Suns at Thunder

[FArting]

OKC is on a 13 game winning streak at home

Suns are trying to win 4 in a row for the first time this season

Game is on FSN AZ+

I'm expecting the Suns to lose their next 4 games.

 

[Mainstreet]

James Harden reminds me of Abe Lincoln with his beard.

 

[AzStevenCal]

James Harden reminds me of Abe Lincoln with his beard.

James Harden, Vampire Hunter. Has a nice ring to it.

Steve

 

[Mainstreet]

James Harden, Vampire Hunter. Has a nice ring to it.

Steve

 

[Mainstreet]

Gortat is so athletic. Sweet dunk but he has also made some nice moves around the basket.

 

[sunsfan88]

Suns blowing them out in the 1st QTR....this means we'll be in major trouble once OKC wakes up.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns blowing them out in the 1st QTR....this means we'll be in major trouble once OKC wakes up.

What is impressive is the Thunder are playing well. Brown is trying to respond to Harden's offensive show.

 

[Mainstreet]

What a high energy and exciting game so far. If fans are not watching they are missing out. This is the way basketball should be played.

 

[Griffin]

What a high energy and exciting game so far. If fans are not watching they are missing out. This is the way basketball should be played.

I didn't buy LP this year so I'm watching this on a crappy web stream. One of the best halves of the season for the Suns, although Thunder cut into the lead at the end. The team has improved with Nash on the bench. Brown is becoming somewhat useful.

Of course, having two days off and a chance to practice to prepare for this game obviously played a part.

 

[AzStevenCal]

What is impressive is the Thunder are playing well. Brown is trying to respond to Harden's offensive show.

I think the team is very focused on making a playoff push and right now, they still believe and it's showing in their intensity. If we had seen this type of effort all season long we'd be several games over .500 and in pretty fair shape. I don't know how many more losses it will take for this team to pack it in but I'm convinced it will happen. Hope I'm wrong.

Steve

 

[Mainstreet]

I didn't buy LP this year so I'm watching this on a crappy web stream. One of the best halves of the season for the Suns, although Thunder cut into the lead at the end. The team has improved with Nash on the bench. Brown is becoming somewhat useful.

Of course, having two days off and a chance to practice to prepare for this game obviously played a part.

The Thunder are so athletic they seem to convert on every turnover or loose ball plus they blocked 7 shots. It seemed that Harden got them going which is not new for the Suns. IMO, the Suns started out playing solid defense then got caught up in a shootout. It's great to see the Suns playing great team ball and sharing but they need to refocus on defense. It's hard to see the Suns winning this game in a shootout because the Thunder just oozes athleticism. They are electric and never seem to turnoff.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think the team is very focused on making a playoff push and right now, they still believe and it's showing in their intensity. If we had seen this type of effort all season long we'd be several games over .500 and in pretty fair shape. I don't know how many more losses it will take for this team to pack it in but I'm convinced it will happen. Hope I'm wrong.

Steve

I agree about the Suns putting out the effort and their focus on playing as a team. If the Suns win this game, with the Thunder playing well, it will really boost their confidence. This game might turn out to be a pivotal game going forward... depending on the outcome.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I agree about the Suns putting out the effort and their focus on playing as a team. If the Suns win this game, with the Thunder playing well, it will really boost their confidence. This game might turn out to be a pivotal game going forward... depending on the outcome.

Yeah, that's the other side of the coin. They could gain a lot of confidence from this kind of win and it's possible that it could carry them on to a nice winning streak. I don't really think they have the talent to do that but intensity and confidence can really turn a mediocre team into a tough opponent.

Steve

 

[Mainstreet]

Gortat is playing like a beast.

 

[Mainstreet]

Westbrook finally gets a technical after begging the referee for a call and then slapping the floor. I was wondering how long the referee would take it. He was quite animated.

 

[devilalum]

I didn't buy LP this year so I'm watching this on a crappy web stream. One of the best halves of the season for the Suns, although Thunder cut into the lead at the end. The team has improved with Nash on the bench. Brown is becoming somewhat useful.

Of course, having two days off and a chance to practice to prepare for this game obviously played a part.

Where?

 

[Michael]

I can't believe how good the Suns have been playing so far. Nash is running the offensive brilliantly and the passing and off-the-ball movement of nearly all players is superb. I suspect it won't be enough against OKC, but still...

 

[Mainstreet]

Telfair does not contribute much at PG. I think the Suns should make Brown a quasi PG.

 

[Mainstreet]

The game is starting to slip away from the Suns... not unexpected even though they have played well tonight.

 

[Griffin]

Where?

http://www.ilemi.me/47029/1/Watch-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-vs-Phoenix-Suns/

 

[Michael]

Telfair does not contribute much at PG. I think the Suns should make Brown a quasi PG.

He's too selfish (or lacking court vision) for that position in my opinion.

 

[Proteus]

Why do I watch this freaking team? 16 point 3rd quarter lead to a 7 point 4th quarter deficit.

The meltdown started when Nash missed a technical free throw again.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Suns now getting the crap kicked out of them in the 4th. Wow. Thunder have some serious talent and we can't buy a bucket

 

[Mainstreet]

He's too selfish (or lacking court vision) for that position in my opinion.

It's not like Telfair can do better. Gentry just needs to stay in Brown's ear if they went this direction.

 

[Michael]

Why do I watch this freaking team? 16 point 3rd quarter lead to a 7 point 4th quarter deficit.

The meltdown started when Nash picked a technical free throw again.

I thought it started with Grant's fourth foul. Durant immediately went to work. The sudden absence of crisp passing on the offensive end is inexplicable, though. Too bad, for a brief moment I started to hope for an upset win.