Channing Frye takes on Tim Duncan challenge

"With starter minutes come starter responsibilities for Suns reserve center Channing Frye.

That means plenty of time on the back of San Antonio power forward Tim Duncan, the Spurs' lone post-up threat.

The Spurs attacked that spot as much as ever Wednesday night in Game 2, feeding Duncan for 14 first-half shots."Nobody thinks I'm a defender anyway, so for me it's just going out and taking a challenge," Frye said before the game. "I absolutely love it. Whoever says he's losing a step has never played him. It's definitely a mind game because he plays angles so well, especially in a system. . . . If he's going to take 20 shots, I want him to be sore after the game."

Frye was complimented for his Game 1 work and felt good about it even if Duncan's 8-for-15 shooting, 20 points and 11 rebounds did not reflect how he did. Frye studies basketball like a college course and appreciates Duncan's skill set.

"He doesn't have any wasted energy," Frye said. "He plays angles probably the best out of everybody in the league. He's stronger and longer than a lot of people think. He still has that first step. With the fact that he's a vet, he's very crafty. They're not much of a hit-you team, they're more a hold-you, grab-you, move-you-around type of team."

Frye and his wife are expecting their first child in October.

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I couldn't believe how bad Duncan looked on defense last night. The Suns attacked him all night long with mismatches and speed. The Spurs rotations have been slow and they haven't been able to contain Nash. They never brought in a viable replacement for Bruce Bowen and its hurting them in this series.