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Perceptor · 12-05-2004, 11:55 PM

Another solid win tonight for my Suns

I think Hunter is great, but I wouldn't take Q-Rich off the starting 5 at this point only because the Suns are great with the lineup they're putting out....

Jacobsen can also fill the spark off the bench with his three shooting and once Barbosa figures out how to run the offense, he'll be another key guy too...

I was looking at the stat line and I'm glad Nash played only 28 minutes tonight so he can keep fresh throughout the season.

TheMatrix31 · 12-06-2004, 04:44 AM

Having Quentin kick it up a notch or two is a great sign. He's finally coming around as I knew he would. It's also a great sign, like Perceptor said, that we're trying to keep Nash fresh. We certainly have the depth to do so, so I'm glad D'Antoni is utilizing it....

It is imperative that Hunter and Voskuhl come up big for us. They really need to take some pressure off Amare. We have to remember that he is only in his 3rd year, and shouldnt be thrown out there to play C night in and night out. Any help he can get where he can slide back to his natural 4 spot, is necessary and useful.

Next up, we have the Warriors, Lakers, and Bobcats. I expect 2 out of 3 to be wins, although winning all three isnt out of the realm of possibility....just trying to be realistic.

nkhera1 · 12-06-2004, 07:51 PM

Its good to see our depth, this way we keep steve nash fresh (and this is very important) Even Amare is only averaging about 36 minutes a game which will help us in the playoffs

Matrix i agree with the fact that Hunter and Voshkul need to come in and do some of the dirty work such as guard the other teams best big man. I also am hoping that voshkul and hunter can collect more rebounds becuase amare has been doing a pretty good but not great job and we can't keep relying on shawn marion.

However, i do feel we have enough firepower to win the next 3 games especially the warriors and bobcats.

Also i have a question, for any of you who have seen steven hunter, how is he as a defender/rebounder. He seems to be a good shot blocker, but seems to be an average rebounder.

Perceptor · 12-06-2004, 09:05 PM

I think Voskhul is a better rebounder than Hunter from what I've seen so far, but Hunter is young and will hopefully develop his rebounding further.

The next three games are definitely there for the taking but 2 out of 3 is realistic although winning all three would make me happy

TheMatrix31 · 12-08-2004, 12:47 AM

Well, 1 down, 2 to go. We beat the Warriors tonight 118 to 104. I havent checked out box scores or highlights so I dont know uch about the game.

Next up, the Lakers @ Staples. Should be a great matchup, and its on TV here (I live in LA), but I'm at work, so I wont be able to watch. It'd be nice to win this game too, man.

TheMatrix31 · 12-09-2004, 02:16 AM

HELL YEAH! We pulled that one out, 113 to 110. I was at work but I was listening to some of it on the radio, and then they had it next door on TV so I went for the final quarter for a little bit. I saw Q's three and I was goin' nuts. I saw we were down 107 to 94 and we came back.

Bobcats on Friday!

nkhera1 · 12-09-2004, 07:43 PM

wow i had no idea we were down so much and came back to win. When i saw we had a comfortable margin but it was only the second quarter. However it worries me that we were losing by this much to the lakers and the warriors, but at least we were able to come back. It shows that at times we can play some of the best ball out there. I think we should be able to win the bobcats game, but there are not too many gimmes and i just hope the suns don't take the bobcats for granted.

TheMatrix31 · 12-10-2004, 11:58 PM

Suns beat the Bobcats 115 to 106. Amare almost with a triple double, posting up 36/15/8. How were those assists achieved? I hope they were hard assists, as that means that his passing game is only getting better. That always helps.

Anyways, I dont think there's much more to say about the game. Didnt get to see it again. Next Friday night is my Winter Formal, and guess what? Suns/Sonics on ESPN. Yeah, thats great. One of the few times my team is on national TV, and I'm gonna miss it, just like the first time and with the Lakers or Clippers games so far. Add to the fact that it'd be b/n two of the best records in the league..I'm pissed I'm gonna miss it.

Anyways, we're off for the weekend, Orlando on Monday!

12-05-2004, 11:55 PM	#49
Perceptor MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 4,368 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread Another solid win tonight for my Suns I think Hunter is great, but I wouldn't take Q-Rich off the starting 5 at this point only because the Suns are great with the lineup they're putting out.... Jacobsen can also fill the spark off the bench with his three shooting and once Barbosa figures out how to run the offense, he'll be another key guy too... I was looking at the stat line and I'm glad Nash played only 28 minutes tonight so he can keep fresh throughout the season.

12-06-2004, 04:44 AM	#50
TheMatrix31 RF OVR: 36 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 52,504	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread Having Quentin kick it up a notch or two is a great sign. He's finally coming around as I knew he would. It's also a great sign, like Perceptor said, that we're trying to keep Nash fresh. We certainly have the depth to do so, so I'm glad D'Antoni is utilizing it.... It is imperative that Hunter and Voskuhl come up big for us. They really need to take some pressure off Amare. We have to remember that he is only in his 3rd year, and shouldnt be thrown out there to play C night in and night out. Any help he can get where he can slide back to his natural 4 spot, is necessary and useful. Next up, we have the Warriors, Lakers, and Bobcats. I expect 2 out of 3 to be wins, although winning all three isnt out of the realm of possibility....just trying to be realistic.

12-06-2004, 07:51 PM	#51
nkhera1 All Star OVR: 16 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 5,913	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread Its good to see our depth, this way we keep steve nash fresh (and this is very important) Even Amare is only averaging about 36 minutes a game which will help us in the playoffs Matrix i agree with the fact that Hunter and Voshkul need to come in and do some of the dirty work such as guard the other teams best big man. I also am hoping that voshkul and hunter can collect more rebounds becuase amare has been doing a pretty good but not great job and we can't keep relying on shawn marion. However, i do feel we have enough firepower to win the next 3 games especially the warriors and bobcats. Also i have a question, for any of you who have seen steven hunter, how is he as a defender/rebounder. He seems to be a good shot blocker, but seems to be an average rebounder. __________________ Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

12-06-2004, 09:05 PM	#52
Perceptor MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 4,368 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread I think Voskhul is a better rebounder than Hunter from what I've seen so far, but Hunter is young and will hopefully develop his rebounding further. The next three games are definitely there for the taking but 2 out of 3 is realistic although winning all three would make me happy

12-08-2004, 12:47 AM	#53
TheMatrix31 RF OVR: 36 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 52,504	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread Well, 1 down, 2 to go. We beat the Warriors tonight 118 to 104. I havent checked out box scores or highlights so I dont know uch about the game. Next up, the Lakers @ Staples. Should be a great matchup, and its on TV here (I live in LA), but I'm at work, so I wont be able to watch. It'd be nice to win this game too, man.

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12-09-2004, 02:16 AM	#54
TheMatrix31 RF OVR: 36 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 52,504	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread HELL YEAH! We pulled that one out, 113 to 110. I was at work but I was listening to some of it on the radio, and then they had it next door on TV so I went for the final quarter for a little bit. I saw Q's three and I was goin' nuts. I saw we were down 107 to 94 and we came back. Bobcats on Friday!

12-09-2004, 07:43 PM	#55
nkhera1 All Star OVR: 16 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 5,913	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread wow i had no idea we were down so much and came back to win. When i saw we had a comfortable margin but it was only the second quarter. However it worries me that we were losing by this much to the lakers and the warriors, but at least we were able to come back. It shows that at times we can play some of the best ball out there. I think we should be able to win the bobcats game, but there are not too many gimmes and i just hope the suns don't take the bobcats for granted. __________________ Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

12-10-2004, 11:58 PM	#56
TheMatrix31 RF OVR: 36 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 52,504	Re: The Official Phoenix Suns Thread Suns beat the Bobcats 115 to 106. Amare almost with a triple double, posting up 36/15/8. How were those assists achieved? I hope they were hard assists, as that means that his passing game is only getting better. That always helps. Anyways, I dont think there's much more to say about the game. Didnt get to see it again. Next Friday night is my Winter Formal, and guess what? Suns/Sonics on ESPN. Yeah, thats great. One of the few times my team is on national TV, and I'm gonna miss it, just like the first time and with the Lakers or Clippers games so far. Add to the fact that it'd be b/n two of the best records in the league..I'm pissed I'm gonna miss it. Anyways, we're off for the weekend, Orlando on Monday!

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