Steve Nash Won't play till Thigh is 100%

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  1. Tesh15

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">INDIANAPOLIS - The increase in severity of Steve Nash's injuries Friday night was as scary for the Suns as the gradual climb to the peak of a roller coaster.

    By the end of the ride, Nash wound up questionable for tonight's game at Washington with a left thigh bruise.

    It began with blood trickling off the bridge of Nash's nose from a hit midway through the first quarter.

    At the end of the first quarter, Nash was squatting in pain during breaks in play after Austin Croshere stuck out his knee into Nash's left thigh when Nash tried to avoid his pick.

    Early in the second, Nash came out and had his thigh wrapped. Moments later, he was walking off the court, not to be seen again in Friday's 101-83 loss to Indiana.

    "I'm not in pain - until I move," Nash said after a long postgame stay on the training table. "I could kind of run (when he tested it during the game in the hallway). I just couldn't stop. I had to slow to stop." </div>

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    Suns alredy lost 3 straight games so they really need nash back as soon but def. will not rush him back
     
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    I'm glad they are not going to rush his recovery. Of course it would be nice if the suns could hit 70+ wins this season, but it really isn't that important. A healthy Nash is the key to the suns success with the rest of the season and into the playoffs.

    This could actually help Nash's MVP reward standings. Its obvious the suns are NOT the same team without him.
     
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    This is where I would like to see Barbosa step up. He chipped in 15 against the Wizards but no assists. Hopefully he has learned something from Nash this season and will use that on the court.
     
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    Good move. Nash should take the time to heal and become 100% rather then rush it back and possibly get hurt again and risking him for the playoffs and later in the season where we really need him. I would like to see Barbosa step it up a little, also I think the Suns should look into getting a better backup point guard possibly Troy Hudson, Eric Snow (I don't think he will fit here), or Carlos Arroyo.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtKing:</div><div class="quote_post">Good move. Nash should take the time to heal and become 100% rather then rush it back and possibly get hurt again and risking him for the playoffs and later in the season where we really need him. I would like to see Barbosa step it up a little, also I think the Suns should look into getting a better backup point guard possibly Troy Hudson, Eric Snow (I don't think he will fit here), or Carlos Arroyo.</div>
    Who would the Suns trade to make this happen? I'm not sure if the Suns bench has proven anything to anyone in the league.
     
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    HAHAHAHA

    THis proves that Amare is not their MVP and he is a product of Steve Nashs. Without Steve NAsh the Suns are just a above average team in the wEst IMO.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ace2k2:</div><div class="quote_post">HAHAHAHA

    THis proves that Amare is not their MVP and he is a product of Steve Nashs. Without Steve NAsh the Suns are just a above average team in the wEst IMO.</div>

    Too early to tell, we also haven't seen how the suns play without Amare.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting phunky420:</div><div class="quote_post">Who would the Suns trade to make this happen? I'm not sure if the Suns bench has proven anything to anyone in the league.</div>

    We got two #1 picks coming up, maybe if we send something like Jacobsen + a one or two for a good bench player we can do it. Also I am sure a couple of teams wouldn't mind Steven Hunter for the right price, an athledic, young, big, shot blocking big man would sound good to some teams.
     
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    Maybe when they start loosing you bandwagoners will stop liking them [​IMG]
     
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    Tough break for the Suns, they were on pace to potentially get to 70 wins and have one of the best records in NBA history. So far this team has been night and day without Nash, and have struggled to score. It's far too, early for the Suns to panic. They still have a commanding lead in their division and still have the best record in the league. However, I'm sure they will look at bringing in another PG, if Barbosa cannot stop the bleeding.
     
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    Lets see how Amare did today without Steve Nash against the Pistons

    16 Points
    9 Rebounds
    5-18 Shooting

    I am happy STeve Nash got hurt. Every body is giving Amare credit for the Suns success but it has always been Nash. Now we all know how good the Suns are without Steve NAsh. The thing that I find weird is how come Steve NAsh never did this well in Dallas?
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ace2k2:</div><div class="quote_post">Lets see how Amare did today without Steve Nash against the Pistons

    16 Points
    9 Rebounds
    5-18 Shooting

    I am happy STeve Nash got hurt. Every body is giving Amare credit for the Suns success but it has always been Nash. Now we all know how good the Suns are without Steve NAsh. The thing that I find weird is how come Steve NAsh never did this well in Dallas?</div>

    Better team chemistry? Better coaching? Better overall fit? More athletic and selfless players? Maybe Nash has just improved his own game and work ethic, etc? Could be a lot of things.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtKing:</div><div class="quote_post">We got two #1 picks coming up, maybe if we send something like Jacobsen + a one or two for a good bench player we can do it. Also I am sure a couple of teams wouldn't mind Steven Hunter for the right price, an athledic, young, big, shot blocking big man would sound good to some teams.</div>

    I hope we keep Hunter. I think with some more experience and off-season work and what not, he can become a big piece of the suns franchise down the road. However, we do need another good pg, because leandro I think is just too much of a sg and doesn't have enough experience to play pg with any real success.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ace2k2:</div><div class="quote_post">HAHAHAHA

    THis proves that Amare is not their MVP and he is a product of Steve Nashs. Without Steve NAsh the Suns are just a above average team in the wEst IMO.</div>

    Grow up... [​IMG]

    How does this prove anything? Amare is only in his 3rd year and doesn't even know the game. He is putting up his stats with help from Nash, but also off of pure, raw talent. Once he learns the game and understands it..he will be their MVP.

    How can you say Amare is a product of Steve Nash? It is his first year with him, without Nash...Amare won ROY, and improved on his rookie stats last year. That, to me, is not a product of Steve Nash.

    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ace2k2:</div><div class="quote_post">Lets see how Amare did today without Steve Nash against the Pistons

    16 Points
    9 Rebounds
    5-18 Shooting

    I am happy STeve Nash got hurt. Every body is giving Amare credit for the Suns success but it has always been Nash. Now we all know how good the Suns are without Steve NAsh. The thing that I find weird is how come Steve NAsh never did this well in Dallas?</div>

    He had an off shooting night, but you were ignorant and didn't realize he was playing one of the best defenses in the league and going up arguably the best post defender in the league in Ben Wallace...

    Look at his stats against Brendan Haywood and the Wizards the other night, and for your info..Haywood is an above average defender..

    9-24 shooting (everyone has off nights)
    8-11 from the FT line
    26 points
    9 boards
    4 steals
    2 assists
     
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    Amare averaged 26 and 11 in the final 2/3 months of last season with Barbosa running the point. Saying Amare is a product of Steve Nash is showing no respect to Amare's game at all.

    Amare wasn't the first power forward to shoot the ball badly against the Pistons and he won't be the last.
     
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    all Im saying is how long will Nash actually be out? He needs to come back and get that #1 spot in the West so they can own the playoffs with an easy start. Its not looking good at all without him.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting FooDoggg3xB:</div><div class="quote_post">all Im saying is how long will Nash actually be out? He needs to come back and get that #1 spot in the West so they can own the playoffs with an easy start. Its not looking good at all without him.</div>

    From what the commentators said today, he could be back this wednesday. We'll see.
     
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    Good News!

    It's official Nash is expected back on Wednesday like unbeleiver said:

    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The analogy may not have come with the ideal timing in the football world, but the coach of the NBA champions made the point of Steve Nash's value to the Suns well.

    The Suns' four-game losing streak may have started with Nash on the court, but it was fed by his move to the last seat on the bench. Nash has improved daily since suffering a deep left thigh bruise Friday at Indiana and expects to return for Wednesday's home game against Memphis</div>

    Link

    Good news, I don't think we could have let it go any longer and possibly risk losing 5 in a row.

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">HAHAHAHA

    THis proves that Amare is not their MVP and he is a product of Steve Nashs. Without Steve NAsh the Suns are just a above average team in the wEst IMO.</div>

    How can you say that? Even without Nash the Suns still have 4 great players on the court, Marion, Amare, JJ, and Q. All of them are putting up over 15 ppg, and two of them may be headed to Denver for the all-star game. I am not trying to dis Nash or anything because he too may be going to Denver for the all-star game but the Suns still have good/great team without Nash.
     
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    When Suns collide...

    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Nash hurts back during practice

    The Arizona Republic
    Jan. 18, 2005 12:50 PM</div>

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  20. unbeliever

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Windmill360?:</div><div class="quote_post">When Suns collide...



    Link</div>

    Holy crap that sucks a lot. [​IMG]
     

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