Suns @ Spurs Game Thread 2-27-13

[Mainstreet]

I thought I would put up a game thread if anyone wants to talk about the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd trade both Morris twins for Leonard.

 

[Ronin]

Why are Parker, Ginobili, Splitter, and Duncan playing? Pop should do the smart thing pull them out of the game now! We would still lose by 20+ anyway.

 

[Mainstreet]

Why are Parker, Ginobili, Splitter, and Duncan playing? Pop should do the smart thing pull them out of the game now! We would still lose by 20+ anyway.

Popovich has a method to his substitution pattern that I do not question. His players come to play every night, year in, year out. IMO, it comes down to team chemistry.

 

[sunsfan88]

This is actually a really close game. I'm impressed.

 

[Mainstreet]

Now overtime on a 3 point shot at the buzzer by Wesley Johnson. Why some team did not pick up Jermaine O'Neal before the trade deadline is mystifying to me.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Wes Johnson!!!

 

[jagu]

I'd love to win this game but it would be a pointless W. Great effort.

 

[Absolute Zero]

I'd trade both Morris twins for Leonard.

Ya nice boneheaded play Leonard, you just blew the game for the Spurs

 

[JS22]

O'neal is playing like he's 26 again.

Seriously. What type of sorcery does the Suns training staff use?

 

[jagu]

Jermaine O'Neal!!!

 

[AfroSuns]

I a not sure what Oneal is eating or drinking but that dude is rejuvenated. He is outplaying Duncan!!!

 

[Absolute Zero]

O'Neal~~ You are killing our draft pick, but nice play!

 

[sunsfan88]

I'd trade both Morris twins for Leonard.

I wouldn't. Marcus is actually showing some decent potential.

 

[JS22]

O'Neal~~ You are killing our draft pick, but nice play!

I'm all aboard the tank wagon, but I just can't be mad about a win against the Spurs.

 

[Mainstreet]

I guess it's possible to be happy and sad at the same time. The Suns win in overtime in SA. Who would have thought.

 

[AfroSuns]

I'm all aboard the tank wagon, but I just can't be mad about a win against the Spurs.

+1000

 

[Absolute Zero]

I'm all aboard the tank wagon, but I just can't be mad about a win against the Spurs.

I'm with ya. I'm happy for our guys, a nice bright spot in a bad season.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wouldn't. Marcus is actually showing some decent potential.

This is true. It's not good to paint with a wide brush.

 

[BC867]

It looks like we have to congratulate the Front Office on the coaching staff changes.

I am not saying they are talented, but was their plan all along to play to win during the first half of the season, then go young while looking to build a positive mentality for the second half?

There is something to be said about that . . . but weighing it against tanking during the second half for better draft picks . . . what a conundrum.

 

[sunsfan88]

Why are Parker, Ginobili, Splitter, and Duncan playing? Pop should do the smart thing pull them out of the game now! We would still lose by 20+ anyway.

Uh, they can't even beat us with all 4 playing....

 

[elindholm]

O'neal is playing like he's 26 again.

Seriously. What type of sorcery does the Suns training staff use?

Especially when you consider that, having just left the Suns, Nash is a shell of his former self and Hill can barely play. It's freaky.

I was, of course, quite wrong about whether O'Neal would contribute anything this season, but I doubt anyone expected him to become the crunch-time PF of choice.

 

[Battle of Evermore]

Wes Johnson hit the shot of the year. Hey maybe Jermaine should be the starting center next year. He has found the fountain of youth

 

[Bufalay]

Looking at the box score I can't tell which M. Morris is which, but I guess it doesn't matter since they had nearly identical stat lines.

 

[sunsfan88]

Wes Johnson hit the shot of the year. Hey maybe Jermaine should be the starting center next year. He has found the fountain of youth

This actually isn't that bad of an idea. O'Neal may be old but he doesn't have much mileage on him cause he's missed so many games with injuries throughout his career. He's doing everything we can ask from a center.

Plus he actually wants to be in PHX. Unlike Gortat.