Phoenix Suns Thread NEW COACH T.Porter

[sportsnut2006]

Suns kick of the season toninght on their qwest for the Championship!!! Any Suns talk welcome .


Suns Hire T.Porter to be the new coach.

[GOSKINS_08]

The suns/sonics game thats on right now is pretty good.

[sportsnut2006]

The suns/sonics game thats on right now is pretty good.

Good game, Durant with 22.

[sportsnut2006]

Off to a nice season opening victory.

[Ben Vance]

This will be their best chance to win it. If they fail at the grand prize this year, we could see some changes. Nash is getting older and Marion wants out. Go SUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

Tough loss tonight. Didnt get to see the game but the box score looks bad.

[Trufinfan13]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/trufinfan13/spursring.jpg

[sportsnut2006]

Nice ring. Hopefully Suns can get over the hump this year.

[GOAL]

That was just plain UGLY!!

[shmigiddy]

Man.. D'Antoni looked pissed!!

[sportsnut2006]

Suns beat the Cavs tonight. Suns come back in the 2nd half.

[Albuquerque]

Man! Amare had better not be injured for the long haul.

[bttfiii]

and they want to trade marion?? come on, u'll lose the numbers... keep the matrix!

[darealdiggler]

They are always in the run for the championship but, true be told they will never get past the SPURS. Kinda like the same old Suns couldn't get past the Bulls.

[quiggle]

hi, does anyone know what signing company STAT is affiliated with? I can't seem to find any signed items of him from a reputable company. Thank you!

[sportsnut2006]

Best record in the West and Suns just got SHAQ!!! CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

Great game vs the Hornets tonight. Peja with the dagger in the heart with 2 seconds to go in double overtime.

[sportsnut2006]

Another win for the Suns tonight. They improved to a Western Conference best 36-15 record.

[sportsnut2006]

Time to get the 2nd half of the season under way!!! Big week for the Suns vs Lakers vs Boston vs Pistons. SHAQ starting vs the Lakers!!!

[quiggle]

the Suns are playing some uninspiring basketball as of late

[Ben Vance]

the Suns are playing some uninspiring basketball as of late

It's sad. But at least Shaq has played great:rolleyes:

[quiggle]

It's sad. But at least Shaq has played great:rolleyes:

Ben, can I please lobby for a third Amare Stoudemire figure? thank you :)

[Ben Vance]

Ben, can I please lobby for a third Amare Stoudemire figure? thank you :)

Ya, we need him in his new jersey number!!

[quiggle]

Ya, we need him in his new jersey number!!

I wonder if it will be a repaint or another pose :)

[sportsnut2006]

Suns have not been very good as of late but might have turned the corner today with a big win over the Spurs. Hopefully they are starting to come together and can start winning again. Shaq, Amare and Nash all 3 had double doubles.

[sportsnut2006]

Also great news that we will be getting a Shaq repaint!!!! Hopefully next year we can have a shaq repaint with the trophy?

[tru25]

Ya, we need him in his new jersey number!!
surprise fig?! :D

[dbacks51]

If the Suns play Defense like they did against the Spurs yesterday, they can get on a roll again. It was nice to see them finally play some good defense in a game. GO SUNS!!!!

[Ben Vance]

Also great news that we will be getting a Shaq repaint!!!! Hopefully next year we can have a shaq repaint with the trophy?

I can only hope

[sportsnut2006]

Suns have been playing bad before the Spurs game but you could see the team came together big time on Sunday vs the Spurs. They need to keep on working and keep playing D.

[sportsnut2006]

4 in a row for the Suns. Nice to see them getting rolling. Big game next Sunday vs Houston.

[sportsnut2006]

Suns on a 5 game winning streak. Yes those 5 games should all have been won by the Suns but still 5 in a row. Now 3 tough games home vs Houston at Detriot at Boston.

[Fez]

The Lakers have an easier schedule down the stretch, but the Suns can push them. A win tonight against woeful seattle puts the pressure on LA to beat the Jazz to keep their 1 game lead.

[sportsnut2006]

Suns beat the Rockets last night and have now won 7 in a row and are in 3rd place in the West 1 game behind 1st place.

[tru25]

:D

[Ben Vance]

Great article on Brian Skinner!

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0322sunsnotes.html

Iv'e been wondering for the last couple of weeks why D'Antoni won't play him more. The guy has a very pretty shot and has played well all year. I just don't get it? Thoughts?...:confused::confused::confused:

[quiggle]

Suns still giving up too many points, will lead to quick early elimination in the first round!

[sportsnut2006]

Suns lose a tough one to the Nuggets.

[Joe F.]

It was a hard fought game by both teams. Denver really needed that win!

The difference in this game:
Suns 14-26 FTM-A

Nuggets 37-47 FTM-A

That's a bit ridiculous IMO.

[sportsnut2006]

If the Suns want any chance of getting out of the 1st round they better hope they dont have to play the spurs in round 1.

[quiggle]

If the Suns want any chance of getting out of the 1st round they better hope they dont have to play the spurs in round 1.

but isn't that exactly what they want and got Shaq for?

[sportsnut2006]

but isn't that exactly what they want and got Shaq for?



Yes but I dont want to see them take on the Spurs in the 1st round.

[sportsnut2006]

Big game at San Antonio tonight.

[sportsnut2006]

Suns up 16 with 4:30 to go. Great game close it out Suns.

[lfleishma]

Shaq is dominating tonight in the 4th quarter. Scoring, Rebounding, Shutting Duncan down completely.

Suns are realizing how great it is to throw the ball to Shaq and let him score and getting the other team into the penalty very early.

[sportsnut2006]

Huge win for the Suns tonight. Suns could make a move up to 2 or 3 if things go good.

[Joe F.]

Great game last night.

There was a dunk that Amare threw down last night that just made me feel bad for the Spurs! :D

[quiggle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPoXuZaxZTM

[Tanner2126]

Thanks for beating the Spurs last night!

[Joe F.]

Thanks for beating the Spurs last night!

Anytime, anytime. I love taking the credit!

Let's try to figure out who you guys are going to play in the playoffs?
Dallas?
Denver?
or
Golden State?

The west is crazy!!!

[Tanner2126]

Anytime, anytime. I love taking the credit!

Let's try to figure out who you guys are going to play in the playoffs?
Dallas?
Denver?
or
Golden State?

The west is crazy!!!


I wouldnt mind playing Dallas or Denver. I dont wanna play Golden State. Baron Davis scares me. And I hope Utah gets knocked out fast!!! They give the Hornets trouble. Hornets have done a great job against the West this year so im not really worried about any other teams. I know, playoffs are totally different.

[KING1313]

Go Suns!!!!!

[Joe F.]

scary win last night.

[Ben Vance]

Yes, it was! I'm really hoping we play Houston in the 1st round. Playing the Spurs in the first round is my biggest fear:eek:

[The Pharcyde]

Right now it's looking like they'll be playing the Spurs, of course things can change after tonight. If they do play the Spurs, I'll be glad one of those teams will be eliminate each other, I think those two teams are the Lakers biggest obstacle to the finals. I do want to see a Lakers/Suns matchup in the playoffs, maybe get some payback for the last two years

[sportsnut2006]

Suns vs Spurs Round 1.


Suns get the 6 seed and take on the Spurs.

Wow, what a matchup. Should be good.

[nathynwest]

Should be a good series. Good luck to you guys.

[automorph]

No D in amare
BIG SHOT BOB

Good luck......oh and SUNS SUCK...:p

[Spawnomite]

Yes, it was! I'm really hoping we play Houston in the 1st round. Playing the Spurs in the first round is my biggest fear:eek:Are you scared Ben? ;)

[quiggle]

this is gooing to be like the Knicks Heat days:)

[sportsnut2006]

Game 1 Saturday at 12:00

[Third]

Isn't it a 2 p.m. tipoff?

Go Spurs!

Love the matchup, let's just kick off the playoffs with a bang why don't we?

[Donnellk13]

Hey does anybody need a Steve Nash White Chase I left one at KBs but if someone does want it ill go back and pick it up for c&s

[sportsnut2006]

Isn't it a 2 p.m. tipoff?

Go Spurs!

Love the matchup, let's just kick off the playoffs with a bang why don't we?

12 pm pacfic time.

[quiggle]

is this a good deal on a game used ball? anyone know what season this was from? thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/Official-Phoenix-Suns-Game-Used-Spalding-Basketball_W0QQitemZ150235738141QQihZ005QQcategoryZ21208QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Ben Vance]

Are you scared Ben? ;)

Hell ya I'm scared. But we will prevail:)

[sportsnut2006]

My 1st round thoughts

Suns over Spurs Cavs over Wizards
Mavericks over Hornets Pistons over 76ers
Jazz over Rockets Celtics over Hawks
Lakers over Nuggets Magic over Raptors

[sportsnut2006]

Suns up 3 with 1:10 to go!!!! LETS GO SUNS!!!!!!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

game tied up with 15.1 seconds to go. Suns ball.

[sportsnut2006]

OT for the Suns and Spurs.

[sportsnut2006]

NASH WITH A BIG 3....Suns up 5. 2:15 to go.

[sportsnut2006]

Shaq with a huge block!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

Suns up 3 with 12.6 seconds to go Spurs ball.

[sportsnut2006]

Wow,,, this game cant get any crazy. Duncan just hit the 3 to tie.

[shmigiddy]

TIMMY!!!!!

[ToightLikeATiger]

Tim Duncan is an amazing player. Very quietly becoming one of the best players in NBA history. Boring? Maybe but he plays the game the right way and at an elite level.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Shaq for 3 to win would be great here!

[sportsnut2006]

Double OT.

[Disconnekted]

DUNCANFORTHREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[favrefan#4]

Tim Duncan is an amazing player. Very quietly becoming one of the best players in NBA history. Boring? Maybe but he plays the game the right way and at an elite level.

Agreed here

Shaq for 3 to win would be great here!

I would literally fall off the couch. When Timmy hit that shot my jaw dropped.


My biggest issue about this game is nash was super hot the beginning of Ot but why didnt he take the game instead of passing it they could have been done already. Same thing here in Ot they play nash as an assist player but he can score just as well and I think he is sometimes forgotten about on scoring which is to his benefit. Double Ot with no stoudamire could mean a Spurs win.
Been a great game to start the nba playoff weekend thats for sure.

[favrefan#4]

Dam:eek: Tim Duncan with 40 nice game. It's like watching a tennis match, but seems like they are attacking nash now to get him out of the offense and everyone else acts scared to shoot it. They are working hard on getting shaq out in the post too good move on the spurs part.

[sportsnut2006]

1 of the best NBA games I have ever seen. Hats off to Duncan and the Spurs.

[sportsnut2006]

Suns blew the game up 3 and the end of the game 2 times and couldnt get the stop. Too bad had a great chance to steal game 1. Game 2 Tuesday.

[sportsnut2006]

Tough Tough Tough loss today. Got to move on and hope to win game 2.

[sportsnut2006]

Game Day.

2 and 1/2 hours till the tip!!!!

LETS GO SUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

At the half of Game 2: Suns up 7!!!

Come on keep it up in the 2nd half!!!!!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

Got beat down again in the 2nd half. Sad to see the Suns unable to put together a complete game. But now we have to win our home games. Time to step up and play a complete game on O and D.

[sportsnut2006]

Nothing to say really. Hats off to the spurs. Nash looks old, the offense looks slow. Suns still cant play D.

[mtd20_2000]

Nothing to say really. Hats off to the spurs. Nash looks old, the offense looks slow. Suns still cant play D.


Agreed...

[sportsnut2006]

Ok guys game 4 down 3-0. Long shot to win this series but it all starts today. 1 game at a time!!!!!!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

Where was this Friday? 34 to 13? But hey lets keep it up alot of game left. Got to take this 1 game at a time.

[lfleishma]

If Phoenix can win Game 5, they will win the series.

[nathynwest]

I guess the Suns winning this game will bring Ben out of hiding.

[Spawnomite]

If Phoenix can win Game 5, they will win the series.That's a BIG if. :D

[sportsnut2006]

Suns were down 3-1 to the Lakers just 2 years ago. They know how to come back. Yes they had 2 out of 3 at home but still they know what it takes. They can look at how in game 1 at the spurs they should have won. So they just got to take it 1 game at a time.

[Spawnomite]

Suns in a 7 game series being down 0-2 have never won that series, 0-11. Interesting stat. :D

[sportsnut2006]

Suns in a 7 game series being down 0-2 have never won that series, 0-11. Interesting stat. :D


Well now is good as ever for a 1st. LOL

[sportsnut2006]

I really liked how the Suns went with Diaw instead of Barbosa today. Diaw is really playing good on the post.

[sportsnut2006]

Game TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GO SUNS!!!!

[ChargerChris]

GO SUNS!!!!

[sportsnut2006]

Congrats Spurs fans. You beat us again. Suns blew it in the end. They should have won game 1 but they blew it. Nobody to blame but themselves.

[quiggle]

nice Amare ball signed twice by him on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Amare-Stoudemire-SUNS-Auto-ROY-Ball-Signed-TWICE_W0QQitemZ170215083472QQihZ007QQcategoryZ27268QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Joe F.]

I owe somebody dinner now!!!

:mad::mad:

Man this series got me so wound up. I am probably the biggest Spurs hater now!
But I would guess that has a lot to do with being a Suns fan.
Congrats Spurs fans and organization.

Good luck to everyone's team still in it!

I now switch my allegiance to NO and Boston for the rest of the season!

[Disconnekted]

Thanks Joe.


Enjoy your dinner Spawnomite!

[Joe F.]

Enjoy your dinner Spawnomite!

Hope you like Taco Bell!!! ;):p:D

[Third]

Hope you like Taco Bell!!! ;):p:D

LOL! :D

[Spawnomite]

I owe somebody dinner now!!!

:mad::mad:

Man this series got me so wound up. I am probably the biggest Spurs hater now!
But I would guess that has a lot to do with being a Suns fan.
Congrats Spurs fans and organization.

Good luck to everyone's team still in it!

I now switch my allegiance to NO and Boston for the rest of the season!Thanks Joe. Make sure you save your money now for SDCC. :D

That was a tough series. It really could've gone either way.

GO SPURS GO

[quiggle]

I also lost out on a bet with a friend, now owe him a pair of Jordan Collezione :rolleyes:

thanks Suns!

[quiggle]

looks like the Suns are slowly severing ties now with their coach

[sportsnut2006]

D'Antoni is gone. Sad see him go. The Suns look to be in bad shape for next season. I know D'Antoni was a run and gun coach but its not his fault none of the Suns can play D. Nash is horrible on D so is Amare. Bell counted stop Manu ever. Barbosa and Diaw arent good at all on D. I dont even think the Suns will make the playoffs next year.

[Spawnomite]

Who do you think will replace D'Antoni?

[steelspur1]

Who do you think will replace D'Antoni?

avery johnson:D:rolleyes:

[sportsnut2006]

Who do you think will replace D'Antoni?

Who knows. I havent heard really any rumors. I know some people said maybe a.johnson but the word is no way the suns want him. I hope Kerr doesnt become the coach but you know how gms get they get the players and think they can coach the team.

[sportsnut2006]

avery johnson:D:rolleyes:

Please no. I cant stand that guy.

[steelspur1]

Please no. I cant stand that guy.

Sorry but its your destiny,the stars are aligned on this one

[quiggle]

what do Suns fans think of having Dan Majerle as head coach?

[sportsnut2006]

what do Suns fans think of having Dan Majerle as head coach?


I dont think the guy has coached on any level has he? I wouldnt mind seeing him on the coaching staff but not head coach.

[sportsnut2006]

Suns hire T.Porter to 3 year deal to be new Suns head coach.

[sportsnut2006]

Interesting hire. Kerr wanted someone who had been a head coach before. He took the Bucks to the playoffs.

[quiggle]

hope the Suns will still be exciting to watch now

[Ben Vance]

hope the Suns will still be exciting to watch now

How could we be? We have Shaq aka The broken down diesel:(

[quiggle]

Ben by any chance do you know if there are any stores in the area that sell Suns game issue or possibly even used jerseys,as I'm looking for a size 48 + 4" thanks! :)

[quiggle]

somewhat disappointed that Amare won't be playing in this year's Olympics