Unfortunately, they have ran up against a pretty potent LA Lakers attack in the Western Conference Finals and are in a 2-0 hole. Sunday's game in the desert is a must win for the Suns and here are 5 ways they can get back in the series.
1.) Let Nash..Be NashSteve Nash is not having the same affect on the Lakers as he did in the series against San Antonio. While his assists are up considerably (14apg) in the first 2 games his scoring is down 10 points (12ppg).
Its true the Lakers are a great defensive team but the 2-Time MVP winner has got to score some points if his team expects to even win a game in this series. He is shooting 50% from the field but that means nothing when you have only taken 18 shots in 2 games. Is he not getting good looks? Or is he over passing? The later sounds humorous when describing the pure pg but the Suns rely on his scoring too.
2.) Earth to Amare..Play some D!
The 3 Time All-Star has not been playing defense his entire career. I mean he only averages around 1.2 blocks per game even though he can touch the top of the backboard and has the same athletic powers as a certain Superman that resides in Orlando.
Although the Lakers are keeping a close eye on the Suns star, he has to be able to guard someone...anyone on the block. Not to mention he only has pulled down 9 rebounds in games against the Lakers. Los Suns need Amare to step up on the other side of the ball if they want a W.
3.) Run Baby Run
The Suns have been outscored by the Lakers 252-219 over two games and that is surprising seeing how much the Suns like to run. I picked the Suns in this series due to the fact that I believed they could convince the Lakers to play a track meet type game in which they could not keep up for 48 Min's. Wrong! The Lakers are moving the ball so crisp and precise the Suns are now the team slowing down.
In order to win they must push the pace and go small and connect on those 3 point attempts that have been alluding them thus far in the series.
4.) Bench Play
Channing Frye has moved back to the bench and his production has declined worse than a bad stock option. 1.5 points per game so you can guess how bad his 3 point attempts have been. A 1-9 mark in 2 games including that dreaded 1-7 outing the last game. They need him to stretch the floor and give Amare room to dance with the rim.
Dragic made a name for himself in Game 3 against San Antonio and he too has been a non factor off the bench. Hopefully Dudley can continue to knock down open 3's as he is proving to be the only consistent scorer on the Suns bench.
Peace,
Agent34
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