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 Bell Brings It in Do-or-Die Game 4
Posted By: Jeramie McPeek |
Bell wasn't going down without a fight.
(NBAE Photos) |
Truth be told, the Suns' guard probably hasn't had a game like today's since that 2006 playoffs when he wrestled with Bryant in the opening round and drilled the clutch three-pointer vs. the Clippers to force OT in Game 5 of the Semifinals.
It was good to see Bell being aggressive today, driving inside, fighting for loose balls and banging the three-balls. Coach D'Antoni has often called him the heart of the team in recent years, and that heart was beating fast in this one.
On the afternoon, "Raj" finished with 27 points on 5-of-7 shooting from behind the arc, plus six boards and five assists for good measure.
"You know, I was embarrassed. I was really, really embarrassed by my play and our team's play in the last game, so it was hard to sleep,"
he admitted. "If you come out and give 110 percent and you feel like you've done everything, you can sleep at night. But I was restless with that and couldn't put it to bed. I wasn't frustrated so much, but just really embarrassed, so I wanted to come out tonight and just fight."
Bell wasn’t the only one fighting, of course. The Suns looked like a completely different team today than the one wearing purple and orange on Friday. Now the question is, which team will show up Tuesday in San Antonio? One local TV reporter asked Raja if he had a prediction for Game 5.
"I don't make predictions, but I know the series isn't over. I know until they win four games, we have a chance. That's what I know.
"We're still in a deep hole. We understand that. But we still have life… No one's folding up the tent and making summer plans yet. We're too proud for that."
Comments
sunsfan -
I LOVE YOU RARA!!!
Bring the same intensity and hot shooting for game 5 and I totally believe you guys can bring it back to phoenix for game 6!!
WE STILL ALIVE. GO BEAT THE SPURS!!
GO SUNSS!
Madz Victor - Manila, Philippines
Go SUNS... WE are still ALIVE. We will make history this year. Suns, the first team who come back with a 0-3 in NBA Playoffs. so after a 1-3, we hope we can make it to 2-3 on Tuesday (at San Antonio)then make the series even on Thursday at home and finally win the series on Saturday (May 2). Lets show to the world that we can beat Spurs, even in thier homecourt. So please, dont disappoint your fans cause we belive that you are the great team among other team in the NBA.
Sun for the win! -
It is only over when you believe it's over. Everyone thinks this one win was a sporadic win which will become meaningless in the long run. But this game was about more than just staying alive in the playoffs. It means more than the championship title. The Suns displayed their true willpower to succeed through mind, body and spirit for the first time since the playoffs began and that was all I ever wanted from them. No matter what happens, we will stand behind them 100% and I hope they will always remember that.
"Success is never final.
Failure is never fatal.
Courage is what counts" - Sir Winston Churchill
Stand strong and courageous for game 5, and you'd be suprised at what you can accomplish! :)
Susan :-) - Honolulu, Hawaii
Thank you Mr. McPeek for letting the fans share in the "behind-the-scenes" jubilation of a well-executed & hard-fought battle!!! Sure this is just one game but I tell you what, it shell-shocked the Spurs & left them wonderin' what the HECK happened? The brooms disappeared..no sweep! :-) CONGRATS Phoenix Suns on a well-deserved victory. Everyone collectively on the same "D" page showed LIFE on the court. Get well rested & keep focusing on one game at a time...tweaking the little details by reviewing the game film. AND, what can I say about Mr. Bell? YOU were outstanding!!! YAY! I LOVE your style of play & the way you continue to discipline yourself to get better! Sending mad props & crazy love to you and the team. Yank a Game 5 victory guys! GOOO Suns beat the Spurs!!! ~ Aloha ~
Dor - Phoenix
I have always been a fan, Raja... Just when I was readying to bury my heartaches and pains from watching you guys fall hard last Friday, here you are again rising.... And of course we are so thrilled for you guys... We hope you would do the same intensity and passion the same way you showed today... It wouldn't be in our home court again but you guys always come out as winners from most of your road trips... Wishing you guys the best.. Just like what you said, keep your FOCUS, shoot those three points and you will surely have a big chance of plastering the Spurs once again to the wall.... It won't be easy but we know you can do it.... Go SUNS!!!
Patrick - Makati, Philippines
Great job Raja Bell! You ding-donged those Spurs all game!
sunsAllTheWay - Phoenix
I believe Raja can be the difference in this series.
We'll win it all. Just wait and see
em - parañaque, philippines
alright! suns won! good luck game 5!
GO SUNS! GO BELL! GO NASH! WOOH!
susan -
THANK YOU RAJA! you and boris totally kicked butt yesterday. i am sure you two, as well as the entire team,can bring the intensity,and go all boston (red sox) on them, and make the biggest comeback in nba history! SCREW THE CRITICS. THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE! forget the non believers, we're in this for the long run, no doubt about that.
KICK THEIR BUTTS IN SAN ANTONIO!
Ron - Arizona
Game 4...that is the intensity the SUNS need to play every game with. They played great defense and they played agressively. That is how you WIN.
Someone has to figure that out for the SUNS. How do you bottle Game 4 intensity? Play that way and you can beat anyone.
Bosco - Glendale
You guys showed alot of heart in game 4 keep it up in the games to come we Believe do you? SUNSFAN33 for life! GO SUNS!
EDON - Philippines
NASH,BORIS,BELL,STOUDOMIRE AND SHAQ,WE STILL BELIEVE,ITS NOT ONLY MIRACLE BUT TRULY BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN DO IT.
leo - chatsworth california
Good game but we still need 3 more to go second round but anyway that's all we need the first win and go one game at a time....Question to all coaches about the hack a shaq...Can they still foul O'neal when he's outside the line or the end zone????????
Nat - Arizona
I'm still believing in you guys!!! You're totally right, Raja. You guys aren't done until the Spurs win one more game and I know you guys won't give them that chance!! If you play as well as you did Sunday, you guys are definitely going to win the next 3 games. I'm really believing in you--Steve, Raja, Boris, Amare, and Shaq--you can do it!! GO SUNS!!!!
Gian - Phil
gogogo and win the championship for us suns!
philip - nigeria
i wish suns the best of luck, play with spirit and heart because i believe u can win
Darrel - Hon Kong
Raja Bell!!!!!
Your tuff defense and mentality inspires me to play shooting guard on my school team.
Its not over yet!!!!
GO FOR IT
Stephen - Philippines
Where we can do this happens! Go Raj!
Ralph - London
history has to be made eventually and Suns will be the first one. 2 years ago it was 'beat LA'. Now it is 'beat SA'!!
DOR - Phoenix
Yes, let the Suns make history and not be history... We are not going home yet... You can do it Suns... Keep that fire and energy going, keep that team effort coming... keep that ball rolling and counting for your fan's sake... We still BELIEVE!!!
Tara - Arizona
Raja Bell is a basketball player, he loves to shoot 3-pointers, on the court with his teammates backing his every move. He is so cute, sexy, and i love his awesome smile...... that people love i love you Raja. And I want to meet him like crazy!!!!! Just tell every one that i have him on myspace that's cool.........
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