I'm filling in for STAT (he asked me to). <div align="center"> <span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:100%">@</span> November 11, 2006 - 9:00 pm ET</div> Memphis Grizzlies (1-3) PG Damon Stoudamire SG Eddie Jones SF Mike Miller PF Hakim Warrick C Jake Tsakalidis Key Bench Players: Stromile Swift, Rudy Gay, Chucky Atkins, Lawrence Roberts, Brian Cardinal, Dahntay Jones <span style="color:#6600CC">Phoenix Suns</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">(1-5)</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">PG</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Steve Nash</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">SG</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Leandro Barbosa</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">SF</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Shawn Marion</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">PF</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Boris Diaw</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">C</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Amare Stoudemire</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">Key Bench Players:</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Kurt Thomas, Jalen Rose, Marcus Banks, James Jones</span> Injury Report MEM: Pau Gasol will not play (recovering from foot surgery) <span style="color:#FF6600">PHO:</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Raja Bell will not play (rib contusion)</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">PHO:</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Steve Nash is a gametime decision (hip)</span> Who To Watch Out For Mike Miller Season Stats: 16.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 44% 3FG Hakim Warrick Season Stats: 16.0 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.0 apg Rudy Gay Season Stats: 11.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 bpg <span style="color:#6600CC">Steve Nash</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">Season Stats: 20.0 ppg, 11.2 apg</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Shawn Marion</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">Season Stats: 19.3 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.8 bpg</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Leandro Barbosa</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">Season Stats: 21.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 4.5 apg</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Amare Stoudemire</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">Season Stats: 10.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.8 bpg</span> Rookie Watch MEM: Rudy Gay Overall Selection: 8 Season Stats: 11.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 bpg MEM: Kyle Lowry Overall Selection: 24 Season Stats: 2.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.3 apg Memphis' X-Factor Stromile Swift Season Stats: 15.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.0 spg The Stro Show provides energy, athleticism, and he's a big body. Memphis is VERY short on big men, Swfit has to be a presence tonight, especially against the athletic frontline of Shawn Marion, Boris Diaw, Amare Stoudemire, and the toughness of Kurt Thomas. <span style="color:#6600CC">Phoenix's X-Factor</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Amare Stoudemire</span> <span style="color:#FF6600">Season Stats: 10.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.8 bpg</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Bottom line - Amare with no knee's can dominate this frontline. If Amare plays as well as he did the other night vs. Dallas, he will get 25 and 10.</span> Key Matchup vs. Hakim Warrick <span style="color:#000000">vs.</span> <span style="color:#6600CC">Boris Diaw</span> <span style="color:#000000">Both of these guys are combo forwards, and they both bring a lot to their ball clubs. It will be nice to see these two young guys go at it. Warrick may be more athletic, but Diaw is more well-rounded and savvy. This will be a good matchup, IMO.</span> CelticBalla's Extra Thoughts/Notes I am unable to watch this game (I'm just making this thread because STAT was too busy). CelticBalla's Prediction There is no reason why Phoenix should lose this game. The difference in athleticism, speed, and talent level from Phoenix blows Memphis right out of the water. Memphis' #1 option right now, Mike Miller, wouldn't even start for Phoenix. No doubt Phoenix gets their 2nd win of the year, and starts a nice run of wins.
I can't watch the game since I am in Mexico but judging by the box score, Amare is having a very nice game and Diaw seems to have returned to form. The Suns really need this win.
Thanks for making this thread CB32. I was too busy earlier.I hope the Suns win this one. We need a win...
Suns just ran the Grizzlies out of the gym in the 2nd half. THe Grizzlies could do nothing offensively, and the Suns' ball movement was phenomenal. Amare finally coming on with a strong game. He's been muscling the ball in there, getting boards, and probably having his best night of the year.
I wasnt aware of his stat line, I just knew that he was doing very well. Good to see Amare have a game like this again.
And I'm unable to watch it. Seems like they played some good defense. Now I have to wait for 5-6 days until the next game... This makes me happy. Amare is doing much better than I expected. Diaw did better. Once we start hitting shots and playing better team defense we will be unstoppable. Stoudemire also had 2 blocks and a steal. All this in only 22 minutes. He'll get to rest up and get ready to do the same vs. Philly. Kurt didn't get much time today...it's better to let him sit I guess while we can so he'll be available int he playoofs
Can't wait to see the highlights of Amare. I love how people say he'll never be a 20/9 guy again, yet he has such a a monster game less than half a month into the season. By the ASG he will be back to 20/8 Amare at the very least.
This is the problem when your not a strong defensive team, Memphis is going on a run now, and Phoenix isn't closing this game out. Memphis is down by 11, which is alot better than how much Memphis was just loosing by.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (valo35 @ Nov 11 2006, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>This is the problem when your not a strong defensive team, Memphis is going on a run now, and Phoenix isn't closing this game out. Memphis is down by 11, which is alot better than how much Memphis was just loosing by.</div>Maybe it's because the Suns put in Pat Burke and the rest of the bums?
Warricks just went to the line, it's now a nine point game, then Diaw turned the ball over. Nash, Diaw, Marion, Stoudemire, and Barbosa are in the game.
well the whole bench got minutes and Amare's been in the game 1 minute of the 4th so I'll jut blame it on them closing it out.
Well, this season, Memphis has been great in the 4th and Suns have been terrible in 4th. So I kindve saw this coming, 34 point deficit to 7 points is pretty damn good. Just shows Memphis is still very good defensively despite losing Battier.
The bench is why the Grizzlies came back into this game, but we still pulled it out. I only got to see the last 5 minutes of the fourth quarter, but Stoudemire was insane tonight. 25/14!? Amazing! This is the Amare we were waiting for!
If Amare played double the mintues he played tonight then we could of seen a 50 point 28 rebound game lolnah lol but it could happen one day when he's healthysooo great game by him and the rest of suns .. well they didnt play the best but amare sure did.
It was great to see Amare' back in top form and the Suns getting a great win over Memphis.... Let's hope this is the start of a turn-around now for them, and to get back on track!
