Stoudemire and Diaw have to be Suspended

[sabar]

Maybe the goon should take a cheap shot punch right to Duncan's eye...thus causing Duncan to miss the game...how is that for ya lol

Duncan can play with one eye.

[Louie Vega]

The only bad thing about Horry laying that out the way he did is that he did it too late in the game! He should have done it at the beginning of the 4th!

[Kori Ellis]

I am willing to bet a few spurs players stepped over the out of bounds line.

If we lose 2 starters because a thug of a dirty team decides to goon the game up I say we send in a few goons to even the score in game 5... that sound fair spurs fans? Of course not.

I don't think any Spurs players got off the bench and stepped on the court. But I agree it would suck for the Suns if they lost both players because of Horry's antics. But it is a rule and every team knows about it.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I am willing to bet a few spurs players stepped over the out of bounds line.

If we lose 2 starters because a thug of a dirty team decides to goon the game up I say we send in a few goons to even the score in game 5... that sound fair spurs fans? Of course not.

That's about as mature as Amare crying for the last 10 days about someone getting in his way when he's trying to dunk.

Go ahead and send in a few goons, then maybe the league will just boot your asses out of the playoffs altogether. What are you, 12?

[sunsbum]

If any of the Suns are suspended, fine. But when we're begging for it, just because it's the "rules", then we just look like little es with no faith in our team.

some of these homers are pretty ridiculous.

[ponky]

, you have got to be ing kidding me, go yourself (original poster, i don't read anymore of this crappy thread)

[ploto]

I am willing to bet a few spurs players stepped over the out of bounds line.

Players do that ALL the time-- the bench is so close to the line and their feet are so big... Truth be told I saw other players not mentioned in this thread over the line- for both teams.

[SpursFanFirst]

I support what Horry did - he showed emotion. Honestly, he should have put him down harder if it was intentional.

IMO, Horry threw the foul, Nash leaned in and when he rolled off, couldn't catch his footing and fell into the table. It was a hard foul, warranted and if it was intentional, would have been a LOT harder, and Nash wouldn't have gotten up.

Horry - Fined and suspended.
Amare - Fined and suspended.
Diaw - Fined and suspended.

Bell - Fined, possible suspension.

Nash should be fined for his reaction, he should not have attempted to go after Horry.

Why would Nash be fined for his reaction? He ATTEMPTED to go after Horry, but wasn't successful...why would he be fined for that?
I didn't see the Bell "punch." Was that at the same time all this other stuff was happening, or was it earlier in the game?

[Booyah30]

you guys are afraid of them aren't you. Have to hope to beat them with a weak team.

[easjer]

I think a lot of this goes on the refs for their poor officiating. They let things get way out of control and then reigned in one side. That doesn't excuse what Horry did - but Bell had more than 1 elbow that was not called. Emotions were already running high and the refs fed into it instead of corralling it, imo.

[BillsCarnage]

My guess is that they all get suspended - Horry, Amare and Diaw. And I think they'll look at Raja too. I honestly wish none of them would get suspended though. When a team is missing a key player, they almost always beat the Spurs this year.

Anyway, totally bonehead move by Horry.

And Raja was acting quite, dare I say, dirty tonight.

As I've said, I don't think Amare or Diaw should be suspended as they didn't join the altercation. The rule was created to keep people who come in and start swinging off the court. Had they got involved, I'd say suspend them.

Horry on the other hand... An F2 will always lead to a suspension. Had Horry not raised the elbow like he did it would have just been a hard foul or F1. The raising of the elbow is what got him the F2.

[Scumbag]

The Spurs acting like some es? This coming from a guy who's team sends a tape to the league office after each and every game just to see what sticks? And who's star player cried and whined to the media like a little cause the Spurs are to physical? Come to think of it YOU sound just like a little too mother er!

We got another Internet Tough Guy!!!!

[Amarelooms]

you guys are afraid of them aren't you. Have to hope to beat them with a weak team.

I think Utah can beat either the Suns or Spurs actually. If the Spurs want to get dirty and physical Utah will beat them up lol

[Booyah30]

I agree the referee's let the game get out of control. lots of fouls in the end not called

[L.I.T]

you guys are afraid of them aren't you. Have to hope to beat them with a weak team.

Bucks fan, STFU. Or at least change your team and troll a little better.

[Louie Vega]

Haha Spurs can't beat the Suns so they want Amare suspended. So sad. Classless play by Horry caused the whole thing. If that's the case then Horry should be suspended for the rest of the series.

mavs and their fans watching the big dogs play cause they can't handle a #8 seed! Pathetic mother ers!

[lrrr]

How is that? I see where you're coming from, and I would like to see it go full strength as well - but you have to follow the rules. This has been the most widely known NBA rule for over 10 years now - if you leave the bench and go on the court during an altercation, you get a 1 game suspension. That's it... you can't make allowances because it's the playoffs and because it's a certain player. That's been the rule for longer than either guy has been in the league, and they broke it. They must now pay the price. Their stupidity is costing them.

If TD, TP, Manu, or any other Spur left the bench during an altercation, they'd deserve a 1 gamer too. They do deserve it for being stupid, as does Horry for the shoulder shot into the table.

On another note - we may have to redefine "Big Shot Rob" if the league holds their integrity and does what they have to do to maintain any respect for the rules and integrity of the game. Did he do that on purpose hoping for Suns stupidity? Surely not, but it makes you wonder.

Robert Horry's BBall IQ is off the charts!

[E20]

The Spurs can beat the Spurs W/O Amare and Diaw and with them, let the leauge make some bull call to allow the Suns fast paced offense to continue it's playoff run with them they will lose to the Spurs anyway. It's obvious that the Suns can only beat the Spurs 8 on 5.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Here's what's comical -

All the Suns fans (and some Spurs fans) saying Horry should be suspended for losing his cool, but Amare and Boris shouldn't be suspended for losing theirs.

You can't have it both ways, people.

[UV Ray]

Well let us hope you are right and justice is served. But after a night like tonight I am just in a very down trodden mood. Hopefully I will see this with fresh eyes in the morning.

I don't know why. The Suns will most likely lose two starters. What's wrong with you people? Or maybe down deep inside you feel like maybe you deserve to lose.

[BillsCarnage]

If any of the Suns are suspended, fine. But when we're begging for it, just because it's the "rules", then we just look like little es with no faith in our team.

Finally, a voice of reason.

[Louie Vega]

We got another Internet Tough Guy!!!!

I didn't mean to scare you with the use of foul language! Does your mom know you are on the net right now?

[Amarelooms]

mavs and their fans watching the big dogs play cause they can't handle a #8 seed! Pathetic mother ers!

haha at least the Mavs didn't body check their opponent into the scorers table. Take your loss like a man

[Booyah30]

Losing cool would be running a hitting Horry. Not walking toward something

[ponky]

I think Utah can beat either the Suns or Spurs actually. If the Spurs want to get dirty and physical Utah will beat them up lol

After watching these series and following Utah's game, I'm starting to think the same thing...I've talked to two Spurs fans the other day who think the same thing too, weird, because I discounted the Jazz earlier this season.