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 On the Road Again
Posted By: Sean Marks |
Amaré Stoudemire and the Suns face the Spurs in San Antonio on Thursday night (7:30 p.m., TNT). (NBAE Photos) |
One could focus on the negative aspects of life on the road - hotel rooms, room service etc, which believe me all get very old after a while. However, being on the road enables the team to go out to dinner together and really (for lack of a better word) "hang out" as one big group.
There are very few distractions on the road a part from the occasional fan or college buddy that now lives in whatever city we are visiting. This current road trip for the Suns will be a great one for us not just solely due to what happens in the win-loss column, but for the simple fact that this trip is the last long one of the season and it will give the group a chance to really fine tunes things prior to our playoff run.
Having said that, after a long trip I am sure all the guys would agree that there is nothing better than coming home to your family, your own bed and home cooking.
So far so good. The team started our trip with a nice win against a Memphis team that has no postseason hopes. These teams, however, can be very dangerous towards the end of the year. From my experience it seems as though teams that are simply counting down their days before summer vacation would enjoy nothing more than to knock off a potential NBA champ or to dash a teams chances of clinching a higher seed.
With nothing left to play for the roll of the "spoiler" becomes very much apart of the non-playoff team. Not to mention the fact that those teams usually resort to playing their young guys whom throughout the regular season did not get much run. These guys are hungry to prove they belong in the NBA and are looking to secure a job for the following year.
The Suns have a great test ahead of them in the San Antonio Spurs. This game could well be a preview for a match up down the road in the playoffs. With the Spurs having won three championships in the last eight years they have something the Suns want badly.
The Spurs may have the experience needed during the playoffs and the Suns having just fallen short of their goal the last couple of years. This will be a great battle and should prove whether there is a changing of the guard at the top of the Western Conference.
Look forward to seeing everyone again after a successful trip.
Cheers!
Comments
Sammy - Gilbert
Mr. Marks, you are a very talented writter, I always enjoy reading your blogs. You should post more of them, especially since it's getting closer to the playoffs. It's weird to think that it's already the last really long road trip of the season. It's kind of upsetting, that the regular season is almost over, I love watching all of you guys so much, wether your winning or loosing. It's great to see how close you all are, and the chemistry that you have. You guys are all my hero's and I look up to each of you. I know your all going to do great things, during the playoffs, and I know that you will win the championship this year. Good luck against the spurs, you guys are going to win!
Sarah - North Hollywood,Ca
I agree w/ the below comment, you are a talented writer... I just wanted to wish you guys good luck w/ the Spurs and I can't wait till you guys go against the Lakers! Go Suns.
Tim Hatcher - Phoenix
Sean,
I always look forward to reading your blogs. You provide a lot of insight about the Suns. Good luck with the Spurs on Thursday night.
Tim
Patricia from brazil - New York
Sean you are relly a good writer... but the SUNS are good too... i like your energy, always around the guys , supporting everybody... I am addicted to SUNS game .... and also, this year is being a gift watching BARBOSA ... I am from Brasil also... If you have a chance send my best wishes to BARBOSA , Good vibes, and great game for every single one involved in this amazing... race... EYES ON THE PRIZE.... is CLOSE
Bev - California
Love the blog!! GO SUNS!!
Ed Love - Dallas
Well said everyone! More than anything I hope our team takes the title, but I really would love to see my SUNS here in Dallas in a playoff game. Last time the Mav's fans threw paper at me!
Kahn Hart - New Zealand
Keep doing nz proud mate! I'd love to see you getting more minutes as i think you are a really solid player which you showed during your tall blacks career. One highlight that stays in my mind among others is from the athens olympics where you took a pass from dillon and put a nasty 2 hander on yao ming, i was pumped after that and also your dunk to win the game against serbia. Love to see u back in the black jersey but i respect your decisions. Good luck to the suns for the playoffs
Max - Mesa.AZ.
Please pass the word to all players to not party but rest in Los Angeles. Watching the Nuggets in Sat. tonight, anyone can see the Nuggets have not rested during their layover in San Antiona, but look drained, party time no rest. No Eyes on the Prize. Suns must not party, but rest for Thursday night/ OR they will see a different team going up against the Lakers.
Kathleen Barrett - Phoenix, Az
SEAN!!!!! Can't believe you are here in Phoenix! I am glad to see you are part of the Suns organization. Good luck in the playoffs and take care. Kerri sends her best too.
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