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too bad Cheap Shot Rob is out punking nobodies in Pros vs Joes instead of punking Steve Nash this year :(
Spurs, I hope. As much as hate to admit cause I dont like them...the Suns have played well this year (not championship material but still). Plus they beat the Spurs twice this season. I just hope the Spurs can keep up their energy and shot-making like they did against the Mavericks.
If I could pick anyone to see beat the Suns in the playoffs Itd be the Spurs because the Suns hate them :P
It's one game, the Spurs are far from done. If they steal one of the 2 in Phoenix they have a good shot. The Suns may have a new coach and some new players but they still have the same problem, they are soft as hell on defense.-Halftime-Might want to check your sources on that "soft as hell" defense. Try NBA.com? :) The Suns actually held their opponents on 45.2% field goal percentage, the EXACT same as the Spurs 45.2%. They also have a +4.90 average point differential against their opponents, which is in the top 5 of the NBA, and right behind the Spurs +5.08%. The Suns get 43.0 rebounds per game, which is 6th best in the NBA and the Spurs get 42.7 rebounds per game which is only 9th best. The Suns get 5.1 blocks per game, 12th best in NBA while the Spurs get 4.6 blocks per game, 22nd best. The Suns ARE the 3rd WORST in the league in steals, with only 5.84 steals per game... but at the same time, San Antonio is the 5th worst with only 6.29. These numbers show that the Suns defense is on par with the Spurs, if not better. Yet the Spurs are always considered such a "good defensive team" and the Suns are considered such a "bad defensive team". The only area where the Spurs really beat the Suns in defensively is the perimeter defense... the Suns only have the 16th best perimeter defense, only holding their opponents to 35.5% 3 point shooting while the Spurs are the 5th best, holding their opponents to 34.3%.
Also, it's a different team this year other than Nash and Stoudamire. And they're playing some pretty good D! :oPerhaps now more people will believe in the Suns.
This year they have some sort of swagger they didn't have back in 05 and 07. Not going to be easy, but I'm pretty sure they will take this series.
BaraChat
When is Robin Lopez coming back? If he comes back during this series than they'll be much better than they're playing now!
Perhaps now more people will believe in the Suns.
This year they have some sort of swagger they didn't have back in 05 and 07. Not going to be easy, but I'm pretty sure they will take this series.
BaraChat
I think the 07 team was better, but it was just VERY unlucky (ie Nash's nose at the end of game 1, the suspensions, Tim Donaghy, etc. etc.).
But the Suns will pretty much win this round, and I bet it feels VERY good for them to get back at the Spurs.... this team is legit.
I feel good about the Suns chances this year. If we can finish this series in 4-5 games, we can take the Lakers. I know we can. Our strengths play into their weaknesses. We just need to take care of business. Also, I want the Celtics to make it to the finals as well. If we can somehow make it to the finals and play them, we have a great chance to win it all. We own the Celtics. Go Suns!Messiahbolical-
haha as much as I love Steve Nash, I feel like your getting ahead of yourself here.
The Spurs aren't exactly out of it yet, you still have to win 2 more.
If Bynum stays healthy the Lakers are tough to beat, althoughtheir benchisn't that good besides Odom.
The Celtics are a long shot as well, don't sleep on Orlando.
All that said, I would love to see the Suns win it all. Nash deserves it more than anybody!
Also it's pretty noteworthy is that the Nash Suns have won every Game 4 against the Spurs - in the 2 seasons they lost the series 4-1 that one win came during Game 4, including AT San Antonio.
The Suns could possibly beat the Spurs in 5 games... wow can't believe it.
I feel good about the Suns chances this year. If we can finish this series in 4-5 games, we can take the Lakers. I know we can. Our strengths play into their weaknesses. We just need to take care of business. Also, I want the Celtics to make it to the finals as well. If we can somehow make it to the finals and play them, we have a great chance to win it all. We own the Celtics. Go Suns!Messiahbolical-
:lol: I can't believe you Suns fans are thinking of a sweep. This is hilarious. Down 0-2 on the road is nothing, you gotta win 4 to advance. I realize as a Suns fan this is news to you.
Also it's pretty noteworthy is that the Nash Suns have won every Game 4 against the Spurs - in the 2 seasons they lost the series 4-1 that one win came during Game 4, including AT San Antonio.
The Suns could possibly beat the Spurs in 5 games... wow can't believe it.
AHUGECAT
And the Spurs had recently won both Game 1's in Phoenix. Not noteworthy at all.
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Also it's pretty noteworthy is that the Nash Suns have won every Game 4 against the Spurs - in the 2 seasons they lost the series 4-1 that one win came during Game 4, including AT San Antonio.
The Suns could possibly beat the Spurs in 5 games... wow can't believe it.
Put_in_Kitna
And the Spurs had recently won both Game 1's in Phoenix. Not noteworthy at all.
Actually bad comparison, because the Suns are better than those teams (except maybe 07 in which they were hit by bad luck).
I feel good about the Suns chances this year. If we can finish this series in 4-5 games, we can take the Lakers. s!Messiahbolical-:lol: Keep dreaming that. We would beat you guys like you stole something. Besides, you guys aren't even past the Spurs yet. All you did was hold your ground at home. If you win one in San Antonio then we'll talk.
I dont think the Suns will sweep the Spurs but I still think they'll win the series, unfortunately.
Spurs dont seem to be playing as hard as they did against the Mavricks. Anyway, The Suns will never get past the Lakers so I just want this series over with so I can see Kobe and gang eliminate the Suns.
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Also it's pretty noteworthy is that the Nash Suns have won every Game 4 against the Spurs - in the 2 seasons they lost the series 4-1 that one win came during Game 4, including AT San Antonio.
The Suns could possibly beat the Spurs in 5 games... wow can't believe it.
AHUGECAT
And the Spurs had recently won both Game 1's in Phoenix. Not noteworthy at all.
Actually bad comparison, because the Suns are better than those teams (except maybe 07 in which they were hit by bad luck).
He was talking about the same Suns team that won those game 4's. I was comparing his "history" stats.
The Suns are like a poor man's Magic.
Nash can do it all.
Richardson is showing up when it counts.
Grant Hill is staying consistent and playing All-NBA defense.
Stoudemire is impossible to match up with because of his speed and strength.
Frye is spreading the floor and the Spurs need to pick their own poison.
And then you got the solid bench that brings energy. (I know Frye comes off of the bench but he plays the majority of the minutes at Center.)
Lopez doesn't need to rush back from injury right now, the Suns seem to be handling it down low, he should just get as much rest as he can and get ready for Bynum/Gasol/Odom, hes going to need it.
So you're saying Nash is Nelson, Richardson is Carter, Hill is Barnes, Stoudemire is Howard, and Frye is Lewis? :lol: Funny comparison. But Magic has Stan Van Gundy...um...so there! :PThe Suns are like a poor man's Magic.
Nash can do it all.
Richardson is showing up when it counts.
Grant Hill is staying consistent and playing All-NBA defense.
Stoudemire is impossible to match up with because of his speed and strength.
Frye is spreading the floor and the Spurs need to pick their own poison.
And then you got the solid bench that brings energy. (I know Frye comes off of the bench but he plays the majority of the minutes at Center.)
Lopez doesn't need to rush back from injury right now, the Suns seem to be handling it down low, he should just get as much rest as he can and get ready for Bynum/Gasol/Odom, hes going to need it.
IntenseGamingAZ
Didnt realize they got swept already. I can't belive I hear Suns fans talking about Spurs fans lmao. You guys are the biggest cry babies in basketball. :lol: Enjoy finally beating the spurs. It only took you 5 tries and a look at 4 Spurs championships. :lol:
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