Clippers @ Suns 5/16/2006 game thread -Yahoo/ESPN previews

[jibikao]

This game is a classic. Tons of mistakes from both teams in the end and finally, the refs got tired and we sealed the win.

I hope we rest Marion well in game 6.

 

[az1965]

Game 6 is going to be half hour early since no eastern game due to NJ elimination today.

 

[jibikao]

Do you guys think we would play hard in game 6? I know we are dead tired and Marion just got injured a bit but Clipper must be just as tired.

That will be a great game to let House and James Jones get back to their shooting.

And Nash, you better practice shooting 1000 shots before the game.

 

[Nash]

Thanks AZ. So its going to be 10:00 pm EST?
I missed the first 10 mins of Game 4 because I didn't know it was schedule to start at 730 EST.

 

[phxrising]

WOW Just Freaking WOW


great game!!

 

[az1965]

Thanks AZ. So its going to be 10:00 pm EST?
I missed the first 10 mins of Game 4 because I didn't know it was schedule to start at 730 EST.

Yes. But the game usually doesn't start until 10 min after the scheduled time due to intros, etc.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I can only muster four words... Raja Bell and SHAWN MARION - unbelievable tonight.

This team is taking years off of my life and I LOVE IT!

I need to keep banging on Marion as much as possible - it's obvious I'M the reason he's playing so well!

Seriously folks - unbelievable... unbelievable.

 

[sly fly]

My fingers and fists hurt too much to type. See you in the morning.

 

[mribnik]

I know it's unlikely that the Cavs can beat the Pistons, but how tasteless is it for TNT to be going over the Piston/Heat matchups assuming the Pistons will win.

Edit: Anybody have tivo? I'd like to see if you can look at the replay and see if Shawn Livingston did step out of bounds. Someone on the espn boards is claiming that his other foot steps out of bounds just before he passed the ball. So while the one foot looked clearly in bounds, the other foot hits out of bounds before the pass.

 

[Nash]

Diaw played the last 20 mins like he had no interest in the game. He seemed lackadaisical and totally lacked any aggression or hustle. Wonder what the problem was..

Marion played like he was on a hand glider all the while, swooping down to the basket to tip in/dunk missed shots. phenomenal!

 

[SirStefan32]

I know it's unlikely that the Cavs can beat the Pistons, but how tasteless is it for TNT to be going over the Piston/Heat matchups assuming the Pistons will win.

Edit: Anybody have tivo? I'd like to see if you can look at the replay and see if Shawn Livingston did step out of bounds. Someone on the espn boards is claiming that his other foot steps out of bounds just before he passed the ball. So while the one foot looked clearly in bounds, the other foot hits out of bounds before the pass.

I watched the replay on TNT, and it looked like refs screwed up on that one.

 

[Nash]

from the post game slow mo's it looked like his foot was in by a whisker before he took off and it looked like he release the ball when he was still airborne.
I'll take a look at my DVR recording and confirm.

 

[elindholm]

Livingston's right foot was definitely in bounds. But as he went airborne, it looked like his left toe might have dragged across the line. Most likely it was a blown call.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Nash really laid it out in the post-game presser that he's in bad shape - says it's diffuclt shooting even mid-range jumpers, much less threes - if thursday's game starts to get away from us, rest his ass - he needs it DESPERATELY.

 

[Ryanwb]

I hate the majority of suns fans..... I can't believe how many people were leaving the arena with the Suns down 3 points.

They're the best 3 point shooting team in the league you MO'MOs!

 

[mribnik]

Livingston's right foot was definitely in bounds. But as he went airborne, it looked like his left toe might have dragged across the line. Most likely it was a blown call.

I was wondering about the left toe. Everybody was focused on the right foot, but someone on the espn boards was claiming the other foot went out of bounds.

 

[jibikao]

I can only muster four words... Raja Bell and SHAWN MARION - unbelievable tonight.

This team is taking years off of my life and I LOVE IT!

I need to keep banging on Marion as much as possible - it's obvious I'M the reason he's playing so well!

Seriously folks - unbelievable... unbelievable.

You should post more Marion trashing threads on the net so he can read it or his family can forward to him. lol Obviously even the reporter said when Suns lose, it's Marion's fault.

He did great tonight and he is the co-captain with the highest salary. I won't complain if he can put up this kind of effort throughout the series. I am expecting Marion to fade away in game 6 to save his ankle and energy.

 

[English on tour]

sounds like a cracking game !!!

will be shown over here tonight i think!

watched game 3 live so hoping they might put game six on SKY

 

[devilalum]

Nash really laid it out in the post-game presser that he's in bad shape - says it's diffuclt shooting even mid-range jumpers, much less threes - if thursday's game starts to get away from us, rest his ass - he needs it DESPERATELY.

I was thinking about this. If SA wins tomorrow and the Suns win Thursday then Nash would have more rest before the next round.

 

[Ciani]

Marion may have had the better stats but Bell was by far the player of the game. Solid D all night, consistent outside shooting plus that clutch 3 to send the game to double OT with Ewing in his jock strap. His only blemish was that missed free throw near end of the game but I can forgive him for that.

Bell's been incredible on the offensive end during the last couple of games. I was a little unsure how he'd fit into the suns system when he was signed but he's got even the most critical of fans on his side.

Bell's outside shooting was not just consistent, it was brilliant (5/7 including the big one). He was our best player undoubtedly, he never had bad moments.

Of course Marion was huge, but he totally disappeared in the 4th quarter, he missed all of his shots, did not score a single point, and because of those two missed FT's we nearly lost the game. Fortunately he stepped up again in the OT and played big part in the victory. However, he was terrible behind the arc once again - but who cares after this incredible game?!

Every credit to this team, this night was really special.

 

[Cheesebeef]

man, after clotheslining Kobe and beating the lakers butt in the first series, and that shot tonight, Raja Bell is going to be the most hated man in Los Angeles since Larry FREAKING Bird.

Raja - unbelievable. Nash said he called it in the huddle - "Get me a 3 and it's going in!" Awesome - just AWESOME.

 

[devilalum]

Bell's outside shooting was not just consistent, it was brilliant (5/7 including the big one). He was our best player undoubtedly, he never had bad moments.

Of course Marion was huge, but he totally disappeared in the 4th quarter, he missed all of his shots, did not score a single point, and because of those two missed FT's we nearly lost the game. Fortunately he stepped up again in the OT and played big part in the victory. However, he was terrible behind the arc once again - but who cares after this incredible game?!

Every credit to this team, this night was really special.

He's always terrible behind the arc. If D'Antoni is making him sit out there and take 3's then the Suns should trade him.

 

[Evil Ash]

Bell's outside shooting was not just consistent, it was brilliant (5/7 including the big one). He was our best player undoubtedly, he never had bad moments.

Of course Marion was huge, but he totally disappeared in the 4th quarter, he missed all of his shots, did not score a single point, and because of those two missed FT's we nearly lost the game. Fortunately he stepped up again in the OT and played big part in the victory. However, he was terrible behind the arc once again - but who cares after this incredible game?!

Every credit to this team, this night was really special.

Marion was lucky to know where he was after that foul. The foul isn't what really got him but Brand's left hand got caught in Marion's jersey and he threw his head to the ground ... it was an accident but OUCH

 

[Chaz]

WOW.

Just wow.

The shot(s) and steals by Bell. The activity by Marion.

What an awesome game!


BTW. Livingston's foot did touch the end line.

 

[az1965]

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THE SHOT...!!!