Phoenix vs. SA - Conf. Finals
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43 points for the Spurs in the 4th quarter to take game 1. Yikes. Suns had a 4 point lead at the end of 3, then Brent Barry canned two or three threes in a span of a minute, and the Spurs locked it down from there. I think it was imperative for the Suns to win this first game to keep the series competitive. Wouldn't surprise me at this point to see the Spurs win in 5 now.
Marion had a terrible game -- only scored 3 points. Still, at least he's shown up since JJohnson's injury -- he had some big games in the Dallas series. QRich has to be the most disappointing Suns' starter in the playoffs to this point, and especially since JJohnson got hurt. He just can't seem to hit anything, and tonight with Marion having a subpar game, that killed the Suns.
Okay, I only caught the last 8mins of the game. I had to go somewhere with my sister.
There were games where Marion did stink it up so it wasn't anything new that he did today. Or was it because Bruce Lee was on him? ^_^
From what I saw, Duncan does look healthy and he looked aggressive. I like the fact that he got to touch the ball within the last few mins and was patient enough to go inside and didn't force anything.
Wow, I am impressed that Frenchy did not let MS. EVA troubled him. I guess Pop had a one on one conversation with him. Sorry but I really dislike MS. EVA.
There were games where Marion did stink it up so it wasn't anything new that he did today. Or was it because Bruce Lee was on him? ^_^
From what I saw, Duncan does look healthy and he looked aggressive. I like the fact that he got to touch the ball within the last few mins and was patient enough to go inside and didn't force anything.
Wow, I am impressed that Frenchy did not let MS. EVA troubled him. I guess Pop had a one on one conversation with him. Sorry but I really dislike MS. EVA.
I haven't really watched/listened to many Spurs' games this season, so I didn't realize they shot so many three point shots (5 per quarter or so). And, in this game 2, they've hit three of their first five. The Suns finish the quarter with 7 turnovers (4 by Nash and 3 by Amare), and face another 10-point deficit after 12 minutes (just like game 1).
This game 2 is unfolding in a very similar fashion to game 1. Spurs play very well in the first quarter, then let the Suns back in the game in the second quarter. Suns come out with good energy in the third, and now have a 9 point lead at 77 - 68.
It will be interesting to see if the Suns can keep up this level of intensity for the remainder of the game, or if they will give up 43 points again in the 4th quarter.
It will be interesting to see if the Suns can keep up this level of intensity for the remainder of the game, or if they will give up 43 points again in the 4th quarter.
Yep, in the last minute he's earned a technical foul on Amare (but Barry missed a free throw), then he draws an offensive foul on Amare (on a flop according to the Suns' announcers). Horry always knew how to get a free offensive foul or two on CWebb back in the day by flopping, so there's no reason he shouldn't be able to do so to a guy who plays like CWebb used to (with pure athleticism and power).
Spurs up 1 with 3 minutes left in the game and the Suns have the ball. Shades of game 1 here --- unless I'm wrong, Spurs were leading 100 - 98, then Barry hit a couple of threes in a row to put the game out of reach. Suns will need to turn it around here if they want any chance of staying in this series.
Spurs up 1 with 3 minutes left in the game and the Suns have the ball. Shades of game 1 here --- unless I'm wrong, Spurs were leading 100 - 98, then Barry hit a couple of threes in a row to put the game out of reach. Suns will need to turn it around here if they want any chance of staying in this series.