It is really hard to believe that this is the Suns first win this season by 20 points or more. It would be interesting to know when was the last time the Suns went this many games into the season without having a game like that. But it came at a very good time as Utah awaits tomorrow, and with a new head coach they may play inspired as often happens in the first game after a coaching change. The Suns need to be ready for that.
Gortat isn't playing as well as a few games back, but I think he's also not seeing as many minutes, especially with Nash. The Suns need to be careful in their effort to get Lopez going not to lose whatever effectiveness they found with Gortat and Nash together.
Is there a clause in Vince Carter's contract that stipulates he will only show up against quality opponents? I suppose we didn't really need him tonight and he didn't play many minutes, but I still would rather see him at least appear as if he's trying. We have Childress on the bench sitting out and waiting for his chance.
I think that even with Dragic coming back soon, Dowdell may prove to be valuable on those nights when Dragic is struggling, which he's had quite a few already this season. The question is, will Gentry pull him out of the game and insert Dowdell in those cases? It's hard to say because we haven't had a third point guard for some time now.