(3) Suns Vs. (6) Blazers

[Lamrock]

Well that was fucking awesome.

[jonthefon]

Every time Andre Miller scores 30, his team really should win. I mean, come on.

Lamrock, you evidently watched the game. Was it a case of the Suns struggling from the game slowing down in the playoffs, or did they just shoot badly? Or was the Blazers D really good.

And completely OT: ROFLMAO AT THE SAN JOSE SHARKS.

[Lamrock]

Watching the game was aggravating because it seemed like the Suns could just take over at pretty much any time. That just never happened. Bayless and Miller gave the Suns fits, and the Blazers just played a lot harder. Amar'e had a mediocre game, before fouling out, and the Blazers won by grinding it out.

A missed Camby dunk, several bricked FT's and some poor end-of-game D made the last minute torturous.

[benji]

The game didn't slow down, the Suns got nine more field goal attempts than they get usually. I suppose the Blazers shooting so many free throws "slowed the game down" though.

It was that the threes weren't falling. Jared Dudley and Channing Frye make one more each (which is closer to their averages) and Suns win.

I was probably too doubting of the Blazers offense though, they were the best team a year ago, they won't be shuffling players all over in the playoffs like they were during the season. Still think the Suns will run them out of the series. I really can't see Amare and the threes not shooting better than they did tonight.

[hova-]

I did not watch the game, but I don't see the Suns achieving anything this playoffs. If the beat the injury plagued Trail Blazers that would already be very good for them. But beating teams like LA, DAL or Denver? Not really.

[NovU]

Wow... I only watched the highlight since this game didn't really interest me, but this game should have been awesome. Camby looks like he stepped up big time. 17 rebounds...

[hova-]

Well he also blew that easy dunk on the break which wasn't too good I guess.

[bowdown]

Every time Andre Miller scores 30, his team really should win. I mean, come on.

Lamrock, you evidently watched the game. Was it a case of the Suns struggling from the game slowing down in the playoffs, or did they just shoot badly? Or was the Blazers D really good.

And completely OT: ROFLMAO AT THE SAN JOSE SHARKS.

They suffocated them on their offense, not letting them get it to Amare through pick n roll. They made Suns take shots much later in the clock with Nash dribbling around because he was not able to connect much with Amare at all. PHX suns are not scary when they are not jacking up shots first 6 seconds in the shot clock.

[bowdown]

Well he also blew that easy dunk on the break which wasn't too good I guess.

Since we won, thats one of my best moments. Simply because of the emotional swings

[atlwarrior]

Call me crazy but Portland is going to win this series. Yes there is no Brandon Roy but take a look at the matchups.

[Andrew]

Well, the Suns made fewer threes than in Game 1 but still won emphatically. No heroics from Miller and Bayless this time around.

[Lamrock]

Saw this one coming. I didn't think they would love by that much, but if Batum's fine, this series is still very winnable. I could see the Blazers winning this series, but with a Pythag record of 1-5 or 2-4 to match that of Ben and Hollinger's,

[NovU]

Tonight's game was more like the game I expected from this series. Props to Blazers for stealing 1 game from away, now if they can protect at home... but I think the Suns are still too much. It'll be amazing if the Blazers win this series though, especially with their superstars watching from sideline. I mean look at the roster. Not a single great weapon on offensive end.

[rise]

no one can expect a steve nash team to lose more than a couple games

[Lamrock]

No more than four?

[atlwarrior]

I stiil am leaning a little towards Portland in this one although PHX seems have a sense of urgency now.

[shadowgrin]

I have little expectations for an Alvin Gentry coached team even if it is led by Steve Nash.

[Lamrock]

God damn it Ben. Why are you right so often about things that make me unhappy?

[benji]

It was part of TARP.

[Murat]

I can make a summary for Game 3:
- Batum injured
- Struggling Blazers in 1st half: 66-37
- Fernandez closed the gap: 89-77
- But Suns gave an answer: 108-89
- A lot of fights (Frye vs. Bayless, Aldridge vs. Amare).

[Lamrock]

Awesome. Phoenix will probably still win, but Roy is back and the series is now tied. Can't expect 30 and 10 from LA again, but its great to get a home win.

[bowdown]

Fun game to watch.
With B Roy getting healthier till next game we are only getting better.

Amare is a massive dong. He will be the next KG if he ever wins a ring.

[shadowgrin]

Wow. Channing Frye and Jared Dudley just annihilated the Blazers. Who knew.

[NovU]

WTF stats of the game?
-/+
C. Frye at +32 and Dudley at +36