The Suns may have won this round

[LarryTalbot]

Before I get into my rant, I don't respect the Phoenix Suns so this will be all negativity towards them.

The Memphis Grizzlies played like a disorganized team both on offense and defense. I won with them on game 2 and lost on game 3 so that's not the case. This team has some internal problems within the organization and hopefully it'll get straightened out next season. Maybe it was the Bonzi Wells situation or something else but this team lacked any spark in games 3+4. But right now, it looked like the Wolves would've put a better fight against the Suns than the Grizz did. Heck, it was even possible that the warriors would have taken them to game 6 or 7 or possibly win it.

The only person I respect in Phoenix is Steve Nash, because he singlehandedly wins these games for the bums. Mike Dantoni is not a professional coach; he is a joke compared to Popavich, Karl, Van Gundy brothers, and Brown. Geez, even Avery Johnson is better than him and he's only fully coached his team for half a season. I don't care if a team is up 3-0, but after reading the commercialappeal for information on this game, I found out one of the training sessions for Game 4 was pulling pranks in practice or shooting from half court. Coach Dantoni is laid back and smiling, "Hell I don't coach, I just have a funny mustache and let steve nash play. If he doesn't play, then I **** my pants and actually have to coach." The Suns are a bunch of cocky guys right now, and they will run into a brick wall whether they face the Mavs+Rockets, and one will enjoy Dantoni being outcoached by Van Gundy or the General. And even if they sqeak by the texans, they won't beat the spurs. You know what, I hope the Spurs meet them so I can laugh when I see manu and timmy d schooling cocky shawn marion and q richardson.

The lazy bums may have won this round, but they're not winning the championship.

 

[EveryGamblersDream]

Oh god you sound so bitter & pathetic.

 

[LarryTalbot]

thank you, i'm pathetic. Love the feedback. Maybe I should take a page out of your book and not post my record, units, and bet 37 plays on one game. Before you criticize others, look at yourself. And while you're at it, give me an address where i can send you big red shoes and a blue wig.

 

[spreadbeater]

wildemu,

Let me start off by saying that I think the Suns are much better than you give them credit for. With that being said, the Grizzlies did look pathetic for the majority of this series. When Phoenix advances to the next round against either Dallas or Houston, they will be in a much more competetive series. I can see either team beating the Suns or at least taking them to 6 or 7 games. I also agree that the Spurs will beat Phoenix in the West Finals, if that is indeed the matchup. Phoenix, who plays no defense, will not win the title.

 

[EveryGamblersDream]

Only followers/sheep obsess over how much someone bets on a game.

 

[LarryTalbot]

Spread, thank you for the intelligent reply.

You are correct, I do not give them enough credit, but I also am used to the traditional style of basketball. The style where a team sets up in a halfcourt set and then looks for the inside to see if their pf or center has good positioning. If not, they pass the ball around and look for an open man. The Bulls incorporate this method very well right now but inexperience will hurt them. Although Phoenix is fun to watch, I am also a proponent of defense. Phoenix played well defensively in this series, I'll give them that. But their offensive execution is unoriginal, let Nash dribble in, he'll get surrounded, then kick it out for a 3. Over and Over you will see this happen. I'm disappointed that more and more teams are adapting this style, rather than the traditional offense that the Rockets or Spurs employ. Denver tries to employ a Phoenix tempo but Popovich is a tempo killer, you will see this happen if the Spurs meet the Suns.

 

[LarryTalbot]

dream, if you have nothing knowledgable to say about the sport, then stay out. I don't need to hear your pearls of wisdom.

 

[ChooseORLose]

Sorry if you lost some money or something. Are you drunk, wild?

 

[ProphetablePicks]

People continue to disrespect the Suns and all they do is WIN!!.Amazing to me how people just cant see this.they were 31-10 on the road this season,that right their tells you something about this team and the intensity they play with.I see the next series going at least six games but the Suns will advance to the Conf finals.If they play the Spurs it will be a heck of a series but no ones thinks they can get past them which is laughable to me.I was at a few of the home games this season against San Antonio and they went toe to toe with them with one of the games being one of the best I have ever seen!. I see the Houston/Dallas series going 7 so that is going to benefit the Suns in a big way as they need to get some rest for a few guys with nagging injuries.I am not saying the Suns are unbeatable but once again it is amazing to me that they are not getting much respect in the playoffs with most people thinking they will not make it past the next round.This is a very good team folks, I dont care what style of ball they play!!!!

 

[LarryTalbot]

Nah, I didn't lose money or am currently drunk choose lol..
But you're right fellas, I'm too bitter.

I'm assuming the Spurs/Suns game you're talking about is the one where they went to overtime and Spurs rolled from there. The game was very entertaining and disapppointing for Suns fans, as I remember the Suns had a double-digit lead for most of the game, and then blew it in the fourth quarter. Don't get me wrong, the Suns are a good team. I'm just disappointed that they had the best record in the league and not the Clippers lol, jk.

You're right about the Houston/Dallas series probably going 7, and it will go to Phoenix's advantage as they will be filled with rest. I am just disappointed to be reading the papers, and I read that they act like a bunch of clowns right before a game to close out the series. I probably should lighten up, but as professionals getting paid millions, why not have an organized practice just to work on the problems, if any, that the team has for the next series? I wish I can explain better what I mean, maybe a game in the next series will show it. Maybe not, Phoenix may just run over a fatigued Texan team.

EDIT: changed rockets to mavs

 

[Highdaddy]

you guys can talk about Phoenix all day, but nobody is beating Detroit.

 

[LarryTalbot]

Miami vs Detroit could determine the NBA Champion. The mighty Blue will have their hands full with the Heat.