons_deux]

Nuggs are only WC playoff team with a losing road record, reliable sign of a soft-ass team.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

This game more or less decides whether or not Phoenix has a chance to win a series. If they lose tonight they likely play Utah in the first and will need to win 1 in Utah which isn't happening. Even though they don't have Lopez this SHOULD be a win. They've been dominant at home all year while Denver is a bad road team and they're on a B2B.

I'm actually cheering for Utah to win tonight because if both teams win the Suns clinch a top 4 seed. If the Suns win and Utah loses to Golden State, then the Suns would need to win in Utah to avoid the 5 seed because of the divisional thing.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

What's incredibly frustrating is how much the Suns fucked themselves by blowing a 15 point lead to Utah in 2 different games. If they just win 1 of those games they're in great position for a top 3 seed.

[Girasuck]

It's simple for us. We need to win out, have the Suns beat Denver tonight, and have the Spurs beat Dallas tomorrow. That gives us the 2 seed. If Denver wins tonight, we're either the 4 or 5 seed no matter what. That's why this is a HUGE game for Utah. We need the Suns to win. If Dallas wins tomorrow, we win out, and the Suns win tonight, that gives us the Northwest division and the 3 seed which I'm ok with cause we can beat Dallas in the second round without homecourt.

[pauls931]

I've never been a bigger Suns fan than I am tonight. Phoenix...don't fuck this up!!

We'll throw in a win tonight if you tank your last game.

[Xylus]

I've never been a bigger Suns fan than I am tonight. Phoenix...don't fuck this up!!

But then you'll go right back to hating our guts tomorrow night...

Go Suns! In my opinion, this is the most important game of the year. A win will instantly improve our chances of advancing in the playoffs. A loss will do the opposite.

Also, I'd like to see Amare dunk on Nene. And KMart, too.

[Xylus]

I just read that Denver is 0 for 10 in their last 10 visits to Phoenix. And they're on a back-to-back... Phoenix better fucking win this game.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hopefully Phoenix takes care of business...and then loses tomorrow..

[Jeremy]

I'm actually cheering for Utah to win tonight because if both teams win the Suns clinch a top 4 seed.

We would also avoid Utah no matter what happens tomorrow night.

[Girasuck]

You have the entire Jazz nation behind you tonight. We're sending our white mormon pride to Phoenix tonight, and hopefully our home court calls as well.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Good start niggas.

[picc84]

Thuggets bending over already. At least make them buy dinner first.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I remember when all the Suns fans who longed for Mike Antoni and were blindly loyal to anyone who played during the D'antoni era said Barbosa > J-Rich in october. That was stupid.

[Fpoonsie]

GotDAMN.

Suns just showin' off.

[D-Wade #3]

I feel for Denver and George Karl's situation

[DPG21920]

This is a crazy good start for the Suns. What happened to the Nuggets? It seems like Melo has reverted back to immature, no leadership Melo.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

lol Jarron Collins

lol bukkaked by Amare

[MavDynasty]

lmfao thuggets...damn they dont want the 3 seed

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Great, Nash attempting that retarded 3 is gonna end up being a turning point for Denver.

[DPG21920]

Where is the foul? I guess I want Denver to win, that way the mavs have nothing to play for.

[MavDynasty]

Marv Albert and Reggie Miller

or

Kevin Harlan and Doug Collins

[DPG21920]

That is a got damn moving screen. Call that shit. Nash does it all the damn time.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I couldn't tell who said the Suns were a bad offensive rebounding team, but whichever one did is retarded. The Suns are 9th in the NBA in offensive rebound %, defensive rebounding is what they suck at.

[Fpoonsie]

MVP chants for STAT.

Huh.

[Fpoonsie]

That is a got damn moving screen. Call that shit. Nash does it all the damn time.

That'd explain it. I can't imagine any other reason that's SO irritatingly effective.

[DPG21920]

J.R. Smith is on fire.

[Fpoonsie]

Smith close to goin T-Rex on the Suns.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

And just like that crappy defense makes it an 8 point game

[MavDynasty]

jr swish bitchessss

[picc84]

Denver will chuck themselves right back into a game, won't they.

[DPG21920]

Smith close to goin T-Rex on the Suns.

:lmao

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

That was brilliant defense from J-Rich.

[pauls931]

Denver can go ahead and live behind the arc, I'll take stoudamire pounding them in the key in the long run.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

It's funny how a year ago Denver was all about changing the culture and now they're right back to being a team that is only good when playing in a shoot out.

[Fpoonsie]

Bwahahahaha!

Tha FUCK is that on Cheryl's head?!

[D-Wade #3]

Cheryl lookin like a fucking mop

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

wtf was the point in nash doing that?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

That's Dudley's 4th dunk all year


lol Denver's "improved defense"

[Fpoonsie]

wtf was the point in nash doing that?

I 'unno. It was neat, though.

[D-Wade #3]

Cheryl's dreadlocks are LMFAO material every time, every time

[Fpoonsie]

Wow.

Touch foul.

[pauls931]

Amundson, you are not allowed to touch the melo!!!

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

:lmao Tardbosa

[Fpoonsie]

Yikes. Barbosa.

No wonder PHO fan bitches about him all the time.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Not all the fans bitch about him. The Antoni homers rave about how good he is against the Pacers.

[pauls931]

Come on terminator this is like watching the Lopez of old.

[Jeremy]

Clark sighting!

[pauls931]

Dudley is saving the 2nd unit.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Wow that's 2 straight good plays from barbosa off the dribble.

[pauls931]

Wow that's 2 straight good plays from barbosa off the dribble.

lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

killed by an incredibly stupid play

[Jeremy]

This is frustrating. Getting stops and can't take advantage.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

When I'm done with college and get a job, I hope my boss lets me fuck up as Gentry allows barbosa to.

[pauls931]

I want to see a damn dragon shake, do it Dragic!!!

[Jeremy]

He better be taking Barbosa out.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

He better be taking Barbosa out.


So much for that.

[Jeremy]

Nope. Barbosa stays in. Nice.

[Jeremy]

The Dragon!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Biggest lead of the game!!!!!!

[Jeremy]

As soon as Barbosa leaves, we start to stretch the lead.

[djohn2oo8]

GotDAMN.

Suns just showin' off.

Suns goin deep in plaxoffr

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

That missed layup from Clark is why you don't have him parked on the bench all year, great play from the 2nd unit.

[Jeremy]

Jazz-Warriors tied at 47 at halftime. Hopefully it will go to an OT or 2 or 3.

[Fpoonsie]

Dragic 2nd round pick by SA.

Fuh-king Christ.

[D-Wade #3]

Dragic 2nd round pick by SA.

Fuh-king Christ.

:lol

[Fpoonsie]

Who'd we trade his rights for? Thomas?

[badfish22]

bs call imho

[badfish22]

Nash looks like his fun increases by 10% when blitzkrieg bop comes on

[hitmanyr2k]

Dragic 2nd round pick by SA.

Fuh-king Christ.

:lol Dragic got lucky. His confidence would have been shot in San Antonio by Greg "quick hook" Popovich. It's nice to see a coach tell a player that he doesn't care about mistakes...just go out there and play. Props to Gentry for that.

[pauls931]

:lol Dragic got lucky. His confidence would have been shot in San Antonio by Greg "quick hook" Popovich. It's nice to see a coach tell a player that he doesn't care about mistakes...just go out there and play. Props to Gentry for that.

Makes you wonder how Porter treated him, probably having Shaq around made him nervous too.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Makes you wonder how Porter treated him, probably having Shaq around made him nervous too.


Shaq seemed to be loving towards him in a weird way, Porter was the problem. You could instantly see a difference once Gentry became coach. Shaq's presence really fucked Robin Lopez up more than anyone else.

[pauls931]

Shaq seemed to be loving towards him in a weird way, Porter was the problem. You could instantly see a difference once Gentry became coach. Shaq's presence really fucked Robin Lopez up more than anyone else.

Ya, I didn't mean shaq was bad to him, just having a player of that stature around can be distracting/put a lot of pressure on him.

[Jeremy]

So, should the Suns tank tomorrow night to get Denver?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Ya, I didn't mean shaq was bad to him, just having a player of that stature around can be distracting/put a lot of pressure on him.


Yeah in that case I agree. Last year a lot of undeserved hype from Kerr fucked the team up. Hyping Goran as the 2nd best PG in the draft, calling Lopez the most NBA ready big man in the draft and labeling Alando Tucker as someone who will breakout without Antoni fucked them up imo and made them feel like they had to succeed immediately.

[pauls931]

Denver's mental weakness showing

[badfish22]

lmao Denver

[MavDynasty]

denver imploding LOL

[Mel_13]

Denver is such a stupid team.

Denver will be the 5 seed and open the playoffs in PHX. PHX wins that series in 4 or 5 games.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Denver is such a stupid team.

Denver will be the 5 seed and open the playoffs in PHX. PHX wins that series in 4 or 5 games.


That's the matchup I want. When it happens, I'm going to the first playoff game and making a sign that says J.R. "Friend Killer" Smith

[MavDynasty]

kraufl 70 pts

[Jeremy]

With the Suns luck, we'll win tomorrow night and get the Spurs in the first round, and lose the series.

[Fpoonsie]

That's the matchup I want. When it happens, I'm going to the first playoff game and making a sign that says J.R. "Friend Killer" Smith

:lmao

DoK is on a VERY morbid roll.

[pauls931]

With the Suns luck, we'll win tomorrow night and get the Spurs in the first round, and lose the series.

Heck if Boozer is out, they might want the jazz now.

[Jeremy]

True.

[Stabbin' Cabin]

Who'd we trade his rights for? Thomas?

Think you got the pick that turned out to be Blair. Solid trade for everyone; both are very good roleplayers.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Utah is up by 11. If both teams hold their lead, it eliminates any chance of them playing each other. I heard Boozer just strained his oblique which means he could be back quickly.

[crc21209]

Utah is up by 11. If both teams hold their lead, it eliminates any chance of them playing each other. I heard Boozer just strained his oblique which means he could be back quickly.

It's Boozer, he won't be back quickly..:lol

[Mel_13]

Dragic 2nd round pick by SA.

Fuh-king Christ.

We got Hairston plus the pick used to select Blair in exchange for Dragic.

[Fpoonsie]

Think you got the pick that turned out to be Blair. Solid trade for everyone; both are very good roleplayers.


We got Hairston plus the pick used to select Blair in exchange for Dragic.

Ah.

Yeah, guess it's a fair trade.

[Fpoonsie]

Martin out for "precau...precush...AH, C'mon, Cheryl! robble, robble, robble..."

[pauls931]

damn collins is green.

[picc84]

So if Suns and Jazz both win tonight, what does that mean for the game tomorrow in SLC?

[crc21209]

And here comes Denver...

[crc21209]

Now Nash is limping..

[Killakobe81]

I will say this BOTH Suns and Mavs look MUCH better than they have in recent years ...

Yes I know the Lakers have historically owned Dallas and Spurs the Suns but both teams look legit ...not sure either could beat Cavs ESPECIALLY Phoenix ...

But I respct the improvement BOTH look better than the Lakers ...right now.

[ElNono]

Suns just waxing Denver... Phoenix on pace to score 187 points...

[pauls931]

wells there's proof now, there's actually a team that plays less defense than phoenix.

[ElNono]

I will say this BOTH Suns and Mavs look MUCH better than they have in recent years ...

Yes I know the Lakers have historically owned Dallas and Spurs the Suns but both teams look legit ...not sure either could beat Cavs ESPECIALLY Phoenix ...

But I respct the improvement BOTH look better than the Lakers ...right now.

Nash kryptonite is the physical play, that's unavoidable in the playoffs against good teams. I also want to see Channing Frye hitting all those threes on the playoffs. I still remember QRich hitting everything in the regular season, then clanging everything in the postseason.

[Killakobe81]

Ok if Suns win are they rooting for Dallas or San antonio tomorrow?

[JustBlaze]

Embarrassing performance by the Nugz.

[picc84]

Why do Suns OWN the thugz so much? Is it their fun-loving, white collar approach to the game?

[ElNono]

ponytail douche showing off melo...

[Jeremy]

Why is GRANT HILL in the game with a 27-point lead in the 4th quarter, with a game in Utah tomorrow night?!?!?!

[JustBlaze]

Why do Suns OWN the thugz so much? Is it their fun-loving, white collar approach to the game?
Because the Nuggets don't play any perimeter D, Carmelo in particular. Chauncey, much like JR thinks that if he keeps chucking three's, eventually he'll start making 'em in bunches. Fucking LOL!:lol

[picc84]

Anyone see the look on Sloan's face when Deron went down and grimaced on his wrist? That old bag was damn near shitting himself.

[JustBlaze]

Well, time to root for the Suns tomorrow. Take out the Jazz bitches!:flag:

[Killakobe81]

So does Mavs have #2 locked win or lose?

[Killakobe81]

They (Mavs) dont HAVE to win tomorrow right?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Why do Suns OWN the thugz so much? Is it their fun-loving, white collar approach to the game?


It's because Denver struggles in slow paced, defensive games even more than the Suns do, so much that they're below .500 when they score below 110 points. Basically, Denver is really good at getting in shoot out games and winning them, the problem is you're never gonna beat Phoenix in an up tempo free for all.

[Killakobe81]

It's because Denver struggles in slow paced, defensive games even more than the Suns do, so much that they're below .500 when they score below 110 points. Basically, Denver is really good at getting in shoot out games and winning them, the problem is you're never gonna beat Phoenix in an up tempo free for all.

Great points.

Suns are a smarter team than Denver so in a free-for all Suns STIL take great shots because Nash spoon feeds Amare for a lot of paint points ...

Chauncey can do SOME of what Nash does problem is Melo and JR are so good in isolation they dont trust/depend on Chauncey to orchestrate the offense as MUCH as Suns do Nash ...

Plus the Nuggs lose their cool too easy when they get up on you and are thuggin they are great but when the game is close they buck ....

[JustBlaze]

It's because Denver struggles in slow paced, defensive games even more than the Suns do, so much that they're below .500 when they score below 110 points. Basically, Denver is really good at getting in shoot out games and winning them, the problem is you're never gonna beat Phoenix in an up tempo free for all.
You sure Nugz are below .500 when they score less than 110 pts? I don't buy that, got a link?:wow

[badfish22]

So does Mavs have #2 locked win or lose?

Utah can still get it.

[Jeremy]

Dwayne Jones!!

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

The Nuggets in a lot of ways have returned to the team they were with Iverson.

[Killakobe81]

Utah can still get it.

IF SA and Jazz win then dallas drops to 3?

[picc84]

So are the Suns/Thuggets games slow paced defensive games or uptempo shootouts? Or do the Suns just have the advantage in both.

Tomorrow i'm rooting for:

Blazers
Jazz

Rest of games are inconsequential.

[JustBlaze]

IF SA and Jazz win then dallas drops to 3?
yes?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

You sure Nugz are below .500 when they score less than 110 pts? I don't buy that, got a link?:wow


Feel free to count it out yourself:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DEN/2010_games.html

Correct me if I'm wrong, but my count says they're 24-27 when they score below 110 points. Granted that means They're 29-1 when they score 110+ points, it shows they rely on being in high paced offensive games.

[picc84]

Goddamn sons, the Suns look like they're having a blast out there.

[Killakobe81]

So are the Suns/Thuggets games slow paced defensive games or uptempo shootouts? Or do the Suns just have the advantage in both.

Tomorrow i'm rooting for:

Blazers
Jazz

Rest of games are inconsequential.

May I ask why? How do you want bracket to finish picc84?

[Killakobe81]

and the dallas SA game should be good as well ...

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

So are the Suns/Thuggets games slow paced defensive games or uptempo shootouts? Or do the Suns just have the advantage in both.

I'm saying the Suns have an advantage in both. If you can't consistently execute in the half court and be comfortable in slow paced games, you're not beating the Suns, that's been the case since they got Nash back.

[NBAdime]

Good start niggas.

Can you stop saying the N-word. Its not particularly cute when black people say it let alone white people.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Can you stop saying the N-word. Its not particularly cute when black people say it let alone white people.


No. Put me on ignore if you find it that offensive.


Way to do your part Utah. Good job tonight, we did our part, may the best team win tomorrow.

[The TroutBum]

No. Put me on ignore if you find it that offensive.


Way to do your part Utah. Good job tonight, we did our part, may the best team win tomorrow.

We will, shit dick.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

We will, shit dick.


Sup faggot. I thought we were on good terms after that utah lakers picture you posted but I guess not.

lol Jazz
lol mmgay

[NBAdime]

No. Put me on ignore if you find it that offensive.


Way to do your part Utah. Good job tonight, we did our part, may the best team win tomorrow.

Its funny how tough one gets behind a computer. How about you say it infront of jrich, Amare or dudley or grant hill let's how its a "we" suns team then lol losers.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Its funny how tough one gets behind a computer. How about you say it infront of jrich, Amare or dudley or grant hill let's how its a "we" suns team then lol losers.



:lmao it's not about getting tough, it's about joking around on the internet. Chill out.

[NBAdime]

:lmao it's not about getting tough, it's about joking around on the internet. Chill out.
There is nothing funny about slavery or the millions who died just on the slave ships. Or shall we be ignorant and joke about all tragedies such the holocaust too.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

There is nothing funny about slavery or the millions who died just on the slave ships. Or shall we be ignorant and joke about all tragedies such the holocaust too.


Sure, I don't care.

[JustBlaze]

Man those are some ugly March statistics. I know Denver's been struggling with their offense moreso than their Defense the past couple weeks, but for a team that's been averaging near 107 pts per game throughout the season to not be able to score 100+ points in 11 of their past 15 games is very troubling. Hopefully they score 110+ pts every game in the playoffs.:lol

[The TroutBum]

There is nothing funny about slavery or the millions who died just on the slave ships. Or shall we be ignorant and joke about all tragedies such the holocaust too.

Are you kidding? Where would the world BE without Jew and Coon jokes?

It would be a sad place, that's for sure.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Are you kidding? Where would the world BE without Jew and Coon jokes?

It would be a sad place, that's for sure.


Seriously. Tragedy + time = comedy

[pauls931]

There is nothing funny about slavery or the millions who died just on the slave ships. Or shall we be ignorant and joke about all tragedies such the holocaust too.

DoK is an equal opportunity hater, he spreads it to everyone.

[mystargtr34]

As a Spur-fan my realistic hope were for the seedings to finish as..

1. Lakers
2. Jazz
3. Suns
4. Mavs
5. Nuggets
6. Thunder
7. Spurs
8. Blazers

Lakers get a tricky one first up, then have to play one of their two toughest matchups in Dallas or Denver. Also, the Spurs avoid the three best teams in the West IMO in LA, Dal and Denver until the Finals provided they would make it that far.

Obviously as a Spursfan, you want to avoid the Lakers first and foremost, and then the Mavs. Everyone else, i would feel reasonably confident going into a series, even Denver.