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Post#161 » by impulsenine » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:26 am

This is also disappointing because San Antonio lost; we could've put a bit of distance between them and us in the conference, even with the injuries.

But noooo. Clearly Pike is a VASTLY SUPERIOR PLAYER to Tucker, Marks, or Banks.
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Post#162 » by Suns_fan_2007 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:27 am

huk wrote:is marks hurt? how is he not in the game yet
My guess is he's in DA's doghouse...
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Post#163 » by Black Jesus 1 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:27 am

Dallas wins their next game and they take over 1st since they own tiebreaker
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Post#164 » by impulsenine » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:28 am

Wow.... Mike took my advice.

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Post#165 » by impulsenine » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:28 am

Marks!
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Post#166 » by Dry_Fish » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:29 am

well Marks in the game now
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Post#167 » by Suns_fan_2007 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:29 am

The announcer said Diaw's back is a little tight tonight...
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Post#168 » by Suns_fan_2007 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:29 am

Wow Kiwi is in.
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Post#169 » by impulsenine » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:29 am

So let's see what the 'tall' lineup can do: Marks, Stoudemire, Diaw, Bell, Barbosa
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Post#170 » by -SDU- » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:30 am

3 guards are off and marks coming in

what can we complain about now?

play DJ!
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Post#171 » by Suns_fan_2007 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:30 am

it's close to a blowout, I say rest STAT...
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Post#172 » by impulsenine » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:31 am

O_O

Banks in for Stoudemire.



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Post#173 » by -SDU- » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:31 am

1:03 PHO - M. Banks enters game for A. Stoudemire

lmao, couldnt stay tall for long!
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Post#174 » by Shzm13 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:31 am

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you're honestly f'in stupid when posting, stfu



Youre just on your rag.. You'll be fine to being a lil bch by tomorrow.
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Post#175 » by PHXfan85 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:31 am

-SDU- wrote:3 guards are off and marks coming in

what can we complain about now?

play DJ!


Exactly. Start ranting for the rooks.

STRAWBERRY!
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Post#176 » by Suns_fan_2007 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:32 am

Got to give Mike credit for being creative. :)
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Post#177 » by Shzm13 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:32 am

-SDU- wrote:1:03 PHO - M. Banks enters game for A. Stoudemire




What are yo talking about.. This is clearly a strategic move by our mighty saviour Dantoni
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Post#178 » by Suns_fan_2007 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:34 am

It's not a bad move to yank out STAT, so he avoids picking up a foul or injury so close to the end of the 3rd, and start the 4th fresh.
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Post#179 » by PHXfan85 » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:36 am

DJ IS IN! Damnit, now what?
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Post#180 » by huk » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:36 am

its doubtful we are going to comeback from this deficit and d'antoni chooses to rest amare and not risk injury. you people can find better criticisms of d'antoni than this.

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