The SUNS will win the NBA Championship!!!

[wsupkid]

Barring injuries the SUNS will win the NBA Championship this year!!!

 

[dreamcastrocks]

If the Spurs get knocked out of the 1st round of the playoffs, I can see the Suns winning it all.

 

[joshstmarie]

If the Spurs get knocked out of the 1st round of the playoffs, I can see the Suns winning it all.

If the spurs, mavericks, pistons get knocked out of the first round, i can see us winning it all.

 

[Covert Rain]

We have a legit shot to go all the way. However, it will require a huge effort against San Antonio. I am more concerned about San Antonio then Dallas. If we get passed San Antonio then I am confident we can go all the way. I am just wondering if this team would have anything left in the tank for the finals after 2 huge epic battles in the last 2 rounds.

 

[scoutmasterdave]

I'm a realist - I voted no. I just don't think it's going to happen this year, though it's very possible and I'd LOVE to see it happen. I told my wife that if the Suns won the title, it would be the fourth best day of my life (after wedding, births of two kids), and that might be low.

GO SUNS!

 

[Ronin]

I'm undecided whether the Suns can win the championship this year.

 

[JWF]

I actually think its realistic this season. 04-05 we simply werent capable of beating teams by playing good defense(we arent shutdown, but we are far more capable in that area this year) for any length of time, and last season we couldnt rebound, or get to the free throw line, not to mention basically had 6 healthy players.

Despite being 1-2 against SA, I think we actually match up with them much better than in the past, not to mention that last game was possibly our worst offensive performance of the season. Dallas is always a pretty good matchup for us, especially with Amare healthy again.

This years playoffs are going to be fun to watch, especially on the west side.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Well, since it was a difinitive question I voted No. I do not think the Suns have proven they can beat San Antonio in a series, until they do this I will remain a No even without injuries.

I do think the Suns could do it, but that wasn't the question now.

 

[F-Dog]

This is their year.

IMO all of you San Antonio pickers will be in for a pleasant surprise when the second round arrives.

 

[dodie53]

i will definitely cry if the suns don't win the championship this year because i think this is their time!

 

[TheFallen49]

Will and can are two different things, the question says WILL so I say no... too many good teams standing in each other's way to make such a bold prediction.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

i will definitely cry if the suns don't win the championship this year because i think this is their time!

If you cry I will make fun of you.

 

[TJ]

not this year

 

[arthurracoon]

god i hope its this year.

i mean, if not now, then when?!?!


Ive already suffered too much as a result of sports in my young life. Not again. please.

 

[wsupkid]

Again I say. " Barring injury they will win "

 

[azirish]

I didn't vote. My attitude is that the Suns CAN win it this year, but I would be hard pressed to say I'm sure they WILL.

Against the Spurs, the Suns missed a lot of point blank shots (32.79% was not entirely Spurs defense) and missed 8 foul shots.

On the other hand, the Suns held the Spurs to 41.8% Considering that Duncan went 10 of 17 from the field but only 2 of 9 from the line, it makes sense to put guys other than Amare on Duncan and just rough Ducan up.

Clearly the Suns had trouble with Finley, but it is not clear that Finley is going to shoot like that over a long series. This season Finley is hitting only 40.7% of his shots and just 35.4% for three. Eddie Johnson says that Finley is very ineffective if he's forced to put the ball on the floor, so the Suns SHOULD be able to contain him. Brent Barry is another problem entirely as he was having a terrific year before he got injured.

Amare did not have a good game against SA last week, but on a season basis his stats are pretty good. He's shot 24 of 48 from the field and averaged over 10 rpg,

SA does play extremely well at home, which is why it is important for the Suns to get home court advantage. I'd be shocked if the series went less than 6.

 

[mathbzh]

I hope they will but I am afraid they can't survive SA+Mavs.

 

[Ryanwb]

The Suns have a history of misfortune and highs that quickly turn to lows.

From the "coin flip" to Gar Heard's shot, to running into a Michael Jordan led team when they had arguably their best shot at a title. This year is no different, they have a great team but unfortunately there are two teams that match up well against them.

Every playoff series where an improbable finish occured, the Suns lost the series.

The Gar Heard shot
The triple overtime game in Chicago
The Rex Chapman miracle shot

 

[CardNots]

Next year, we will rule.

 

[scoutmasterdave]

The Suns have a history of misfortune and highs that quickly turn to lows.

From the "coin flip" to Gar Heard's shot, to running into a Michael Jordan led team when they had arguably their best shot at a title. This year is no different, they have a great team but unfortunately there are two teams that match up well against them.

Every playoff series where an improbable finish occured, the Suns lost the series.

The Gar Heard shot
The triple overtime game in Chicago
The Rex Chapman miracle shot

Uh, surely you haven't already forgotten those two ridiculous games last year... ?

 

[mathbzh]

Same goes for the Mavs...
We will not be considered as winner until we won a title

 

[phillycard]

Now which is it?!! Are you guys going all the way, or getting knocked out in the 1st round??! I never can tell sometimes!

 

[azirish]

The Suns should get to the second round without a huge amount of difficulty. I'm not wild about playing the Warriors, but the Suns should beat the Lakers, Clips, and Nuggets without too much difficulties. Against the Warriors, the Suns would need to do a lot more game planning but should still win.

The Spurs will require a lot of game planning. Clearly the Spurs defensive scheme of taking away the three point shooters while leaving Duncan back to guard the basket seemed to really bother the Suns. IMHO taking quick shots is a mistake against that scheme since they are taking away the early open looks.

There is no obvious way to beat a pressure defense, but clearly movement without the ball is key in order create passing lanes.

 

[TheHopToad]

Every playoff series where an improbable finish occured, the Suns lost the series.

The Gar Heard shot
The triple overtime game in Chicago
The Rex Chapman miracle shot

The old timers here will surely remember Game 4 of the 1976 Western Conference Finals when Keith Erickson hit a last second shot to tie the game in regulation against the mighty Golden State Warriors. The Suns won the game in 2OT and tied the series, eventually winning the series in 7 games.

One of the best games ever at the Madhouse on McDowell....

 

[Scot1]

Well, I voted Yes but it was a long decision. "They CAN..."--easy yes, talent is there and chemistry when present will work. "They will if Raja's/Jones' shot doesn't go away and stay AWOL"--fairly easy. There are a lot of glitches that have shown their heads this year, but they can probably flip the switch and will their way through them. Of course, the refs are a wild card--they will, on past form, give at least one net game to each opponent; the bigger concern is that they will grab attention by throwing out Amare and getting at least one Sun injured.

One issue--KT's arm and shot. Does that count as an injury? If so, it makes 'yes' a lot easier--if he's hitting midrange, we could sweep the Spurs/Mavs.