I didn't see a thread, so I used the same one I did in the Knicks forum. <div align="center"> @ New York Knicks @ Phoenix Suns</div> Time: 10:00 PM Eastern Time Channel: MSG, ESPN, NBALP Radio: 1050 ESPN Radio Knicks Season Stats Record: 6-12 (.333) Standings: Fourth, Atlantic At Home: 3-3 At Road: 3-9 PPG: 92.5 l Opp PPG: 95.3 FG%: .434 l Opp FG%: .435 RPG: 43.2 l Opp RPG: 39.6 Suns Season Stats Record: 12-5 (.706) Standings: Second, Pacific At Home: 8-4 At Road: 4-1 PPG: 105.8 l Opp PPG: 97.6 FG%: .467 l Opp FG%: .429 RPG: 44.1 l Opp RPG: 46.3 <font size="3"><font color="darkorange">Knicks Season Stats</font></font> <div align="center"> </div> C: Eddy Curry PF: Channing Frye SF: Malik Rose SG: Stephon Marbury PG: Nate Robinson <div align="center"><font size="2"><font color="darkorange">Knicks Leading Scorer</font></font> Stephon Marbury: 17.9 PPG, 43% FG, 28.6 3P% <font size="2"><font color="darkorange">Knicks Leading Rebounder</font></font> Eddy Curry: 1.6 OFF, 4.4 DEF, 6.0 RPG <font size="2"><font color="darkorange">Knicks Leading Assist Man</font></font> Stephon Marbury: 6.7 APG</div> <font size="3"><font color="darkorange">Suns Season Stats</font></font> <div align="center"> </div> C: Kurt Thomas PF: Shawn Marion SF: Boris Diaw SG: Raja Bell PG: Steve Nash <div align="center"><font size="2"><font color="darkorange">Suns Leading Scorer</font></font> Shawn Marion: 19.9 PPG, 49.8% FG, 30.8 3P% <font size="2"><font color="darkorange">Suns Leading Rebounder</font></font> Shawn Marion 3.5 OFF, 8.4 DEF, 11.8 RPG <font size="2"><font color="darkorange">Suns Leading Assist Man</font></font> Steve Nash: 10.7 APG vs. Nate Robinson vs. Steve Nash</div> At point guard we have the up and coming Nate Robinson against the reining MVP of the league. After losing three of his four biggest offensive threats in Johnson, Richardson, and Stoudamire this season, Nash?s assist numbers have fallen and his turnovers have increased to 4.3 per contest. With the Suns sacrificing most of their offense for defense, it is up to Nash to step it up. He is currently averaging a career high in points per game at 18.6 and has been money from the stripe shooting 96%. Nash truly is a threat and must be contained to a certain degree if the Knicks are to end up victorious tonight. Robinson knew his height would be a factor in the NBA and in this match-up he gives up half a foot to Steve Nash. Look for the offensive savvy Nash to exploit the mismatch on the offensive end, however, on defense we might be able to expect the same thing. Nash, whose terrible defense is as well-known as his terrific playmaking skills, might not be in for a cakewalk. Robinson?s explosiveness and ability to push the tempo as much as Nash mustn?t be taken for granted. Once Nate gets confidence, there?s no holding him back. <div align="center"> vs. Stephon Marbury vs. Raja Bell</div> With Marbury in the lineup against Bell, don?t expect him to dominate as effortlessly as he?s been doing. Brown inserted him into the lineup to put another ball handler into the game. Despite the low assist numbers, Marbury has been much more passive this season and has been willing to distribute the ball like a true point guard. Bell, a superior defender, has played well for Phoenix, but most notably his deftness from downtown has been impressive. It is an absolute must Marbury and the rest of the Knicks? backcourt keep a hand in the face of Bell. <div align="center"> vs. Malik Rose vs. Boris Diaw</div> Depending on what Brown thinks, we could put Ariza, or maybe even newly signed Qyntel Woods in this match-up, but since he started the last few games, I think Brown will keep him in. Boris Diaw, the athletic forward from France, was traded for Joe Johnson in the offseason and is now one of the leading candidates for the league?s Most Improved Player award. At first, it was thought the Hawks got the upper hand in the deal, but as of now, it appears as if the Suns did. Not only did they nab Diaw, who is having a better season than Johnson, but they got two first rounders from the Hawks. Although Diaw isn?t an offensive threat, he still shoots 53.5% from the field. Rose must keep an eye out for him. In addition, he?s a very good passer and averages 6.5 assists per game. So, even though he sometimes struggles creating for himself, he knows how to create for other people. Defensively he?s extremely solid as well. This could be a match-up nightmare for Rose. Can we expect some minutes from Ariza? I think so. <div align="center"> vs. Channing Frye vs. Shawn Marion</div> Since Kurt has been gone, Frye has taken his place, but this time to another level. Frye is hands down the best shooter on the Knicks and his 53% from the field is a testament of that. He also shoots 86% from the line. Not bad for a rookie, or anyone for that matter. Despite having a significant height advantage in this match-up, the Matrix is fully capable of taking it to Frye. Marion can take his man off the dribble, run the floor, and even dunk it on anyone. Yes, even with a vest full of multiple 5-pound weights like in the Nike commercial. Defense will be the key for Channing in this match-up; Marion is their leading scorer and must be watched with a careful eye. <div align="center"> vs. Eddy Curry vs. Kurt Thomas</div> The Knicks take on Mr. Crazy Eyes himself, Kurt Thomas. Thomas is obviously pumped up for this game, so Curry must match his intensity on both ends of the floor. Historically, Thomas has had trouble against Curry. Curry at 6?11?, 285 pounds, will give most players in the league trouble. After a strong 24/11 game, today will be the perfect time to follow up a strong performance. Defensively Curry has to guard the pick-and-roll which Nash will look to fully utilize. Let?s see what happens. Predictions: Post them below.
I don't think Q is playing is he? Didn't he leave the team for a while because someone shot his brother to death?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting ArizonaSportsFan22:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't think Q is playing is he? Didn't he leave the team for a while because someone shot his brother to death?</div> That is correct, Q is out at least one more week. The Suns up-tempo style will overmatch the Knicks tonight and I see a 113-92 victory. Expect a big game from Kurt Thomas tonight.
