Game 8 - Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns Wednesday November 12 9:30PM CST

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 5:56 PM CST in Game Previews Comment 193 comments

The Matchups:

Alston vs. Nash – This match up shouldn’t even be given that moniker. We’re talking about a multiple MVP award winning PG vs., well, a never award winning PG. Alston has not been the reason the Rockets have 3 losses, but he’s also not the reason they have 4 wins. He’s just out there.
Edge – Suns – I have nothing more to say

McGrady vs. Bell – McGrady has been either very on, or very off this year. Unfortunately he was very off in our last two games. He’s still better than Raja Bell, and is no way that a knock on Bell. He’s actually one of the most underrated players in the league in my opinion. I really like his game, he’s a player that you hate on one team but would love on yours. Kind of like Matt Harpring, but he’s a lot better than that.
Edge – Rockets - Tracy played some good games last year against Phoenix, look for more of the same tonight.

Artest vs. Barnes – Artest has shown us the best and the worst of his offensive game. I’m not sure he’s shown us the best of his defense, but he’s been nothing short of solid on that end in any game. His energy is always there, but you can see that he’s not sure exactly how he should fit into our offense schemes. Frankly, I don’t blame him, we’re completely disjointed there. Barnes is a good player, good energy and fun to watch on the court. I still can’t believe he’s on the Suns now.
Edge – Rockets – Pretty simple pick here

Scola vs. Stoudemire – Scola has arguably been our best player so far this year. Other than the Clippers game where he was taken out of the mix with fouls (including his daily 2 fouls that are absolutely ridiculous), he has been taken out of the game when he has been dominating. His usage on the court makes absolutely no sense to me. When he’s out there the offense seems to flow. I know that Landry has been solid too, but you will never explain to me why you sit a guy shooting 7/10 (this has happened twice) for extended periods of time.
Edge – Suns – Stoudemire is scary good on the offensive end, one of the most gifted players in the league. Luckily he doesn‘t really play D so Scola will have open looks.

Yao vs. Shaq - Yao has not always risen to the challenge all the way with Shaq. I don’t’ like being a whiner, but referees poorly officiate Shaq. The do about 10 times worse officiating Yao. It’s never more evident than in games where the two matchup. In those games Shaq shot 110 free throws to Yao’s 45. That’s laughable on every possible level.
Edge – Rockets – Yao has actually played pretty well the last few games, with poor rotations getting him out of rhythm and poor offensive usage getting him out of his real position.

My prediction – An embarrassed Tracy McGrady absolutely goes off tonight. Rockets win it with his scoring and everyone else’s defense.

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by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Have you guys

ever not picked the Rockets to win?

Have fun and see ya on the flip side!

Blogging Suns Basketball

by Phoenix Stan on Nov 12, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yeah

We picked us to lose the Lakers game.

by grungedave on Nov 12, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This season? Only the Lakers game, and we were in every other game.

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and next game we need to do a Q&A

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

4r shizzle

But first, I am looking forward to Amare’s lock down D and perhaps Leandro can get a block on Yao. He is a bit taller then Nate but he’s got limited up’s. Enough I think though to stuff the big guy :)

Blogging Suns Basketball

by Phoenix Stan on Nov 12, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

dude...

I think I could block Yao’s shot right now. He is more grounded than a 15 year old who missed curfew right now.

by grungedave on Nov 12, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If you can dunk, you can block anybody in the NBA's shot given the right circumstances

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What up what up

I’m here tonight, being that we’re on national TV!

Also – um, Rudy Fernandez is fucking ridiculous.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tap-tap-tap

Is this thing on?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Just got caught up in the game

Sorry, had to put the boys to sleep

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I love Aaron Brooks

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Brooks is killing it already

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh - and good evening, sir.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

His confidence in his game is the difference this year

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Crazy Pills is really struggling with his shot selection

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

In the pre-game, they said the Rockets big three had a “meeting” of some sort to admit they weren’t all comfortable on the court together yet.

Apparently everything is all good, and they just decided to feed whoever has the hot hand.

I’ll believe it when I see it… and I wonder how much of that report was true.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Can that person be Luis Scola when he's hot please?

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the plan with Scola

Is to put him on the bench in the 4th quarter when he’s hot. But nice try.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did that woman just tell us

That Shane Battier is stitching his own clothing?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He sewed the patch on himself, not the whole jacket

But I wouldn’t put it past him

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Brooks

Missing a free throw? Has Calvin Murphy taught you nothing about being a midget in the NBA? You can’t EVER miss a free throw

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What in the living HELL is Shane talking about???

“When I’m out there, you don’t know what I’m doing”

Wha?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He's the Big Intelligent in Shaq speak

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Our PF postion is just fantastic. No team can put 48 minutes of better PF on the court

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No doubt... and both still getting better.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is CP just gonna hang around and pop 3s all night?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

CP?

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Crazy Pills!! Great nick, btw. Yours?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ohhhh, sorry, never thought of it shortened!

And no, it is Matt over at Hardwood Paroxysm’s

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And the second I saw it, it became my favorite nickname of his

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

DUDE AB0 is filling it UP!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

From here on, I shall refer to him as ABZ

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like that a lot, and let it be done

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Brooks is 6 feet tall in the same world that

Tracy McGrady is a good 3 pointer shooter

Luis Scola gets to play in the 4th quarter

And

Chuck Hayes is a good free throw shooter

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

How tall is Brooks exactly?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I say 5'10

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

tall enough to make grant hill look 5'8"

by wluhtown on Nov 12, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's an awful call on Barnes

But I like it

I don’t like that Tracy feels he has to do that to have a chance to score though

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tracy is committed to this beard thing. Eeeevil!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I like the idea

Not so big on the execution

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

BUCKET for crazy pills!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It was exactly what he needed to get out of this shooting slump methinks

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Shaq’s looking good so far. Nash has been a little quiet, though…

by Jeffrey on Nov 12, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yao is outplaying him, he has 11 rebounds already.

Not to take anything away from Shaq, he is playing hard.

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Just looked this up out of curiosity

Chuck Hayes and the worst shooting form in the history of free throws : 56.9% career FT shooter

Shaq: 52.5%

That’s just messed up

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yao is in great shape

Shaq is fat.

Yet – both seemingly in the same kind of basketball shape.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yep, Yao still hasn't gotten there

But he sure looks a lot livelier today than he has in any game not against Dallas so far this year

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Watching TJ Ford makes me remember how much I love that guy

I would kill to get him on the Rockets

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Avery Johnson as an analyst

Hm.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I have never liked that guy

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His voice amuses me... but his content is bad - so far.

I mean – he’s no Emmitt Smith – but the noises that come out of his mouth make me laugh.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Man, the talk radio in Houston is crazy right now

I don’t know if you ever stream the Houston radio shows – but you should hear people talking like the season is in serious jeopardy right now. Trade Yao! Trade Tracy! Just like every single other year. I don’t know WTF it is with Houston sports fan – of which I’m a lifelong one – but man, it angers me.

We’ve played SEVEN games with freaking RON ARTEST having joined our team!!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The average radio listener is an idiot

That’s why I like 1560, they actually call people out when they are stupid.

I should be fair, Charlie Pallilo does too

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, idiot is one way to put it, LOL

I wish Lance Z’s show matched up to my schedule.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is it time?

DHo had 30 points, 19 rebounds and 10 blocks tonight. Is it time for me to say that he is better than Yao? Is that even a knock on Yao?

Head to head Yao will still destroy him though. So does that mean Yao’s still better?

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think if I wasn't a huge Rockets fan - I wouldn't hesitate in saying that Howard is better.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Then again - Yao hasn't nearly hit his stride yet this year

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yao right before his injury last year was better than DHo right now

But we aren’t seeing that right now

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

COME on Yao - that was lazy

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 10:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not sure how that "travel" on Scola wasn't a foul

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We are doing everything we can to not let Stodemire beat us

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why does Scola draw so many horseshit fouls?

I mean, I guess that was a reach??

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's the hair

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

McGrady all of the sudden 6-10

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Scola just a smidgen off tonight

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That's being generous.

Though he does seem a bit more active in the third.

by Jeffrey on Nov 12, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I just mean his shot. He's not tossing up airballs and the shots look good just aren't dropping

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why did that woman pet T-Mac like a puppy? LOL

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I don't know, but I thought it was hilarious

She was saying something like “it’s ok, it’s ok”

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why is such an athletic guy so awkward? Stoudemire looked ridiculous painting that wall

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

/Mr. Miyagi joke

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It was in a commercial

And I almost went there on the Miyagi joke but couldn’t quite put one together

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

One of the things I love about the NBA

Are the rare occasions where the players interact with fans courtside.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm going to hate myself for this tomorrow: Rafer has played fantastically tonight

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Where the hell is the 3 seconds/???

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Scola with the dish!!!!!!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Suck it San Antonio player evaluation!!!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What a freaking third quarter!!!!!!!!

OH SHIT WHAT THE FUCK TRACY!?!?!?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well this is interesting

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well Tmac will get a chance to rest his knee for a while

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Barnes is a cockface

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice cheapshot, fucking pussy

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

...and once again - Crazy Pills keeps his cool

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOOK AT THAT PUNK BITCH PUSSY FAT MOTHERFUCKER SHAQ PUSH YAO RIGHT FROM BEHIND!! FUCKING GIANT FAT CUNT!!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Alston in a scuffle? Shocker!

Seriously though, Barnes is a bitch.

by Jeffrey on Nov 12, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not as big a bitch as Shaq - fucking pushing people from behind. Giant fucking pussy.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Barnes did all of that

And then Nash ran up for absolutely no reason and Tracy punked him

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Okay, there is NO reason why Alston should be kicked out.

by Jeffrey on Nov 12, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No idea how Nash and McGrady are still in this game

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, dumbass Suns fans - cheer for Barnes. Fucking retarted dipshits.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, surprised Tmac's not gone

He’ll get a suspension though.

Shaq however, will continue sucking dick and being a gigantic punk pussy bitch.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sigh. That bullshit better not spark them.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Uh huh. There it is. Long 3.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think Tracy, Rafer, Nash get game, Barnes should get 2

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Shaq shoves Tracy, Yao, and Alston from behind - and you don't think he deserves anything?

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And Rafer was one of our best players. Shit.

by Jeffrey on Nov 12, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Aaron brooks will be fine in the 4th though

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Also - Nash didn't get that off in time. I slo-mo DVRd it.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They'll review it

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And I did the same, it's clearly out of his hand

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

they took it away

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2008 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, no idea, it clearly looked good to me

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess the clock on the tv was off

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it looked good to me, too

at first, anyways. But the replay they had clearly shows that he has late

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hah. You're all wrong! Clearly I have the superior DVR... or something.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I want one of those!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry I went a little bananas with the foul language up there.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's called using all of your vocabulary ;-)

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good job my Yao not letting that be an and 1

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

COUNT IT for YAO and 1!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

beautiful

move

by adamluo on Nov 12, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That's a Hakeem move right there

I’m lovin me some yao

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was the freaking dream shake!!!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The ESPN announcers recognized that too!

by jack_ on Nov 12, 2008 11:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hubie misses nothing!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

BOTTOM for T-Mac!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Chuck Hayes to guard Stodemire is actually a really good move

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not that he's done much tonight

which isn’t to say that he doesn’t still scare me

by jack_ on Nov 12, 2008 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would like for everyone to see my prediction for this game

Dear God, please do not let that be a jinx. Amen

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yep, you called it f'sho

And on a night where he was a game-time decision, too!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I just went back and watched that Hakeem move again.

My god – that was a thing of beauty. PERFECT execution. More, please.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I want to see a YouTube of that right NOW.

by Jeffrey on Nov 12, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Used the arm to put Shaq on his heels and everything. VINTAGE 34 right there.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. Back before kids I would have had the technology to do that. Maybe one day, my wife is an IT manager

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure Clutch will have it on the highlight reel tomorrow

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2008 11:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And then I will have it. See, laziness DOES payoff sometimes!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Steve Nash. Crazy Canadian, you don't go feeling up other guys!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah - and a multi-millionaire who refuses to fix his cowlick.

Cuz there’s like… a surgery or something.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And his wife is the ugliest girl that almost looks pretty I've ever seen

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Aw. Canadians.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why are we taking quick shots??

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Shooting is fun!!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was a pretty good look...

Barry wide open for 3? Normally that’s money.

by jack_ on Nov 12, 2008 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And I have to give it up to the guys at Bright Side of the Sun

They are being very realistic about this game

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

As long as they don't think the Rockets were at fault for that "fight"

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They called Shaq out for the push, called Barnes a bitch and agreed that Nash had no business getting in there

I’d say they were all over it

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So nobody had a childish meltdown?

That’s good. /blush

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was thoroughly impressed

But they seem beaten down after the last few years.

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Almost

If Alston were a real man, he would’ve slugged Barnes. Damn the fines! Barnes punked you, Horry-style. Pushing is for bitches, Shaq.

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Nov 12, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Rafer Alston not hitting him was incredible. He's a street thug, I was actually surprised he didn't

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I kept waiting for Artest to come off the top rope with the steel chair.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was waiting for Artest to break up the fight

But get charged for technical because he’s Crazy Pills

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2008 11:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps

But Barnes has the ink. Street thugs know the pecking order.

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Nov 12, 2008 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

careful now

Hey, re-read the disclaimer… there is no dissing of Robert Horry allowed in this blog. None. No exception.

by grungedave on Nov 13, 2008 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

To be fair, it was Horry style

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 8:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Meaning he got exactly the result he wanted, just like Horry

But when Big Shot Rob did it, it helped his team win. Not sure what Barnes accomplished

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 8:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dear Tracy McGrady

Please save some of this for other games.

Thank you.

Your fan,
Lee

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was not a travel

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Brooks is looking so good right now

Not just shooting, but (more importantly) passing and movement.

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2008 11:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice follow dunk by that WNBA chick

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Leave him alone

He’s green … bikes to the games.

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Nov 12, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting. It was a nice play, went down hard though.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously? I hope he doesn't try that in May/June in Phoenix. He may die!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He lives close to the stadium

And, why invest in a car when you only make the minimum? Save your pennies for a rainy day.

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Nov 12, 2008 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Guys making 30K a year buy cars, the NBA min is substantially higher than that

That being said, I’m all for riding the bike, I mean, why not?

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I Guess

His entourage is putting one over on him … or he’s a socialist and is giving it all back.

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Nov 12, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why on earth is TMac still in this game?

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No clue. None.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Shooting out of whatever slump he's still in;

building confidence;

something like that

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2008 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You have to balance that with knee health though

But I can certainly see that

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously - still in the game. Get him out of there.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Now he's bringing the ball up???

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Joey Dorsey needs to be seeing the court right now

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah! WTF why not get him some work!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap!

First the block and now the tip!

by jack_ on Nov 12, 2008 11:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was an amazing tip

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ANOTHER floater!!!

ABZ!!!!!!!!!!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Brooks could not impress me anymore

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

any more?

by jack_ on Nov 12, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That too, stupid typos!

by UofTOrange on Nov 12, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ballgame!

ZERO fast break points for the SUNS – at HOME!!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 12, 2008 11:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Trade T Mac!

Trade Yao!

Blah blah!!

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 13, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

If we didn't trade TMac last year, it makes absolutely no sense to trade him at all

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 12:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and I know you were joking

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 12:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah

I’m a huge, huge Tmac guy.

I mean – the WORST case scenario is that his contract expires in two years and DARYL MOREY has 23 million to work with. No reason to trade him.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 13, 2008 12:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Also know as 2010 and LBJ's free agency year

Hey Lebron, no state income tax. Suck on that NY/NJ

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 12:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And you will be universally loved

by a billion Chinese people.

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 13, 2008 12:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Great game, thanks for coming by everybody!

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Good call on Tracy tonight, Lee

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 13, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

He just said he saw the Phoenix doctors. Those guys are miracle workers.

They had a broken down Shaq playing immediately
They brought Stodemire back from microfracture surgery
They have kept Nash on the floor when Dallas thought he was done

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 12:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess the mysterious "Doctor in Waco" is out of a job

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 13, 2008 12:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Alright everyone, time for some sleep

Have a great rest of the night

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 12:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is actually the first Rockets game I get to watch on TV in Australia this season, and not only do I get a double-digit win, I get a near-brawl, too!

by Jeffrey on Nov 13, 2008 12:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nash v. Alston – clash of the titans

Blogging Suns Basketball

by Phoenix Stan on Nov 13, 2008 12:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. We usually get scorched by him.

Our game plan worked for all but about a 4 possession period. Then Hayes came in and you heard nothing more from him. Scola and Landry were doing a great job frustrating him before that.

by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2008 8:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs