Indina Game Thread?

[jibikao]

Where is it?

Anyway, we have a good start in early 1Q now. I don't know how we played defense previously but we are quite active on the defensive end. The refs also gave two BS calls on Diaw. And they really don't call anything for Nash.... Nash had a layup and Foster put his hand out to slap, if it was Kobe or Wade, it's probably a foul called!

 

[jibikao]

Indiana, by the way. I spelled it wrong.

 

[az1965]

Good assist numbers also, 10-5 Suns after 1st Q

 

[jibikao]

Man.... time out right now. Pacers had a dunk and judging from the camera angle, I think it was James Jones under the basket. This is the classic example I am talking about. FOUL THE DARN GUY...hug him from behind and do whatever instead of letting him dunk and ignit the crowd. Don't save your foul!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[az1965]

Why is O'Neal not playing? I thought he was back from injury?

 

[jibikao]

Lead by 14pt at half. Sloppy towards the end.

 

[jibikao]

Why is O'Neal not playing? I thought he was back from injury?

He is back but Pacers played 5 games in 7 night. They want O'Neal to rest.

 

[elindholm]

Nice to see the Suns defending for a change. I can't watch the game: Are they really playing good defense, or is Indiana just missing?

 

[jibikao]

Nice to see the Suns defending for a change. I can't watch the game: Are they really playing good defense, or is Indiana just missing?

Both. But I didn't watch the previous games so I don't know if we actually play better defense today.

I can say I am not impressed with Tim Thomas. He looks so soft out there and whenever he comes in, the Pacers starts scoring. If anything, his best moment is to deny a dunk by fouling hard.

James Jones' been great.

 

[jibikao]

The commentator (Doug?) said the best! When Kurt Thomas is in the game, he will use his 6 hard fouls to bring out the toughness in us. Why can't other big guys do that? What are they saving their fouls for? Christmas?

Haven't seen Brian Grant and Skita yet. We probably won't see them.

 

[JS22]

Both. But I didn't watch the previous games so I don't know if we actually play better defense today.

I can say I am not impressed with Tim Thomas. He looks so soft out there and whenever he comes in, the Pacers starts scoring. If anything, his best moment is to deny a dunk by fouling hard.

James Jones' been great.

Tim Thomas has 14 / 4 in the third and you're unimpressed? I know, it's not great - but what else is there? Pat Burke? Skita?

 

[JS22]

aaaaand down goes Bell...

Sprained left ankle according to TNT.

 

[jibikao]

aaaaand down goes Bell...

Sprained left ankle according to TNT.

Apparently, he wants to come back but coach said no.

 

[jibikao]

Tim Thomas has 14 / 4 in the third and you're unimpressed? I know, it's not great - but what else is there? Pat Burke? Skita?

Are you watching the game or you just said that based on the stats? I am not impressed with Tim Thomas because he is one of our "bigs" (as sad as it sounds) and he needs to be stronger. I expect more defense from TT than his scoring.

 

[JS22]

Are you watching the game or you just said that based on the stats? I am not impressed with Tim Thomas because he is one of our "bigs" (as sad as it sounds) and he needs to be stronger. I expect more defense from TT than his scoring.

I'm watching.

Thomas seems to just box out and let Marion / Diaw grab the rebound. I'll admit that he's below average at best on defense. But he has never been a great defender.

On a side note, James Jones is absolutely nailing everything.

 

[jibikao]

I'm watching.

Thomas seems to just box out and let Marion / Diaw grab the rebound. I'll admit that he's below average at best on defense. But he has never been a great defender.

On a side note, James Jones is absolutely nailing everything.

Yup, James Jones is on fire today and Marion had a great game too. As for Tim Thomas, he's not a very stable shooter and if he doesn't step up defensively, I don't know who will. Grant and Skita did not play today and this is clear that D'Antoni wants Tim Thomas to step up more. Grant's average playing time is like what? 3-5mins?

On the side note: I hate Tinsely. He looks either so cocky or so "I don't give a ****".

 

[JS22]

Thomas was just off tonight, it looks. He's actually a very good shooter who's just been in a mini slump.

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Now THAT's more like it.

114-104 win puts the Suns back on track.

 

[jibikao]

A win at Pistons will be back on track!

 

[jbeecham]

A win at Pistons will be back on track!

Let's take care of the Raptors 1st......

 

[mribnik]

I don't get to watch the Suns play a lot, but I'm always impressed with James Jones. I think he's going to be an excellent player for us as soon as next year. He always "battles" on the defensive end.

 

[jibikao]

Let's take care of the Raptors 1st......

Oh... I didn't know we need to play against Raptors before Pistons. Ok, that's one more game to get back to our dominance.