Game 60: Phoenix(34-25)@Orlando(43-16)

BigDaddyPR · Post #161 » by **BigDaddyPR** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:44 am

Nash was Jekyll/Hide tonight, Shaq was tired late, Hill never got it going, Barbs was inconsistent to say the least.. the rest were just non factors... I still believe, but we need Swift to contribute right away....

ray ray · Post #162 » by **ray ray** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:45 am

BigDaddyPR wrote:
ray ray wrote:Free throws
Magic 28-36
Suns 12-17

enuff said.

Thats what happens when you shoot fadeaways and dont attack the basket......

Exactly my point, why does it seem like when Nash plays the Suns become a turnover machine??

Nash needs to learn how to pass into the post. He can make all the spectacular passes but when it comes giving the ball to to Shaq he seems to forget how to pass. The thing that ticks me off is that this was our game to win. We should of won this game but just like in the playoffs, we can not generate offense in the closing minutes and can't stop anybody. I'm not complaining because I'll take this 100 times over Terry Porters boring crap!

But damn, this was our game to win!

BigDaddyPR · Post #163 » by **BigDaddyPR** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:46 am

I forgot.. JRich was a positive tonight.... most of the game...

Post #164 » by **lilfishi22** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:47 am

locus7 wrote:wonder what happened to Gentry's plan to start Barnes at PF & move Hill to SF? Worked ok against the Lakers...

No much difference either way since Magic's starting 3 and 4 are pretty much interchangeable.

jazzy_jeff wrote:Am I the only one who saw some positives in this game?

What kind of positives?

grumpysaddle · Post #165 » by **grumpysaddle** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:54 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
locus7 wrote:wonder what happened to Gentry's plan to start Barnes at PF & move Hill to SF? Worked ok against the Lakers...

No much difference either way since Magic's starting 3 and 4 are pretty much interchangeable.

jazzy_jeff wrote:Am I the only one who saw some positives in this game?

What kind of positives?

false positives

Shishnizzle · Post #166 » by **Shishnizzle** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:55 am

I would say good game but both teams played terrible. GG

ray ray · Post #167 » by **ray ray** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:57 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
locus7 wrote:wonder what happened to Gentry's plan to start Barnes at PF & move Hill to SF? Worked ok against the Lakers...

No much difference either way since Magic's starting 3 and 4 are pretty much interchangeable.

jazzy_jeff wrote:Am I the only one who saw some positives in this game?

What kind of positives?

Jason Richardson doesn't suck anymore... Eventhough Barbosa has had better nights, he starting to look like he can play some defense. Shaq still looks mobile...Plus Detroit is beating the Nuggets.. Not that I'm trying to wish a injury on anyone, but it looks like Josh Howard( Mavs) looks like he could be out for a week or two due to an ankle injury.

Jdiddy701 · Post #168 » by **Jdiddy701** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 2:58 am

I wish Amare played.. any news on him?!

Post #169 » by **lilfishi22** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 3:08 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:I wish Amare played.. any news on him?!

I'm no medical expert, but taking his career into consideration, I wouldn't play unless I am 100%. If he plays at 90%, which he may be by playoff time, he would be putting his career in jeopardy.

Jdiddy701 · Post #170 » by **Jdiddy701** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 3:13 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:I wish Amare played.. any news on him?!

I'm no medical expert, but taking his career into consideration, I wouldn't play unless I am 100%. If he plays at 90%, which he may be by playoff time, he would be putting his career in jeopardy.

Man it sucks knowing we could have made a real nice run with him the lineup. He thrives in a system like this. You look at the losses we had this 2nd half of the season, Amare would have made big differences in these 3 loses.

WTFsunsFTW · Post #171 » by **WTFsunsFTW** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 3:53 am

4th quarter CHOKE ftl.

Frank Lee · Post #172 » by **Frank Lee** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 3:55 am

2 and 2 on this 10 game grind ... must wins coming up ??? Crap, more like must not get blown outs... A back to back tomorrow w Miami, then Houston and San Ant...followed with Dallas, Cleve, and OKC at home. We better be careful, this team is on the edge of imploding. Especially with every game when Shaq does his job and more. The Big Announcer will not hesitate to comment on what he thinks is wrong. He did not come here to languish on the outskirts of play off land.

If we can get out of this 5 and 5 it will be acceptable... but please no slaughters.

ihateginobili · Post #173 » by **ihateginobili** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 4:07 am

Nash [8 assist, 7 turnovers] should have rested his ankle more. Is it just me or does Shaq play better with Nash out of the line-up?

JohnVancouver · Post #174 » by **JohnVancouver** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 4:39 am

I missed all but the last 4 minutes (Raptors tv had the game scheduled at 7 and didn't note it was eastern time ... bastards)
I woke up out of a flu and neo-citran haze to see us look like crap in crunch time. What was with that bad 3 Nash took near the end, with a full shot clock? I know we need points but that was a terrible shot selection.
OK - from reading the posts I see we sucked after a strong start. But - we were still in it until the end, which bodes well.
Hopefully we add Stro and he brings something, and we take it to the next three teams on the list. I'm really pulling for dallas to suck over the next while ...

tigerblood · Post #175 » by **tigerblood** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 4:49 am

I personally enjoyed Barbosa playing point the games Nash was out. I thought he did a good job of taking care of the ball and he plays better defense than Nash, not only that but pretty decent defense on other point guards.

Not saying that is the answer or anything but Leandro has shown that he can adapt his game and he can be a solid PG if duty calls. I see no way that PHX trades Barbosa, the kid gives everything and loves being a Sun.

Simply giving credit where it is due. Peace out.

albasuna · Post #176 » by **albasuna** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 7:14 am

I was worried about this when Nash was out, I was worried he would be the odd man out. I would like for Gentry to juggle the times when Nash is the floor general and when Shaq is the floor general. But it's hard to juggle Nash's substitutions since his back can easily lock up if he doesn't stay on the floor for long periods of time.

Ford2123 · Post #177 » by **Ford2123** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 1:18 pm

whyd shaq flop?

Post #178 » by **rsavaj** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 5:16 pm

Ford2123 wrote:whyd shaq flop?

how are we supposed to know?

ihateginobili · Post #179 » by **ihateginobili** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 5:56 pm

Ford2123 wrote:whyd shaq flop?

People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.

doctorshaq · Post #180 » by **doctorshaq** » Wed Mar 4, 2009 6:57 pm

I made a video of all shaq's baskets and blocks so if anyone is interested you can check it out on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnIXDBot4c