(1) Lakers Vs. (3) Suns

[Andrew]

Don't you guys want LAL vs BOS in the finals?

I was hoping for Suns/Magic, but I don't mind another round of Lakers/Celtics.

[rise]

Seconded

[NovU]

For me, there is no epic-ness in Suns and Magic nor that much interesting stuff going on in those teams despite of a few likeable players.

I would have loved to see Spurs, Lakers or Denver from West and Cavs, HEAT, or last and least, Bos.

[Lamrock]

No "epic-ness" about the championship-starved best offensive team ever or an absolutely dominant (until this round) Magic team coached by Ron Jeremy?

[NovU]

It's just my personal taste in basketball. Only epic-ness I can find in the Suns are in their epic fails in history time after time, and even with this year, I can see the trend continuing to live on. As for Orlando, one can argue they just had an easier route to the ECF in the Bambi fearing Hawks and Pussycats.

But more importantly, I wouldn't want to miss out on a series filled with hatred, rivalry and history in BOS vs LAL especially now that these 4 teams are remaining. That is a war.

[Axel The Great]

As long LAL-BOS give a full on "I will dunk your eyes out" series, I'm watchin.

[NovU]

Now that the Suns's season is coming to an end(?) pretty soon, I am expecting a discussion on FA-to-be Amare.

IMO, he isn't really worth the max, and there is a lot of speculation how he's likely to end up with Wade in Miami and Bosh to Chicago. Not that I hate this idea, but he's to be a max player which I think of him as little bit overpriced. As proven in the playoffs, he is half great at PF position, in offense and not in defense. With his poor rebounding games shown in the playoffs, he was criticized, "What do you call a forward with RPG of 7?"... "A small forward". That's something you can't disagree with. What are your thoughts on Amare?

[Andrew]

I'm a little wary of Amar'e as a max player because of his rebounding and his defense, but if he turns out to be the best available option for the Bulls come the offseason, then I'd want them to take the chance. Surely, it couldn't blow up in their faces worse than signing Ben Wallace back in 2006 and so long as they have Noah, they're not going to be devoid of defense and rebounding up front.

[Lamrock]

Everyone's getting overpaid this offseason. So many teams have cap space, and with the new CBA looming, guys like Dirk and even Paul Pierce are opting out of their large deals.

[Dee.]

Fantastic game by the Suns,Amare did a good job on rebounding and being aggressive.

[IcemanOutlaw]

great game for suns

[Andrew]

Well, this one's going at least five games now. Huge night for Amar'e, kudos to him for stepping up. Meanwhile, Nash just keeps taking shots to the face. Hope the Suns can take Game 4 and really make it a series, though I don't see them overcoming the odds of the 0-2 start.

[J Smoove]

Yeah bro.. Lets hope they can win this year's championship..
i'm a die hard Suns fan..

[Lamrock]

Well, it took an incredible game from Amar'e and 22 more free throw attempts (extreme home cooking), but we won't be seeing another sweep. Its clear who's taking this series though.

[Fresh8]

Huge game from A'mare and Steve Nash is pretty damn tough. Sucks for me not to see the Lakers sweep the series. Hoping they come out and stamp their authority in Game 4 and finish off the Suns at home in Game 5. I was happy to see a big game from Fisher though. Nice third quarter by him. Looking forward to the next game.

[Sauru]

gonna be awesome when the suns win the next 3 and beats the lakers 4-2. we will be talking about it for along time

[shadowgrin]

...and a lot longer when the Suns beat the Celtics.

[cyanide]

Steve Nash is pretty damn tough.

There was a quote from Gentry where Nash said he's Canadian, and he has to play tough or he'd lose his citizenship.

[Sauru]

...and a lot longer when the Suns beat the Celtics.

ok now you are just talking crazy

[shadowgrin]

Steve Nash is pretty damn tough.

There was a quote from Gentry where Nash said he's Canadian, and he has to play tough or he'd lose his citizenship.

Read that too. Something about relating hockey to basketball.

[rise]

will win this for the Suns if he plays harder and scores more and Amare really needs to keep putting in scores like that! Suns in 7!!!!

[Sauru]

yeah if amare scores 42 every game from now on the suns have a slight chance, not a great one mind you, but a chance none the less

[rise]

yeah if amare scores 42 every game from now on the suns have a slight chance, not a great one mind you, but a chance none the less

ok now you are just talking crazy

You said it yourself. You're taking crazy.

[Dee.]

It's not about amare scoring 42 every game,that won't happen anyway.
I Would just love to see Amare&Lopez box out more and get some 2nd chance points.

[Rip32]

yeah if amare scores 42 every game from now on the suns have a slight chance, not a great one mind you, but a chance none the less

The Lakers would also have to look dazed and confused for 2.5 quarters every game after running into a zone defense.