The Suns played an almost perfect 24 minutes in the second half, showing the Spurs and the rest of the league what they’re truly capable of. I tried not to even speak during their total dismantling of the Spurs, as it seemed almost too good to be true.

What if it isn’t? What if they can put together games like that throughout the playoffs?

Quick thoughts:

-Manu - 3-12. Can we officially anoint Raja a Manu stopper?

-Tony Parker had 16 in the first half but ended up scoring just 4 more points. I’m not so sure I’m ready for a basketball reality where Coach D makes defensive adjustments.

-I’m not defending Bruce Bowen’s elbow to Amare’s chest in the least bit (he’s a coward, notice Popovich didn’t let him back on the court) but the Suns for the most part made him pay for his physical defense on Nash. Three or four solid picks were set on him, Shaq with a couple and Amare getting in on the action as well. Bowen needs to understand his physical brand of basketball comes with a price.

-Boris dunked this evening. I couldn’t be more surprised than if I woke up with my head sewn to the floor.

-I don’t know exactly how to record and upload videos to youtube but I’m working on it. If I actually knew what I was doing, the first clip I’d post would be the 3-point play Amare finished by somehow dunking through Tim Duncan’s hand.

Duncan met him at the top, blocked it/fouled him, and Amare still slammed it home. No one finishes like Amare. He’s unbelievable.

-just 26 free throws in the game tonight. Looks like the officials are gearing up for the playoffs and letting teams play. Last year this would unnerve me but with Shaq now on the squad, Amare playing at power forward and Raja and Giricek staying physical, I’m ready to embrace it.

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