Can Phoenix surpass 70 wins?!?
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Bballkingsrock
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I am guessing 56-61 wins, but definatly not over 70. Suns will have their slump.
KP
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I've been watching them a lot and I gotta say, I think they might be able to do it too. They are like Dallas offensively from a few years ago but even more potent. Q Richardson is way better than I thought he'd be, and Amare and Marion are both shooting way, way better than last year(they were already athletic). Nash does tend to slow down at the end of the season(at least he did with Dallas), and almost all offenses go into some kinda slump, But that doesn't mean they will... they are unstoppable right now no doubt.
Nikos
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I have been wondering the same thing.
Perhaps the Suns will go on a slump.
But isn't 60 wins pretty much a gauruntee unless they slump big time?
30-4? They would have to go 29-19 the rest of the way to not reach 60, and have to go 35-13 just to get to 65 wins. Not impossible.
I am not sure what to expect from Phoenix. Just when I think they will probably lose they end up getting 20 pt leads on teams in the first quarter.
Perhaps the Suns will go on a slump.
But isn't 60 wins pretty much a gauruntee unless they slump big time?
30-4? They would have to go 29-19 the rest of the way to not reach 60, and have to go 35-13 just to get to 65 wins. Not impossible.
I am not sure what to expect from Phoenix. Just when I think they will probably lose they end up getting 20 pt leads on teams in the first quarter.
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AriesMar27
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i dont think they would want that anyways.. you see how bad nash breaks down in the playoffs after 55-60 wins.... with that much pressure on such a young team.... it would suck to see them win 70 games and lose in the second round to a team that barely won 45.... thus enforcing what the lakers always said about the regular season, that its meaningless. they go out and win damn near 70 games and lose to a team that only got 46.... they should win 55 then bench nash for the rest of the season..... at this rate he'd get half of march off if not all of it.
Bricklayer
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People forget just how good 70 wins is -- been tossed arouond ever since the Bulls did it, but the Bulls were only one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Are these Suns as good as the 96 Bulls? Riiggggghhht.
Phoenix will NOT win 70. Looking increasingly likely though they can get 60. can survive even a mild slump and still reach that mark. Would have to have the wheels really fall off and go into a death spiral to win less than 55.
Phoenix will NOT win 70. Looking increasingly likely though they can get 60. can survive even a mild slump and still reach that mark. Would have to have the wheels really fall off and go into a death spiral to win less than 55.
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AriesMar27
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it wont matter how many they win if they lose in the second round to a team that could barely get 50...
And I'm going to go out on a limb and say that, if we end up in the 4/5 slot, that's exactly what's going to happen... as long as we don't have to play Minnesota in the first round...
Bricklayer
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Ryle said:After watching us the last 4 games I'm wondering how we beat Phoenix on their floor.
Watch the last 5 (SA), instead of the last 4, and you can see it. When we actually feel the urgency, we are still quite good.
May actually be the story all the way until the playoffs this year -- hanging our hopes on our team's ability to step it up when it matters. Likely a similar postseason result as last year too if that happens -- surprise everybody with defensive focus, out grit our first round opponent, then get into a losing battle with somebody in the later rounds. You want to win big, winning, and doing the things winning teams do, has to be habitual, not exceptional for you.
Padrino
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Ryle said:After watching us the last 4 games I'm wondering how we beat Phoenix on their floor.
very simply. we shut down steve nash. take away nash, and ya take away the suns game. amare stoudemire is averaging 26 points a game (4th in nba) and shooting 58 percent from the field (2nd in nba--behind shaq). he scores on dunks, primarily. and as much of a beast as he is, he doesnt average 20 a game this season w/o nash. nash has made ALL the difference in phoenix. and, for some reason, the kings have been very effective at shutting down nash the last 2 seasons. its not like mike bibby's a great defender, but nash seems to compile less assists and less points when he plays the kings. looking at their record so far, i'd say they could easily win 70, but thats only if nash stays as effective as he has been for the entire run. when teams start to figure out that phoenix is much more predictable than they look, then i suspect they may go into a slump of their own.....tho im not holding my breath.
Bibby_Is_Clutch
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Padrino said:
We dont usually shut down Nash, past playoff games for dallas he was their clutch shooter. Without Nash Pheonix is still good, Amare is having a killer year (he has a lot of talent) along with Marion and practically their whole starting rotation. Nash didnt make them this good, he just runs the team.
Kajun
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Yeah, they're never going to keep it up at this pace. The season is long, and it's incredibly hard to maintain your level at such a high standard. You're bound to have some downs.
What seperates a great team from a good team is the ability to win games even when you're not playing your best ball. That goes for just about any sport out there. Being able to raise your game when it matters.
Think about it; to have a win total of 70 means you're only going to have 12 losses. Surely, in 82 games, you're going to have bad games in more than 12!
Besides, Steve Nash is known for running out of gas by the time the playoffs near. Since he's the oil behind the offensive machine, the Suns are bound to take a hit say, near March.
What seperates a great team from a good team is the ability to win games even when you're not playing your best ball. That goes for just about any sport out there. Being able to raise your game when it matters.
Think about it; to have a win total of 70 means you're only going to have 12 losses. Surely, in 82 games, you're going to have bad games in more than 12!
Besides, Steve Nash is known for running out of gas by the time the playoffs near. Since he's the oil behind the offensive machine, the Suns are bound to take a hit say, near March.
nAj jAn™
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What was the lineup of the Suns when the Kings beat them? I'm not sure but their lineup of Amare-Shawn-Q-Joe-Nash was in the late November i think....
That lineup is the best in the NBA so far....I like their lineup...
After the All-Star break, if their losses is still 4, there's a good chance they might win 65 up!
That lineup is the best in the NBA so far....I like their lineup...
After the All-Star break, if their losses is still 4, there's a good chance they might win 65 up!
ImaDougaholic24_7
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I'm predicting about 65 wins, they're an exellent bball team, you should see them live
LPKingsFan
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Brewer16 said:
Well, yeah, that goes for anyone.
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AriesMar27
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LPKingsFan said:
what about the kings.... they're always injured and are always on top of things... if you had told me that he kings would have this record right now... i would assume that they'd be leading the pacific..... even with bobby out, vlade gone and christie traded....
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