Suns Vs Sixers Game Thread

[Amare32]

Raja returns and Nash was questionable but is expected to play.

 

[Nasser22]

I'll post the preview I did for another site. It's not as good as the one's you do but since it's the game thread...

Phoenix Suns (2-5)

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PG Steve Nash SG Raja Bell SF Shawn Marion PF Boris Diaw C Amare Stoudemire

Possible Lineup Change:With Raja Bell just coming back from a rib injury and having to play with a protective vest on, Mike D'Antoni may choose to bring him off the bench instead. Also, with Barbosa's great play so far this season and the effective small line-up with Raja and Nash, Leandro could take Diaw's spot in the line-up for the game if Raja starts. Nash is questionable for today's game with a hip injury, but that "questionable" sounds more like a probable after hearing what D'Antoni had to say about the injury.
Philadelphia 76ers (4-3)

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PG Allen Iverson SG Kevin Ollie SF Andre Igoudala PF Chris Webber C Samuel Dalembert

Possible Lineup Change: Webber has made it known that he is unhappy with his situation on the Sixers right now and he may be put on the bench for the game.

Game Notes
A rematch of the pre-season thriller in which the Sixers made a great comback, this should be a fun one to watch. The Suns are beat up, both their bodies and their egos. They are the only team in the Pacific division with a losing record and some players have yet to realize that the off-season is over.

The Sixers are coming off a win vs. Seattle and are looking to win their second straight game after losing three in a row. They are tied for the Atlantic division lead, led by another great season by Allen Iverson.

Match-Up of the Game
Allen Iverson vs. Steve Nash

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Both of these guys are tremendous offensive players that lack the skills on defense. Two of the great points guards in the NBA, they should give each other a big challenge. Iverson is one of the fastest players in the league and will get his fair share of easy buckets, while Nash will pick apart the Sixers D with his great passes. Both of these guys will need to have great performances for their team to come out the winner. Nash will be playing injured so that gives AI the advantage, but Iverson will really need to carry the load on offense tonight. Bell will do a good job on one of the Sixers' wings, Webber hasn't been producing much and Dalembert really isn't much of an offensive force.

Prediction
The Suns have started to play better. Amare and Diaw are going back to what they were doing before and they should have good games tonight in Phoenix. The Suns D will struggle with a player like Iverson, and while I think eventually their D will get better, tonight is not the night. I expect the Suns to win in a fairly high-scoring game.

Suns 114 76ers 105

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Nash is out tonight.

 

[krispydude]

Nash is out tonight.

wow that sucks. i figured that 5 days off would be a good rest for him.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

mainstreeet ready to trade amare yet?

 

[az1965]

Amare with a strong start

 

[Ciani]

mainstreeet ready to trade amare yet?

His trade value went up certainly in the last week

We look really good despite Nash is out. Amare is dominant, and Boris found himself as well.

 

[panfolk]

what was the starting lineup? For some reason there's no option for play by play on the suns.com site. What's the score?

 

[az1965]

what was the starting lineup? For some reason there's no option for play by play on the suns.com site. What's the score?

29-20 Suns after 1st.

Diaw
Marion
Amare
Bell
Barbosa

 

[az1965]

Rebounding is good so far...

 

[msdundee]

Banks is looking GOOD.

 

[panfolk]

Banks is looking GOOD.

If that's a sign of things to come I'll breathe a big sigh of relief

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Banks letting a very small amount of success getting to his head, he is back to launching shots again.

 

[az1965]

Banks letting a very small amount of success getting to his head, he is back to launching shots again.

He is 2-3...

 

[pokerface]

mainstreeet ready to trade amare yet?

Yeah he wants to trade him for Eddie House

 

[az1965]

Here we go again... letting Sixers back into the game after a 15 pt lead... how typical!

 

[Treesquid PhD]

this platooooooooooooooooooooooon crap needs to end, guys get out of rythm. Barbosa, marion and Diaw playing keep away from STAT.

 

[pokerface]

this platooooooooooooooooooooooon crap needs to end, guys get out of rythm. Barbosa, marion and Diaw playing keep away from STAT.

Whats a platoon??

 

[Cheesebeef]

Barbs is just carrying us tonight.

 

[S_Nash]

I've got $50 on

Sixers (+7.5)/Over 212.5
Utah (+2.5)
Lakers

I got combined odds of $8.96. Looking good so far.

 

[Cheesebeef]

who the hellis the awful chick they have as an analyst at halftime? She's horrific.

 

[msdundee]

If that's a sign of things to come I'll breathe a big sigh of relief

He played 10 minutes:

8 points
1 rebound
1 assist
1 steal
1 block
4/4 FTs
1 TO

Better than he's played up to this point, that's promising anyway.

 

[Nasser22]

Everyone playing well tonight. They did give up a big lead in the 2nd but they got it right back. Banks is doing well and giving himself an opportunity to get back in the rotation. Amare is looking pretty good. Barbosa is amazing!

 

[Treesquid PhD]

marion is one of the worst passers I have ever seen, he has a lot of game but passing is definately his weak point.

He refused to go into the post when Amare had position and instead directs Bell outside where he passes the ball to Iverson

 

[Cheesebeef]

Everyone playing well tonight.

Marion looks pretty atrocious, but he always looks lost without Nash or some kind of PG out there.