Saturday, May 19, 2007
The San Antonio Spurs Have Taken My Dreams and Ripped Them to Shreds (Yet Again)
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Amare Stoudemire Does Not Like Bruce Bowen
Watch and be amazed. Or appalled. Or whatever. Just watch the damn clip:
When I saw this play while watching the Game 2 replay on TV, I became corncerned that Amare pulled something on his way up for what was supposed to be another monster dunk. He eventually played on until game's end, so big sigh of relief right there for me.
But after seeing this clip, though (thanks for the heads up, Joepoy)...
That's. Just. Not. Right.
Amare, who had already taken a Manu Ginobili knee in the nuts earlier in the season, had this to say about the incident:
"He kicked me purposely in the back of my Achilles'. I almost came down wrong and he almost caused an injury. He's known for doing that. I just hope the NBA and the commissioner take a look at that because it's definitely a dirty play."
"When I saw the replay and reviewed it three or four times, there was no doubt about it. It was a purpose kick to the Achilles' and he definitely tried to injure me."
"I was actually very, very, very upset. Me personally from last year, having to sit out the whole season because of injuries. And for a guy like Bruce Bowen, who is a two-time champion, he should have more class than that, should understand what it takes to be a professional."
In response, Bruce Bowen expectedly pleaded innocent:
"I saw the replay and it's obvious I did clip him, but to kick him, that wasn't the intention at all. It was an unfortunate situation and I'm sorry that he feels that way. ... I have a lot of respect for him, so I wouldn't do that."
As of this morning, I've heard that the NBA has merely dismissed STAT's claims. Oh, well. Let's hope Amare keeps his head in Game 3 tomorrow, instead of playing all distracted and hotheaded because of this.
Just 11 wins to go!
GO, SUNS!
But after seeing this clip, though (thanks for the heads up, Joepoy)...
That's. Just. Not. Right.
Amare, who had already taken a Manu Ginobili knee in the nuts earlier in the season, had this to say about the incident:
"He kicked me purposely in the back of my Achilles'. I almost came down wrong and he almost caused an injury. He's known for doing that. I just hope the NBA and the commissioner take a look at that because it's definitely a dirty play."
"When I saw the replay and reviewed it three or four times, there was no doubt about it. It was a purpose kick to the Achilles' and he definitely tried to injure me."
"I was actually very, very, very upset. Me personally from last year, having to sit out the whole season because of injuries. And for a guy like Bruce Bowen, who is a two-time champion, he should have more class than that, should understand what it takes to be a professional."
In response, Bruce Bowen expectedly pleaded innocent:
"I saw the replay and it's obvious I did clip him, but to kick him, that wasn't the intention at all. It was an unfortunate situation and I'm sorry that he feels that way. ... I have a lot of respect for him, so I wouldn't do that."
As of this morning, I've heard that the NBA has merely dismissed STAT's claims. Oh, well. Let's hope Amare keeps his head in Game 3 tomorrow, instead of playing all distracted and hotheaded because of this.
Just 11 wins to go!
GO, SUNS!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Phoenix is not going to sweep San Antonio
That's all we know for sure, as far as Game 1 of the Suns-Spurs Western Semifinals series is concerned. 'Nuff said.
Okay. So maybe not.
So yeah, it's round two. Conference semifinals time. Oh, yes.
Well, as one may observe, my bets for the first round of the Playoffs were 50% on the mark (my wishful thinking worked absurdly well in favor of those crazy Warriors from Golden State) and 50% off--but if you order now, you'll also receive not one, not two, but THREE Super Chamois ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! But hey, that's how the ball rolls. What matters most at this point is that my boys, the Phoenix Suns, are still alive and kicking. Or so it may appear...
And this, my friends, is basically my call on what cost the Suns Game 1 of their seven-game playoff against that darn San Antonio squad: Steve-o's badly cut nose had him stuck on the bench for that crucial final minute and a half, when Phoenix still had the chance to grab the game... Sigh. So much for sweeping the Spurs, then... *wink*
On a more serious note, Nash did give his official word on the game that transpired:
Uhh... okay. Here's a teammate's take:
Uh-huuuhhh... Of course, now just to show you that I'm a good sport, lemme show you that I also do pay attention to what the opponent has to say:
Ah.
Right.
Very well said then. See you in Game 2 indeed, Tony.
Photo credits go to NBAE via Getty Images and the AP.
Okay. So maybe not.
So yeah, it's round two. Conference semifinals time. Oh, yes.
Well, as one may observe, my bets for the first round of the Playoffs were 50% on the mark (my wishful thinking worked absurdly well in favor of those crazy Warriors from Golden State) and 50% off--but if you order now, you'll also receive not one, not two, but THREE Super Chamois ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! But hey, that's how the ball rolls. What matters most at this point is that my boys, the Phoenix Suns, are still alive and kicking. Or so it may appear...
And this, my friends, is basically my call on what cost the Suns Game 1 of their seven-game playoff against that darn San Antonio squad: Steve-o's badly cut nose had him stuck on the bench for that crucial final minute and a half, when Phoenix still had the chance to grab the game... Sigh. So much for sweeping the Spurs, then... *wink*
On a more serious note, Nash did give his official word on the game that transpired:
Uhh... okay. Here's a teammate's take:
Uh-huuuhhh... Of course, now just to show you that I'm a good sport, lemme show you that I also do pay attention to what the opponent has to say:
Ah.
Right.
Very well said then. See you in Game 2 indeed, Tony.
Photo credits go to NBAE via Getty Images and the AP.
