Game 24: Phoenix Suns (16-7) @ Denver Nuggets (16-7)

[MHZ]

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------------------December 12, 2009 7:00 MT Pepsi Center-------------------






Random Tidbits:

Carmelo Anthony is first in the NBA in scoring, averaging 30.3 points per game.



Steve Nash is first in the NBA in assists, averaging 11.0 apg.



The Nuggets are on a two game losing streak.



Scarlett Johansson > the Suns.



Hot Chick Game Thread Appearances
Blake Lively: 1-0 (1.000)
Federica Ridolfi 1-0 (1.000)
Megan Fox: 3-1 (.750)
Carrie Underwood 5-3 (.625)
Shandi Finnessey 0-1 (.000)

[KAVK]

Can't wait till next game. DET loss was terrible.

Guys really looked like they need a shrink /especially Nene/. These sub .500 teams are now thinking like they might have a chance against us cause we lack focus against poor teams. We gotta respect the game & all teams in the league & treat every game with top notch effort.

Where is A.Johnson former DAL coach? What do you guys think of him?

After these two losses against teams with losing record, fellow fans are having doubts about team consistency. IMO Melo now has that most important merit of the leader the WILL to win & do whatever necessary to get it. J.R Smith has bought into the system & contributing ways that are more affective such as passing & prefer to go inside more than shooting long range J's, now we are waiting on Nene to MAN UP & get at it like last year. Melo will lead others by an example. Future is bright for our team.

As for the roster lets make wish for another BIG.
What is up with Balkman. I would prefer to see Balkman getting PT over Graham.

MHZ Nice game thread as always. appreciate for the work you put in. If Nene put this kind of effort we will be ok

That Joe Dumars comment on that DET game thread ticked off some emotional fans little bit. all i intended was to have a friendly joke to get some laugh out of it. Still whining even they have won.

[SnakefromHell]

Great game looking forward to this... pls don't disappoint.

Bring back Federica Ridolfi!

[corona]

hopefully we show up defensively top-notch tomorrow.

the running/passing/shooting of phoenix in this first quarter vs. orlando is pretty unbelievable. beautiful basketball to watch.

[pickaxe]

I think corona had a better link to this JR video....but either way, it's good to remember what JR can do at any moment.....

http://crazymotion.net/jr-smith-montage ... UkjAy.html


and another one i'm not sure who's seen it, with some really good jr cut scenes - one of them with a long range bomb over vuyachic and some good bg music

http://crazymotion.net/jr-smith-2009-hi ... dMjAy.html



JR gonna come alive in this one?

[pickaxe]

and this one......this is how you play defense

http://crazymotion.net/kmart-and-the-bi ... A0jAy.html

[rsavaj]

I think we're kind of screwed:

Denver is 11-4 when it has a day of rest or more in between games.

* Denver has scored 110 or more points in 17 of its last 20 home games. They are 19-1 in that stretch with 16 of those wins coming by double digits.

http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/PaulCoro/69404

You guys are ridiculous!

[pickaxe]

hopefully we show up defensively top-notch tomorrow.

the running/passing/shooting of phoenix in this first quarter vs. orlando is pretty unbelievable. beautiful basketball to watch.

Nash has a real pride in his work. What did he have......like 20 assists last night? The Suns had perfect movement, spacing, etc.

[turner10]

anyone know if K-Mart is back tonight?

[MHZ]

K-Mart is listed as probable tonight.

[GuyJones]

Scarlett Johansson oh hello

Got tickets to the game tonight should be fun!

would be great to see The Earl coming out on fire

[MHZ]

I'm going to start posting ugly chicks if the Nuggets lose another game tonight. Please, pretty please, defend the three point line tonight.

[Mr. Sun]

Can't see the Nuggets losing this game. They got the Suns legs tied before the game starts.

[pickaxe]

I'm going to start posting ugly chicks if the Nuggets lose another game tonight. Please, pretty please, defend the three point line tonight.

Scarlett I'm feelin'.

But you know, there's something to not getting distracted by the beauties when conducting bizzness.

Here is a fine collection of comely chicks:

http://www.grimmemennesker.dk/cat2.htm

[Powder Blue]

Brutal 2nd quarter so far, every time we get the ball in the paint we turn it over

[KAVK]

Oh good Lord!

Gotta stay close. Keep em close for about 10 points by the end of the half.

Nash is having his way. But when it comes to half way down the 3 rd fatigue will be a factor, hope we will take advantage of it.

[MHZ]

Good first half... Another game where the Nuggets fall nicely behind early. Good God.

[SnakefromHell]

No player movement... all 4 guys watch the guy with the ball. The Suns know this and they keep collapsing the paint with defenders. They know we're takin to the hole.

I want Ty to keep pushing the ball, put pressure on the Suns' defense, he's content to bring the ball halfcourt... get open, make something happen.

[Mikaela]

That offensive foul on melo was complete bs

[MHZ]

Lead cut back to single digits. Keep up the defensive intensity.