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Title: Nash scores 42 to outshine Kidd (Phoenix Suns Win 161-157)
Source: Arizona Republic
URL Source: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/1208suns1208.html#
Published: Dec 8, 2006
Author: Paul Coro
Post Date: 2006-12-08 07:27:35 by Red Jones
Keywords: None
Views: 5978
Comments: 140

Nash scores 42 to outshine Kidd

Nash scores 42 to outshine Kidd's triple-double in Suns win

Paul Coro

The Arizona Republic

Dec. 8, 2006 12:00 AM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - As the Nets home crowd was informed that Jason Kidd had just tied Wilt Chamberlain for the third most triple-doubles in NBA history, only Steve Nash could get Kidd to do something he rarely does on the court - smile.

Nash patted the back of fellow point guard and his former teammate/mentor's head and said, "You've only got 75 more than me."

De-icing Kidd's game face is not the only thing Nash can do. Only Nash could steal his thunder - and a Suns win, their league-best eighth in a row - as he did here in Thursday's dramatic 161-157 Phoenix victory in double overtime over New Jersey. advertisement

Kidd was unbelievable. Nash was unbeatable. Kidd had 38 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the Nets to a franchise scoring record but dribbled off his foot on a potential game-tying possession at the end of the second overtime and missed a game-winner at the close of the first overtime.

Nash posted a regular-season career high of 42 points, added 13 assists, hit a three-pointer to tie the game at the end of regulation and had nine of his points and three of his assists in the decisive sixth period.

A game after dishing 20 assists, Nash used the flick of his wrist and the smooth, outstretched scoop of his hands to hit 16 of 25 shots in Phoenix's second highest-scoring game ever (173 vs. Denver in 1990 is the record). New Jersey, fueled by a scolding from team President Rod Thorn, ran its hearts out against Phoenix but stayed in step to make the Suns a tired team rolling into Boston for tonight's game.

"I would've been sick if we would've lost," Nash said. "That's what it comes down to is just not wanting to lose. I don't care how many points or what happens in the storyline. Win or lose, that's all I was thinking about.

"We had won or lost a number of times. It's mentally a great challenge to stay focused and on top."

Even topping last year's Suns-Knicks triple-overtime thriller in New York, the teams combined for a tie for the fourth most points ever scored in a NBA game. The only scar left on the game was Nets coach Lawrence Frank's decision to leave in Vince Carter when he told his team to take a foul at the end of the fourth quarter. Carter, who was 13 of 17 from the field for 31 points, fouled out with 4.8 seconds to go.

With 4.4 seconds to go in regulation and the Suns in a 133-130 hole, Nash used the best screener in the business, Kurt Thomas, to shake loose and dropped the tying shot off of one of 14 Boris Diaw assists. Nash was 6 of 7 from three-point range, as was Raja Bell before he fouled out in the first overtime.

It was the league's highest scoring game in 16 years.

"I just told our guys I think we can go home tonight and turn on classic NBA and it will be on already because that was the best game I have ever seen," Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said. " . . . Those two points guards have the will. They wouldn't let their teams lose."

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#55. To: robin (#53)

Steve Nash is not the only player on the team. Here's a picture of Leonardo Barbosa. Yesterday he received 'Sixth Man Of The Year' award from NBA.

http:/ /www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0424barbosa0424.html

He's from Brazil. In the game against Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday he was fantastic. Soon they'll give out the 'Most Valuable Player' award and we're hoping that will be steve Nash. If he gets it, then he'll join an elite club of I think only 3 players to ever receive that award 3 years in a row.

The top 3 teams in the west are Dallas, Phoenix & San Antonio. Both Dallas & San Antonio lost in game 1 of the first series. Tonight Phoenix plays game 2 against LA Lakers.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-24   18:55:19 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#56. To: Red Jones (#55)

he'll join an elite club of I think only 3 players to ever receive that award 3 years in a row.

From what you've shared, Nash deserves MVP.

"The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes nor between parties either — but right through the human heart." — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

robin  posted on  2007-04-24   18:59:39 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#57. To: robin (#56)

from what I can tell the 2 players who are in serious competition for the MVP award are Dirk Nowitzki of Dallas & Steve Nash of Phoenix. Dirk's team won 85% of their games, the best record in league. Steve's team won 75% of their games, the 2'nd best record. Here are the stats from both players.

http://www.nba.com/pl ayerfile/steve_nash/index.html

http://www.nba.com /playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/index.html

Since Steve played on the Dallas team, these 2 guys used to work out together and are according to media reports 'best friends' to this day. When they ask Dirk who will win the MVP he says 'Steve Nash'. When they ask Steve who will win the MVP he says 'Dirk Nowitzki'.

Steve's shooting percentages are several points higher. They both shoot 90% on free throws. Dirk scores 25 points per game, Steve scores 19. Steve gets 4 rebounds per game, Dirk gets 9 rebounds per game. Dirk gets 4 assists per game, Steve gets 12 assists per game. and neither one fouls very much.

Dirk's from Germany. Steve's from Canada. Dirk's 7'0". Steve is 6'2".

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-24   19:45:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#58. To: Red Jones (#57)

I think Dirk will get the MVP this year.

He's the other white meat.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-25   0:22:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#59. To: Paul Revere (#58)

realistically it should be a toss-up between Dirk & Steve to win the MVP. Steve has won 2 years in a row and that is his disadvantage.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-25   0:53:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#60. To: Red Jones (#59)

I don't think that's an advantage, but a negative.

Dallas had a great season, a better season than Phoenix, and that is why Dirk should and probably will win MVP this season.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-25   1:11:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#61. To: Paul Revere, Robin (#58)

Phoenix Suns defeated Los Angeles Lakers tonight 126-98 in game 2 of round 1 of the playoffs.

Suns normally play only an 8 player rotation which is less than most teams. But halfway through 4'th quarter Suns were playing those men outside the 8-man rotation. This was a brilliant victory for the Suns.

Kobe Bryant was held to only 15 points. The Suns double-team him with all-star Shawn Marion and Raja Bell.

Suns' high scorer was Leonardo Barbosa, the Brazilian blur who just won the 6'th man award. Stoudemire scored 20. Nash had 16, but 14 assists.

The great thing is the history on it. The Suns have been in Phoenix since 1968. and during that time they've been ejected from the playoffs by the Lakers about 15 times. And in game 2 of the playoffs series the Suns have lost 5 consequtive game 2's. Meaning 3 times last year they lost in game 2. and twice the previous year they lost in game 2. They always won game 1 and then lost game 2. now they won both game 1 & game 2. and against the Lakers.

Suns are looking good. classic victory for the Suns. now LA Lakers must win 4 out of 5 games to win the series - they're not going to do that. and everyone knows it. Suns will end up getting ready for round 2 against either San Antonio or Denver.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-25   1:24:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#62. To: Paul Revere (#60)

I don't think that's an advantage, but a negative.

That's what I meant. It is a disadvantage for Nash this year that he won the last 2 years. But on the other hand - Nash's statistics this year show improvement. This is his best year ever per his statistics. But like you said Dirk's team won 85% of its games, much more than the Suns' 75%.

Amazing thing about Steve Nash is - he's 33 years old and he was not a star in the first 7-8 years of his NBA career. He really blossomed actually after age 30. He improved and became superstar after age 30. and he's 6'2". a tribute to hard persistent work.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-25   1:28:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#63. To: Red Jones (#62)

I think either guy would be a decent choice, and both are essential to their team's high level of success.

I'd take Steve Nash for my Rockets before I'd take Dirk. I think Nash is like John Stockton. He can make the big shots when he has to. Dirk has choked a few times in big games this season.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-25   1:37:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#64. To: All (#62)

all 12 men on the Suns' roster scored points tonight. That is incredible. Because they normally play a maximum of 8 men only. Suns shot 54% field goal percentage. Nash, Stoudemire & Barbosa were all well over 60%. This was a slaugter. Nash shot only 11 times, letting others score as is his main focus.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-25   1:40:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#65. To: Paul Revere (#63)

Houston Rockets are playing great. They beat Suns in last game of regular season and are up on the Utah Jazz 2-0 now. Suns may meet them in round 3.

A possible key in decision between Dirk & Steve for MVP is the game they played in March where Suns won in double-overtime. The Mavericks were up by a good margin. and then Nash scored 9 points in the last 55 seconds of regulation time taking it into overtime. Then Nash kicked ass and led the Suns to winning after 2 OT's. That type of intangible may cause people to select Nash for MVP.

When the pressure's on - Nash kicks ass.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-25   1:44:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#66. To: Red Jones (#65)

I am dubious of the early first round results. I'm very suspicious of Stern's use of officials to manipulate the playoffs to make them come out how he wants, or to make them more TV worthy.

Denver beat Spurs in San Antonio, with a 25-10 free throw advantage.

That's kind of bullshit.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-25   1:49:17 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#67. To: Paul Revere (#66)

you make very good point. Fans like me like to avoid thinking about that. But the referees sometimes do discriminate - and that is obvious (except to wild fans like me). and this discrimination is obviously done for the sake of profit - to cause more games played and more fans to be happy. It is Phoenix' turn to win. I think we will win. It will maximize the # of happy fans. Sterm will like that.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-25   1:53:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#68. To: Red Jones (#67)

The officials stole the ring from Dallas last year in the finals. Dallas goes up 2-0, then suddenly 4 straight games of DWade going to the line about 18-20 times a game, as needed. If a team knows they cannot defend a guy without getting whistled, it makes that guy look all the better.

Stern started fixing games back in the second Jordan run, starting in the 95-96 season. He helped Kobe and Shaq win. He helped Detroit win, big time, when they "beat" the Lakers in the finals.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-25   1:56:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#69. To: Paul Revere (#68)

from fan's point of view it is sad that you may very well be correct.

Last year's collapse of Dallas in the finals was really something.

We Phoenix Suns fans are fixing to be stroked (by Stern) is my thinking. because we've never won the championship, our team is so popular world-wide and so the referees will let (or help) us win this season.

And they may want Steve Nash the short white fellow to win the MVP this year for the sake of making fans world-wide like the NBA.

and then I can bask in the glory as a Suns fan!!! The world is corrupt Paul Revere - you know it and I know it.

my girlfriend's brother is in Iraq doing patrols frequently. He says he & his soldier buddies want to see that 'white fucker' win. Is David Stern going to let them down? no.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-25   2:05:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#70. To: Red Jones (#69)

Yes, the WCF for the future is Hou v. Pho.

I hope that first game between the spurs and nuggets was Stern's way of saying "no more finals for you, San Antonio."

I like Duncan and Pop, but that team is so boring to watch.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-25   2:26:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#71. To: Paul Revere, Robin (#70)

Dallas & San Antonio both won their game 2's and thus they're each tied at 1-1 in their series. Only Phoenix & Houston are up 2-0 in the west.

Tomorrow night it is the Suns in Los Angeles playing the Lakers. It will be SHOWTIME!

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-26   0:25:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#72. To: Red Jones (#71)

I'll try to watch.

"The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes nor between parties either — but right through the human heart." — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

robin  posted on  2007-04-26   0:29:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#73. To: Paul Revere (#70)

In the Dallas - Golden State game Dallas had 43 free throw attempts to Golden State's 27. and that was the difference in the game.

http://www.nba.com /games/20070425/GSWDAL/boxscore.html

Golden State probably felt that no matter what they did they'd get called for a foul. Can't have a top team with a big fan base go out in first round - not good for revenue.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-26   0:34:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#74. To: robin, Paul Revere (#72)

Los Angeles Lakers won tonight 95-89. It was a great game. Kobe Bryant scored 45.

but here's what happened. Phoenix came out & scored the first 11 points of the game very quickly. At one point Phoenix was up by 17. but the Lakers just kept coming back. They seemed to become very determined. Kobe Bryant was brilliant. The Suns shot their normal 48% from the field and the Lakers only 42%. but the big difference was free throws. Lakers got to free throw line 28 times and the Suns only 12. The channel I watched was local so the announcers were saying that the refs just weren't calling fouls for the Suns to go to the line and said also the same thing happened to golden state last night against Dallas. Suns also had 15 turnovers which is very high for the Suns. Steve Nash was a little off in that he made 5 turnovers and only scored 10 points, but still had 13 assists. Lakers also out-rebounded the Suns 44-35. Amazing the Suns could lose after such a good start.

The Lakers fans got a good victory at home and it is a series now. Houston Rockets also lost to Utah Jazz so there's no team in the west undefeated in first round. In the east Detroit is still undefeated and leading 3-0 against Orlando.

Next game is Sunday at 12:30 Arizona & california time.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-27   1:39:12 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#75. To: robin, Paul Revere (#72)

Detroit who is #1 seed in the east was the first team to close out the first round as they went up 4-0 against Orlando today. But the #1 seed in the west is Dallas and they are down 2-1 against Golden State. Phoenix and Los Angeles Lakers will play tomorrow at 12:30 Arizona time.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-28   19:39:57 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#76. To: Red Jones (#75)

I picked Detroit 4-0, and I've won that one.

I picked Dallas 4-3, but in doing so used Dallas losing 2-4 as my big surprise, should there be one.

I have Houston over Utah 4-2, and Phoenix over Lakers 4-2. I picked San over Den 4-3.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-28   20:26:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#77. To: Paul Revere, Robin (#76)

Suns won convincingly 113-100 today and are now up 3-1. Steve Nash was the assist-monster with 23 assists for the game, only 1 assist short of Magic Johnson's NBA record 24 assists in a playoff game. Thing is , he hit 23 assists with 5-1/2 minutes left in the game and after that he had opportunity for 5-6 more, but his teammates kept missing when he passed ball to them. Stoudemire had 27 points & 21 rebounds.

But the big news is that Dallas lost again, 103-99 - they are down 3-1 against Golden State. The #1 seed virtually never loses to the #8 seed. looks like it could happen, Dallas must win 3 straight to survive first round. Golden State is the only team in the league to win the regular season series against Dallas. Maybe they just have a knack for beating Dallas.

In the east Chicago closed out Miami 4-0. New Jersey won against Tornoto and is up 3-1.

Utah & Houston are tied at 2-2 of course after Utah's victory on Saturday night. They play Monday night.

Suns play Wednesday night next.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-30   3:01:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#78. To: Red Jones (#77)

The shocker figures to be Dallas. I think they're going down. Warriors are playing out of their minds, and Mavs are spooked.

Heat went down with a thud. Now the real contest begins, with Detroit and Chicago squaring off.

New Jersey will meet Cleveland in round two.

Houston and Jazz are still open, but either one gets beat by Warriors right now.

Spurs won't stop Suns, who are headed to the WCF and maybe the finals.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-04-30   3:22:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#79. To: Paul Revere (#78)

yes, Dallas is the big surprise now. all season long they were so consistent. the 1 team they had trouble with in regular season was Golden State. and now they play Golden State in round 1 and they have a challenge. Last year Suns were down 3-1 against the Lakers in round 1 and came back to win. We'll see if Dallas can rise like a Phoenix.

Suns are looking good because all their players are healthy. and their young studs like Stoudemire & Barbosa are on a path where they improve slightly as time goes on. Nash with 23 assists today is not fading either.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-30   3:42:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#80. To: Red Jones (#77)

In the east Chicago closed out Miami 4-0.

DA BULLS!

Mark

"I was real close to Building 7 when it fell down... That didn't sound like just a building falling down to me while I was running away from it. There's a lot of eyewitness testimony down there of hearing explosions. [..] and the whole time you're hearing "boom, boom, boom, boom, boom." I think I know an explosion when I hear it... — Former NYC Police Officer and 9/11 Rescue Worker Craig Bartmer

Kamala  posted on  2007-04-30   6:32:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#81. To: Paul Revere (#78)

your Rockets rocked tonight. that was a great game! Rockets are up 3-2 over Utah.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-04-30   22:40:23 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#82. To: Red Jones (#81)

Houston barely pulled that one out.

Tonight Dallas could go down in flames.

Spurs just about finished Denver's hopes last night.

Paul Revere  posted on  2007-05-01   14:28:53 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#83. To: Paul Revere, robin (#82)

Dallas isn't going to go down tonight it looks like as they're slaughtering Golden State now. But Dallas still must win the next 2 games or be eliminated. Dallas should still advance.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-01   22:52:30 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#84. To: Robin, Paul Revere (#83)

Phoenix Suns beat Los Angeles Lakers tonight 119-110 and thus closed out the first round against them. Also San Antonio Spurs beat Denver and also closed out their first round. Suns & Spurs will play each other in 2'nd round.

Tomorrow night it is dallas against golden State and Houston against Utah.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-03   1:35:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#85. To: Paul Revere, robin (#82)

I see that Houston lost a tough one tonight to Utah 94-82. The series is tied up at 3-3. Game 7 will be Saturday.

And the Dallas game is starting now - Dallas must win tonight and again on Saturday in order to advance to round 2. If they lose either game - they're eliminated.

Phoenix & San Antonio start game 1 of round 2 on Sunday at 12:30 Arizona time. Some people say that the Phoenix-San Antonio series will likely decide eventual NBA champion. Perhaps so, but I don't buy it. Round 2, 3 & 4 will all be super-tough for Phoenix to win.

Last year Phoenix beat San Antonio in round 2 - and despite that Charles Barkley on TNT ridicules the idea that Phoenix could win again. Charles is a clown.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-03   22:52:49 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#86. To: Robin (#85)

big upset tonight.

Golden State beat Dallas 111-86. Nowitzi scored only 8 points. It was a horrible game for Dallas. Golden State will advance to 2'nd round, Dallas is eliminated.

Amazing - Dallas won 67 games in regular season - a very excellent record - that happens maybe only once every 3-4 years that a team does that. and they were exited in the first round.

I think the big winner besides Golden State is Steve Nash. Because talk was that Nowitzi would win the MVP award and Nash be runner-up. I don't see how Nowitzki can win it after this performance. If he was MVP material, then he was supposed to lead his team tonight - and his team self-destructed while he scored only 8 points.

Whoever the Suns play from now on though will be a lot tougher than round 1 against the Lakers even though Kobe Bryant put in a great performance. I think Kobe Bryant's a better MVP candidate than Dirk Nowitzki.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-04   1:24:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#87. To: Red Jones (#86)

and his team self-destructed while he scored only 8 points.

That is strange. Good for the Suns though.

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington

robin  posted on  2007-05-04   9:42:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#88. To: robin (#87)

I was wrong when I said above that Phoenix beat San Antonio in 2'nd round last year. Last year Dallas beat San Antonio in 2'nd round. Phoenix didn't play San Antonio in playoffs last year. It was year before last that Phoenix played San Antonio in 3'rd round and lost.

San Antonio has won the championship 2 out of the last 4 years. In regular season Phoenix won 62 games and San Antonio 60. These 2 teams have the best records of any team left.

http://www.vegasin sider.com/nba/story.cfm/story/578950

here is a previw of the series between San Antonio & Phoenix from http://VegasInsider.com.

So San Antonio won 2 out of 3 games against Phoenix in regular season. But one of those games was at very beginning of the season when Phoenix lost 5 out of the first 6 games when Stoudemire wasn't playing well. and the other one was a very close game where Phoenix shot only 38% the lowest all season for them. The 3'rd game Phoenix won by a wide margin.

We'll see how it goes, but lots of people are saying that this series will likely decide the eventual champion.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-04   23:51:29 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#89. To: All (#88)

San Antonio won game 1 of 2'nd round in Phoenix today 111-106. The game was very competitive all throughout. Phoenix' biggest lead was 6. San Antonio's biggest lead was 8. The lead changed about 12 times in the last quarter. both teams played excellent. Tim duncan the big center from san Antonio especially, he had 34 points 16 rebounds. a key was I think that Duncan out-played Amare Stoudemire the Suns' big center. Stoudemire had 20 points & 18 rebounds, but Stoudemire kept missing shots close to the basket especially in 4'th quarter due to excellent defense of duncan. Stoudemire had a low shooting percentage. The Spurs' Tony Parker who is their point guard also played great getting 33 points. Steve Nash of the Suns got 31 points.

But a big event in the game was that with 3 minutes left and the score very close Tony Parker ran into Steve Nash and gave Nash a big gash on his nose. For the rest of the game they must've put 8 different bandages on Nash's nose desperately trying to get him into the game. every time they put him in though he had blood all over his face the blood was dripping to the floor. they have a rule - you can't play if you're bleeding. that wound bled so profusely it was unbelievable. there was blood on his shirt and his shorts and no matter what they did it kept spewing out from under the bandage. So Nash didn't get to play hardly at all the last 3 minutes and when he did it was with blood all over his face.

First blood is drawn. There's 6 more games in this series.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-06   19:11:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#90. To: Robin (#89)

forgot to ping you, see post above on today's game.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-06   19:15:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#91. To: robin (#90)

this is Steve Nash with one of the eight bandages they put on him the last 3 minutes of the game that took 15 minutes to play because about all that they did was focus the camera on Steve on the bench getting his face worked on while blood spewed out.

This is Steve without the bandage.

I'm sure hoping Nash won't be negatively effected by this. During the very brief time he played after the injury he did score 5 points so I can't imagine it'll hurt him for Tuesday night's game. But this is why they say that first blood has been struck in this battle. The Suns have lost home-court advantage. But the battle is on.

I can't imagine a larger provocation from the Spurs. Suns better respond now.

The San Antonio point guard Tony Parker who is going to marry that 'Desperate Housewives' actress looked right at Nash and butted his head into Nash's nose. and then Parker fell down and everyone thought he was injured, but it was really Nash who was injured. Everyone thinks it wasn't intentional, but I don't know.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-07   0:48:16 ET  (2 images) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#92. To: Red Jones (#91)

What a mess!

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington

robin  posted on  2007-05-07   20:56:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#93. To: robin (#92)

Phoenix Suns won game 2 of round 2 101-81 last night over San Antonio Spurs. Coach Dantoni made some key changes from game 1 by starting a different big center Kurt Thomas and playing both centers Thomas & Stoudemire most of the game in order to counter the Spurs' Tim Duncan. It worked well because Thomas guarded Duncan and kept him in check while Stoudemire scored 27. Nash was extremely aggressive from the start, but he ended up scoring 20 with 16 assists - meaning he calmed down, didn't shoot so much and distributed the ball well which is his best skill. Suns' shot selection was excellent, they shot 53%. And the Spurs' Tony Parker who did so well on Sunday was held to only 13 points as coach Dantoni had Shawn Marion guard him instead of Nash.

I'd say it is playoff basketball at its best. Before Sunday's game the Suns were odds on favorite in Las Vegas to win the NBA title. After Sunday's game the Spurs were the favorite in Vegas to win the NBA title.

Suns showed tonight they can beat the Spurs and dominate them. Suns didn't even shoot hardly any 3's in the game. Wait until they catch fire at 3-point range.

The intensity level was very high.

My female friend talked to her brother after the game. He's in a forward operating base in suburban Baghdad, Iraq. He said all the soldiers in his unit watched it on tv and cheered loudly for the Suns.

After what happened on Sunday this will be an extremely rewarding series to win.

Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Red Jones  posted on  2007-05-09   8:55:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#94. To: Red Jones (#93)

Before Sunday's game the Suns were odds on favorite in Las Vegas to win the NBA title. After Sunday's game the Spurs were the favorite in Vegas to win the NBA title.

But the Suns won. It must be very close.

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington

robin  posted on  2007-05-09   10:55:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  



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