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I need to throw something out there on the Nuggets effort against the Suns last night before you all give up on me. I did not get to watch much of the game last night. Tonight I was able to watch some of the recording of it, but not as closely as I would have liked.
What I was hoping to see was that the Nuggets played well, but the Suns were just hot and there was nothing they could do. Well, the Suns were hot, but the Nuggets effort on defense was not what I had hoped to see, but then again, when is it? They were constantly out of position in their transition D, even when they had the opportunity to get back after a made basket, which helped the Suns get out to an early lead.
I thought Iverson and Carmelo played hard on offense, but the supporting cast did not offer much help. Melo hit the boards as hard as he had in the last week or two and AI continued his offensive attack.
Nene was very solid as he rebounded well and was able to score in the paint although it seemed like most of his points came late in the game against half hearted defense.
I am not sure who would beat the Suns when Marcus Banks and Shawn Marion combine to make 12 threes(!), but the Nuggets made sure they had no chance to win because of their lax defense. Even when the Nuggets made a run to get it down to 11 or 12 points the Suns would hit a couple of threes and that would be that.
I loathe excuses, but playing Phoenix on the road on the last game in a four games in five nights stretch is not an appealing situation to be in. I think some of their indifference on defense could be attributed to the schedule even though it kills me to say that.
Other Observations From Game 34:
– Martin looks like he is healthy again.
Check out the Bright Side of the Sun if you are looking for something from the Suns perspecitve.
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