Can the Suns overtake the Lakers as the Pacific Division leaders?

[Andrew]

The title pretty much explains it. What do you think? It seems the Suns beat the teams they are supposed to, at least in recent memory, while the Lakers are losing to teams they are supposed to beat easily.

Sure, the Suns don’t need the division title to make noise in the postseason, but it would better the odds of being a top 3 seed….

So what do you think? .5 games back of the Lakers, can they do it?

 

[Darth Llama]

Of course they could. The West will be wide open till the last day of the season. The way the Lakers are playing right now, the Suns will easily take the Pacific. Even if the Lakers return to form, the Pacific probably won't be decided till the last game of the regular season. This is the tightest race I have ever seen.

 

[dodie53]

sure, no sweat.

 

[French Fries]

i won't count on it, as our sched is tough but you never know ryt? that 5th spot looks appealing, i'd seriously keep an eye on that...

 

[cly2tw]

The question is whether they want to. I think DA didn't want to win the Pistons and Celtics games so much that he experimented with zone defense there, maybe in preparation for post season. We handled one of the hottest teams in Philly rather easily with our normal man defense.

So, if DA keeps experimenting we might lose a couple more games than we normally would.

 

[Proteus]

Maybe. The Lakers do have a somewhat more favorable schedule though.

 

[Darth Llama]

Maybe. The Lakers do have a somewhat more favorable schedule though.

Yeah, and that's worked so well for us this week.

 

[Kody Rumin]

It's possible, but I wouldn't bet on it. The Lakers have an easier final stretch.

 

[Cheesewater]

It's possible, but I wouldn't bet on it. The Lakers have an easier final stretch.

Well they lost at home to Charlotte and Memphis. And now Fisher is hurting...so...

 

[PoolBoy]

yes we can.

the lakers lost to memphis last night. thats a loss like our last philly loss, that could start a bad run.

 

[Chaz]

The easiest way to ensure a top 4 seed is to win the division but the Suns will need help to get it done. I have been scoreboard watching the Laker's for a week now.

I find it amazing that we lost two games this week and the Suns are tied in the loss column. I thought we were still a game back.

It goes to show that there are no easy games in the NBA and anything can happen.

 

[arwillan]

well if we win tonight and the lakers lose to washington on sunday, which they very easily could, then we'll take over the division lead. With pau and Bynum coming back soon, that position will be difficult to hold, however.

 

[95pro]

oh snap! i didnt check the final score on that lakers/grizz game.
lakers lost? good.lol

i got tired of the espn updates, kobe now at 40pts. kobe now at 50pts. they still lost so whatever. he can score a 100pts, if they lose, its really doesnt help the team.

its going to be close, suns can overcome the division.

 

[capologist]

The way the Lakers are playing right now, the Suns will easily take the Pacific.

They’ll probably get their s--- together with Gasol’s return.

 

[YouJustGotSUNSD]

The last week of the regular season is going to be insane[er than it is now]

 

[95pro]

The last week of the regular season is going to be insane[er than it is now]

someone is going to get hosed. lets hope its not us.
at the rate teams are winning/losing, the mavs appear to be the ones to get hosed.

 

[capologist]

Why is Andrew banned?

 

[D-Dogg]

Why is Andrew banned?

Here:

Andrew,

You are banned for 1 week. You have been asked repeatedly by the members of this board and the moderators to stop whining about not being able to see Suns games and asking people to help you steal feed.

When you come back, I suggest you actually talk about Suns basketball.

 

[SirStefan32]

Why is Andrew banned?

Don't ask why. Just enjoy it- no questions about how to watch Suns game online, no whining about laptop not handling streaming, no questions about league pass and black-outs.

 

[oneofthesedays]

The only way the Suns overtake the Lakers is if Gasol and Bynum do not return in the regular season.

 

[95pro]

Don't ask why. Just enjoy it- no questions about how to watch Suns game online, no whining about laptop not handling streaming, no questions about league pass and black-outs.

x2

 

[arwillan]

The only way the Suns overtake the Lakers is if Gasol and Bynum do not return in the regular season.

Since we took care of business tonight, it only takes a Lakers loss tomorrow to put us in front in the division.

 

[Greg Popovich]

I would bet yes!

 

[Treesquid PhD]

I love that 4 spot right now.

on another note, can anyone tell me how to use my remote control? it has a lot of buttons! pls help ASAP.

 

[arwillan]

i browsed around a few lakers forums, gasol is doubtful for tomorrow with some soreness still in the ankle when he does anything but run in a straight line. Let's all put on our caron butler jerseys and cheer the wizards for a day!