Game 13: Los Angeles(8-1)@Phoenix(8-4)

[rsavaj]

We can't run and gun anymore.

We can't play the pick and roll anymore.

It's ok if Porter wants to make us a half-court team, but at least be creative with it. We are too talented of an offensive team to just focus our offense on Shaq.

And our defense didn't improve much, especially our pick-and-roll defense, which still looks awful with Shaq on the floor.

Porter's substitution patterns drive me crazy each game, win or lose. He's matching up with the other teams' lineup instead of having them match up with us.

And he's very close to losing the faith of his starting backcourt.


IT's still early, but things aren't looking good.

I can still hope though...

+1

[nashill]

bell, despite of being an average player.. still he is so overrated.

u guard who cant layup, cnt penetrate, cant dribble the ball.

[eastsidecrossover]

Rondo had a good night

Porters rotations do not seem good, neither does his coaching style.

On the bring side, we have two morons running this organization in sarver and Kerr. Just shows you what you get when you get someone from uofa.

[asubennett]

We can't run and gun anymore.

We can't play the pick and roll anymore.

It's ok if Porter wants to make us a half-court team, but at least be creative with it. We are too talented of an offensive team to just focus our offense on Shaq.

And our defense didn't improve much, especially our pick-and-roll defense, which still looks awful with Shaq on the floor.

Porter's substitution patterns drive me crazy each game, win or lose. He's matching up with the other teams' lineup instead of having them match up with us.

And he's very close to losing the faith of his starting backcourt.

IT's still early, but things aren't looking good.

I can still hope though...

I strongly believe this will all sort itself out. I also would not be surprised if they seek some personel changes via trade to play the style that Porter wants to play.

Marbury would be nice I still think.

[rsavaj]

Rondo had a good night

Porters rotations do not seem good, neither does his coaching style.

On the bring side, we have two morons running this organization in sarver and Kerr. Just shows you what you get when you get someone from uofa.

I resent that

[eastsidecrossover]

Really rsavaj? captain obvious is here! Weve got to win games, I had not idea.

[harshey1388]

well ive said it 3 times on my short time here on real GM .... we dont play with any ... ANY heart... no chip on our shoulder or anything and thats what new orleans and lakers and all those teams play with... the will to prove EVERYONE wrong.. and they only ppl the suns are proving wrong are the fans that stick up for them... i stopped watching at the 6 min. mark and oh well i dont remmeber the last time ididnt watch a game til the end. oh well another one gone

good try right? ha

[rsavaj]

Really rsavaj? captain obvious is here! Weve got to win games, I had not idea.

Really.

[nashill]

i want carter! he will fit with shaq and nash.

and trade bell

[Phx4Life08]

Thats the problem with this organization Phx4Life08, and you.

Totally understand your perspective and trust me if we end up winning a championship playing slowball i might change my own opinion. However, watching games like this one, the rockets, and NO i can't help but feel this way. Especiallt when i think we had a better chance of going deep in the playoffs with the old style anyways. It's just not fun anymore for me. I still love this team but the reason they are being paid millions is to be entertaining and that isnt happening thus far.

[asubennett]

well ive said it 3 times on my short time here on real GM .... we dont play with any ... ANY heart... no chip on our shoulder or anything and thats what new orleans and lakers and all those teams play with... the will to prove EVERYONE wrong.. and they only ppl the suns are proving wrong are the fans that stick up for them... i stopped watching at the 6 min. mark and oh well i dont remmeber the last time ididnt watch a game til the end. oh well another one gone

good try right? ha

Chicken Little the sky is falling. The sky. Do you see it? Its falling. Come on guys. Our fellas will figure it out.

[andykeikei]

Rondo had a good night

Porters rotations do not seem good, neither does his coaching style.

On the bring side, we have two morons running this organization in sarver and Kerr. Just shows you what you get when you get someone from uofa.

I resent that

Hey hey hey, don't blame it on the wildcat.
Bound to have some bad blood. right?
BTW I am from UofA

[rsavaj]

i want carter! he will fit with shaq and nash.

and trade bell

I want Carter as well, but we literally have no trade chips. They don't want Barbosa or Diaw.

And Bell expires in 2010. No matter how ineffectual he's gotten, he's a cheap roleplayer with a good contract.

[eastsidecrossover]

I hate to say it, but I think this team might need to make a BIG trade. Im not kidding. We have so much talent that it seems like it is too much. They do not play like a TEAM, and nash is one of the best at leading a team on O. but I feel Porter is holding him back. I just don't know. I know we are 8-5, and that is not bad, but the did not show heart at all. Just looked bad as a team.

Two years ago, this team new what to do on O. They played together and all scored. It seems like they have no idea what to do. It seems like porter had no idea what to do.


I just have a bad feeling that this year is going to be the same ol same.

[rsavaj]

I hate to say it, but I think this team might need to make a BIG trade. Im not kidding. We have so much talent that it seems like it is too much. They do not play like a TEAM, and nash is one of the best at leading a team on O. but I feel Porter is holding him back. I just don't know. I know we are 8-5, and that is not bad, but the did not show heart at all. Just looked bad as a team.

Two years ago, this team new what to do on O. They played together and all scored. It seems like they have no idea what to do. It seems like porter had no idea what to do.


I just have a bad feeling that this year is going to be the same ol same.

+1 on the thoughts on the offense, not sure about the "big trade"...we barely have any chemistry as it is, and that's *with* a training camp.

[nashill]

i want carter! he will fit with shaq and nash.

and trade bell

I want Carter as well, but we literally have no trade chips. They don't want Barbosa or Diaw.

And Bell expires in 2010. No matter how ineffectual he's gotten, he's a cheap role player with a good contract.

im desperate... suns need a guard who can penetrate, dribble the ball and can shoot the 3. every time bell dribbles the ball, i expect a turnover and every time he lays it up, i expect a miss.

[nashill]

now its worrying.. the lost to hornets, rockets and this one is a sign...

i wont be worried if suns lost in close games but....oh well

[JohnVancouver]

Porter's substitution patterns drive me crazy each game, win or lose. He's matching up with the other teams' lineup instead of having them match up with us.

And he's very close to losing the faith of his starting backcourt.

I was thinking the exact same thing. His rotations leave me dumbfounded.

-- I'd say the "trade me the hell out of here" demands start in about six weeks ...
This just rips your guts out to watch the Suns turned into this below-mediocre team.
I'm going to have to hide all the sharp instruments ...

[Mr. Sun]

Wrong line up hurt the SUNS tonight.

[eastsidecrossover]

true, even after trainning camp. However, I guess we can give them the benefit of the doubt due to so many of our starters getting hurt in trainning camp.