Game 31: Suns vs. Pistons

[AfroSuns]

Looks like the Suns trapping of the ball handler in defending the pick-n-roll is working tonight, at least against the Pistons who is missing their starting PG.

 

[Proteus]

Sigh. Suns melting down...20 point lead down to 10.

 

[95pro]

a 10pt game at the end of the 3rd.

 

[Proteus]

Suns up 68-58 after the 3rd quarter. Suns shooting 45% with 11/21 3 pointers, Pistons 43% with 4/14 3 pointers.

Suns have committed 13 turnovers (Nash with 5), Pistons 11.

Suns have 8 offensive rebounds, Pistons 10.

Suns have hit 9/15 free throws, Pistons have hit 2/6 free throws.

Bad quarter from the Suns.

 

[Proteus]

Nice steal by Dragic leading to a fast break layup (goaltended).

Suns start off the 4th quarter on a 9-2 run.

 

[Mainstreet]

Frye now developing some attitude inside. I like it.

 

[Proteus]

Suns up 81-60 with 8:10 left in the 4th quarter.

 

[95pro]

i like VC out there with the 2nd unit.
dragic and dudley go hand in hand.

dudley could play with anyone i think, very beneficial to dragic.

 

[sunsfan88]

I want Gortat and Carter to get 2 more rebounds each! Don't take em out of the game yet.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gortat allowed a layup, however, I like how he pointed to himself and gestured by bad to the coach.

 

[Proteus]

Nice layup by Carter.

 

[dodie53]

childress isn't playing tonight?

 

[dodie53]

vc and gortat leading the MP

 

[Proteus]

Hill takes a charge.

 

[Proteus]

Sloppy play by the Suns again.

 

[AfroSuns]

Finally a Lawal sigthing

 

[95pro]

childress isn't playing tonight?

and warrick.

a shorter rotation is a good thing!
especially when we played up to 11 guys.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gentry is really in teaching mode, especially towards Dragic. I like how the HC has become hands on when the team is struggling.

 

[Proteus]

Yay!!! Suns win 92-75. Good win Suns.

 

[Trifecta]

Nice win. Sure it's against the Pistons who are 3-14 on the road but I'll definately take it.

 

[Chaplin]

Good win. Two things stand out:

1) This was a very good coaching victory for Alvin Gentry. He gambled on some changes and it worked. The difference in defensive philosophy was apparent and an overwhelming success. However...

2) The Pistons are one GOD-AWFUL basketball team. It hurt just watching them.

 

[devilalum]

Nash was horrible and the Suns still won by 20.

Dragic +20
Nash -2

 

[AfroSuns]

Nash was horrible and the Suns still won by 20.

Dragic +20
Nash -2

Horrible? He barely played, i dont know if i would call his limited time on the court horrible, barely played a lot of minutes and i hope Nash will take night like this off when we play crappy teams to keep him fresh

 

[Mainstreet]

Nash was horrible and the Suns still won by 20.

Dragic +20
Nash -2

Nash took a step back so other players could step forward. He is the ultimate team player. Also he really supports Dragic.

 

[devilalum]

Nash took a step back so other players could step forward. He is the ultimate team player. Also he really supports Dragic.

Nash was horrible but my point was that the Suns stepped up and got a nice win without their best player.