NBA Playoffs...

[R13]

the PHX defense was very good, but it has been better all year. It was not great, but they dont hang their hat on defense. Hill was terrible last night, but he will not be that bad again, I think it was jitters, he looked terrible in Game 1 against Dallas as well.

Being honest, SA will let Amare or Nash score, its the other guys (RICHARDSON, who was great and the reason PHX won IMO) they are going to key on to stop. Thats how its always been against PHX, they let Amare get his, just shut down everyone else. Like the last series with Dallas, Dirk was gonna get his regardless, just make sure the supporting cast doesnt beat them, and if SA can stop J-Rich, they can win.

Game 2 is huge, the winner of it wins the series IMO.
If SA steals home court, they can finish PHX at home in 6
If PHX holds serve, game 7 in PHX will be almost impossible to win at.

That's what I've been saying! lol Gentry has done a **** good job improving that D, I'm pretty proud of it, this is a different team.

I think that's a legit argument with Amare, but I think they just didn't have an answer for Nash, he's not a big scorer - though I wish he would be more aggressive like last night, the guy shoots an incredibly good percentage from anywhere on the floor. Richardson definitely is the key, I think PHX is 31-4 when he scores at least 20, he's got hot at the right time...he did it against Portland, hopefully will carry over. Bench play period will be a big factor, if that second group can weather the storm, that will be huge for PHX.

And I can agree with that, it definitely will tell a lot about how this series is going to play out. Ah, we'll see who shows up.




Atlanta and Orlando start off their series at 8, then it's LAL/Utah after. Curious to see how well the Hawks do against the Magic.

[1inStripes]

Nash does shoot the ball well when he takes his shot, but his form looks like some lady player in the area with the leg out front and such.

[R13]

Hey, whatever works, esp. when the guy shoots 90+% from the line, 50+% from the field and 40+% from 3pt range...that's ridiculous numbers for an entire season and he's done it for 5 straight seasons I believe, can't remember but either way, it's a record no one else has done before.