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00:00And now, introducing your Phoenix Suns!
00:10At guard, Steve Nash!
00:17At the other guard position, Raja Bhau!
00:24At forward, Grant Hill!
00:31At the other forward position, John Marion!
00:38At center, Amore Stoudemire!
00:43Crack it up!
00:55Welcome everyone to this exciting NBA exhibition game here in Phoenix.
01:00The visiting New Orleans Hornets will face off against the Suns here at the arena.
01:05Hi everyone, here with Kenny Smith, Craig Sager, I'm Kevin Harvey.
01:10Well, both of these squads, they can really light it up from the outside.
01:14In a game like this, no lead is safe, because either team can subtly heat up from the outside and start raining shots down.
01:21While the players get loosened up, let's take a look at the key matchup of the game.
01:26Kenny, Kevin, there are two guys out there who I really think have the potential to be difference makers in this game.
01:33Marion is the cream of the crop when it comes to small forwards.
01:37This guy is a defensive powerhouse, whether he's man-to-man or bringing wingside help.
01:42As a player, those are the guys you love to have on your team.
01:46Standing across the court is another difference maker.
01:50Wes can certainly hold his own at the power forward position.
01:53He's such a hard worker, he can do a little bit of everything.
01:56A great competitor, no question.
01:59Now, let's take a quick look at the starting lineups, as we're just about ready to get this one started.
02:04The Suns are a superb offensive ball club.
02:07The Hornets are really efficient at the free throw line.
02:10All right, Kenny, we're just about ready for the tip to get this one started.
02:14Just about ready for the tip to get this one started.
02:26The Hornets take the tip off and will set up the offense.
02:30Passes to Peterson.
02:34The pass to Stojakovic.
02:36Hazia can't nail the jumper.
02:38To Nash.
02:40Well, that was still a good shot, Kev.
02:42With his touch, he'll hit that more often than not.
02:45It's stolen by Nash.
02:52Beyond the arc.
02:53On the money!
03:08Chandler inbounds it to Paul.
03:11The Hornets with the ball.
03:13And it's a three-point game.
03:15Swung it to Peterson.
03:17Passes to the wing.
03:19Tries the spin move.
03:24Passes it to Paul.
03:28Five on the shot clock.
03:30Pass to West.
03:31To the bucket!
03:33Hits front iron and bounces in.
03:36West got right to the rack because the D totally lost track of him.
03:40The Suns bring it up right around.
03:42Four minutes left in the first quarter.
03:46Kick out to Nash.
03:47On loads.
03:49Stoudemire keeps it alive.
03:51It's good! Nice offensive rebound.
03:59Greg Segre has some extra information for us.
04:01Well, I had a moment to speak with Mike D'Antoni, coach of the Suns.
04:05I asked him what he thought would be the key against this tough defensive squad.
04:09He said, we just need to execute our offense.
04:12If we do that, I like our chances.
04:15A confident statement.
04:16We'll see if they can get it done.
04:18Thanks, Greg.
04:19The Suns with the ball.
04:21It's all time.
04:25Swings it to Bell.
04:27Backs down.
04:28Skip pass to Bell.
04:31Stoudemire.
04:33Great pass by Bell.
04:35His scoring ability is so valuable, Kevin.
04:38He's a guy you can rely on to make shots.
04:43Pass. Right side.
04:45On loads.
04:47Stoudemire is on it.
04:49To Nash.
04:52Skips it to Hill.
04:56The dish to Marion.
04:59From six feet.
05:00Not this time.
05:012.55 left in the first.
05:09Swings it to the top of the key.
05:13Pass. Left side.
05:16Six seconds to shoot.
05:18Passes inside.
05:20Passes it to the left block.
05:22Hill anticipated the pass and cut it off.
05:26Passes it to the top of the key.
05:28Pulled in by Chandler.
05:30The Hornets with the ball.
05:32It's a two-point differential.
05:35Lobbed to Peja.
05:40To the rack.
06:00Passes to Hill.
06:02Passes to Hill.
06:04The layup cashed in by Hill.
06:09Inbound pass to Paul.
06:11The Hornets with the ball.
06:131.58 left in the first quarter.
06:18Bounce pass to West.
06:21Shoots it up.
06:23Peterson gets rizzled for a loose ball foul.
06:26That's his first foul.
06:28First team foul.
06:33The field to Amaro.
06:35The dunk was just crushed in by Stoudemire.
06:49The Hornets bring it up.
06:51They're down 11-7.
06:57The Hornets with the ball.
06:591-7.
07:04The pass to Stojakovic.
07:07Peterson gets nothing but net.
07:10Sometimes folks forget about his decent mid-range jumper.
07:13He can stroke those given a chance.
07:16They're shooting 55% from the floor.
07:21Passes to Nash.
07:25Pump fakes.
07:29To Nash.
07:31Six seconds to shoot.
07:33Launches beyond the arc.
07:35Ricks it off right iron.
07:37No good.
07:38The Hornets with the ball.
07:4057 seconds left in the first.
07:43The handoff to Peterson.
07:45Stojakovic tries to coast him up.
07:48Bucket off the drop step was put in by Stojakovic.
07:51He would not be denied on that jam.
07:53Ripped it down over the defense.
07:56The Suns bring it up.
07:58We've got a tie ball game here.
08:02Passes to Hill.
08:04Had his pass go out of bounds.
08:06And he'll give up the ball.
08:16Swings it to Peterson.
08:18The pass to Stojakovic.
08:20Tosses it up.
08:22Money on the jump shot.
08:25When he gets a nice look at the bucket like that,
08:27it's almost automatic.
08:29Sweet J.
08:30Not so sweet defense.
08:32Five second difference between the shot clock and the game clock.
08:36Beautiful feed and it's laid in by Bell.
08:41Inbound pass to Paul.
08:43The Hornets bring it up.
08:45They're shooting 66% for the quarter.
08:54Three.
08:55Two.
08:56One.
08:57Go.
08:58Three.
08:59Two.
09:00One.
09:01Go.
09:02Three.
09:03Two.
09:04One.
09:05Go.
09:06With the crossover.
09:07Three.
09:08Two.
09:09One.
09:10Go.
09:11Sails in.
09:12Pressed it in on the way up.
09:13At the end of one and it's close.
09:14The score 15 to 13.
09:16Kenny, what's stood out for you so far?
09:19Kevin, I've been especially impressed by two players.
09:22Paul has been taking care of business in the first quarter.
09:25He's getting the shots he wants and he's knocking them down.
09:28Stoudemire has managed to drop his share points on the other side,
09:31but he's going to need to keep up the intensity.
09:34All right, Kenny.
09:35Just a few moments remaining as we get set to resume.
09:43Hill throws it in to start the second.
09:53Nash.
09:54Paul grabs the rebound inside.
09:56Nash is in disbelief after that miss.
09:59Me too.
10:02Pass to West.
10:03The finger roll was laid in by West.
10:07Passes it to Hill.
10:10Tries to back him in.
10:1313 feet out.
10:16Chandler reels in the defensive rebound.
10:19The Hornets with the ball.
10:22They're 8 for 11 from the floor.
10:26To Paul.
10:29Far side.
10:32Throws it up.
10:35Good from 11 feet out.
10:38West set that up perfectly.
10:41Nice look.
10:44The Suns with the ball.
10:47They're behind by 6.
10:50Passes to the middle.
10:53And the floater banks it in.
11:04The Hornets bring it up.
11:07Under 4 minutes left in the half.
11:10Passes to Paisa.
11:13Paisa.
11:17Passes to Paisa.
11:20Paisa doesn't get enough under it.
11:23To Nash.
11:26Dishes down low.
11:29From inside.
11:32Nash snatches it inside.
11:35Rebounded and the score by Nash.
11:38Nash got in a prime scoring position and got the job done.
11:41Nice execution.
11:45Passes to the top of the key.
11:48Passes it to the right side.
11:51From just inside the arc.
11:54A little long, but it goes in.
11:57The Suns with the ball.
12:00And it's a 4 point game.
12:09The pass to Bell.
12:13Stoudemire backs him down.
12:16Feeds it inside.
12:186 seconds to shoot.
12:20Rebounded by Chandler.
12:22That's his 4th rebound thus far.
12:24Paul crosses it over.
12:27The kick out to Peterson.
12:30Amare grabbed that pass and kicked it off.
12:37Was out of bounds there.
12:39Custom possessions.
12:42Barbosa comes in off the bench.
12:49Jackson to make his first stint off the bench.
12:54The Hornets with the ball.
12:56They've been doing a great job so far sharing the rock on offense.
13:05Swings it to Stojakovic.
13:08With the crossover.
13:11Skip pass to Paul.
13:13Puts up the tray.
13:15Amare corrals it.
13:17And that's his 5th rebound in this one.
13:19Passed it to Barbosa.
13:23Skips it to Amare.
13:25Shoots.
13:27Nice feed by Stoudemire.
13:29Bell was quick on the draw with that shot.
13:31But he was open and he knocked it down.
13:39The Hornets with the ball.
13:42154 left in the half.
13:48Passes it to the left side.
13:51Back to Stojakovic.
13:54Count the J by Pajic.
14:01Nash brings it up the floor.
14:03He's got 4 assists.
14:08Passes to Bell.
14:10From downtown.
14:12Hits the back iron.
14:13But gets the lucky bounce.
14:15You can't give a great shooter that much breathing room, Coach.
14:18The Hornets with the ball.
14:20They're ahead 23 to 22.
14:25Swings it to the left side.
14:27From just inside the arc.
14:29Gets it to full.
14:33The inbound to Nash.
14:39Passes to Barbosa.
14:41Dumps it down low.
14:43Intercepted by West.
14:45Good thought to dump it inside.
14:47But, Kev, you've got to have a clear passing.
14:55The lob to West.
14:58To Paul.
15:02For 3.
15:04Releases it.
15:06Stojakovic.
15:15The Suns with the ball.
15:17They're 4 for 8 for the quarter.
15:19Passes it back to Nash.
15:21The pass to Bell.
15:23Throws it up.
15:25Chandler goes way up to get that rebound.
15:28He had a little window there.
15:30But he's not exactly automatic for midrange.
15:33Six second difference between the shot clock and the game plan.
15:37Bounced it to West.
15:40Stojakovic.
15:41Chandler corrals the miss.
15:43Bounces it to Jackson.
15:45Passes to West.
15:46Feeds it to the middle.
15:48The Hornets touched it last before it went out of bounds.
15:58Takes a 3.
15:59Pounced off back iron and in.
16:04The Suns win.
16:12To Stojakovic.
16:14Not automatic.
16:19We've reached halftime with the score 30 to 25.
16:23Well, we're seeing some nice execution on the offensive end.
16:26Both teams are in the zone.
16:28Well, it's time for our 2K Sports Halftime Report.
16:34Thanks, Kevin.
16:35The Hornets are in control.
16:37Stojakovic has been automatic from 3-point range.
16:40He's got to be feeling confident right now.
16:50The Suns are struggling to stay close.
16:52Nash has been carrying the load for them.
16:55They're only a few shots back.
16:57So they're definitely still alive.
17:00Thanks for the update, Kenny.
17:02Let's have a look at the team stats from the first half.
17:04The Hornets have been getting good looks at the bucket,
17:06as you can see from their field goal percentage.
17:08Kind of like their chances in the second half if they can keep clicking on offense.
17:12Let's send it over to Craig Sager for the Gatorade around the cooler update.
17:21Thanks for the update, Kenny.
17:23The Hornets are in control.
17:25They're only a few shots back.
17:28Thanks, Kevin.
17:29A little while ago I spoke with Mike D'Antoni, coach of the Suns.
17:33He told me that he's really happy with the way they've been playing so far.
17:36He added that he wants his team to pick up the energy
17:39and told me that if they don't, this game could take a turn for the worse in a hurry.
17:43Should prove to be an interesting second half.
17:47All right, Craig.
17:48We should be ready to get going in just a moment.
17:57Let's go.
18:05Marion throws it in to start the third.
18:09Feeds it to Amaro.
18:11Backs in.
18:13Passes to the left side.
18:16Goes up.
18:17Chandler snitches the rebound.
18:20The bounce pass to Pasha.
18:22On the wing.
18:23Planks it off the back iron.
18:26Nash brings it up the court.
18:28He's two for three from deep.
18:30Marion crosses it over.
18:33West picked off that pass for his second takeaway of the contest.
18:38West hacks and he'll go to the line for a couple.
18:44Shoot.
18:46And he makes the first one.
18:54And he splits the free throws.
18:56The putback was off by Chandler.
18:59The floater was off the mark by Stojakovic.
19:03Stojakovic went up strong in the lane, but heavy defensive pressure was waiting for him.
19:08He's going to get it.
19:09He's going to get it.
19:10He's going to get it.
19:11Stojakovic went up strong in the lane, but heavy defensive pressure was waiting for him.
19:16The three-pointer was missed by Bell.
19:18And it's a six-point game.
19:22Passes to Stojakovic.
19:26With the crossover.
19:29The pass to Paul.
19:31From about 19 feet.
19:33Can't cash in.
19:36Nash brings it up.
19:37He's shooting 66% from downtown.
19:40Raises up.
19:42Can't connect on the quick shot.
19:52Bounce pass to West.
19:55Deja.
19:56Snaps the net.
19:58Stojakovic possesses a deadly mid-range shot.
20:01Sag off him for a second, and he'll stop and pop right in your grill.
20:05The Suns with the ball.
20:07About three and a half minutes left in the third.
20:11Swings it to Hill.
20:14Stoudemire tries to back down.
20:16Pass.
20:17Left side.
20:18Flyers from 14.
20:20It's the kind roll off the front of the rim.
20:26The Hornets with the ball.
20:28They're leading by six.
20:33Skip pass.
20:34Top of the key.
20:36Puts it up.
20:37Chandler snatches it down.
20:39Inside.
20:41The Suns with the ball.
20:42They're shooting 47% from the field.
20:47Lobs it to Stoudemire.
20:49Tries to post him up.
20:52Dishes it to the middle.
20:54The pass cut off by Bell.
20:56Passes it to Nash.
21:00Shoots from the post.
21:01Banks it right in.
21:03Put the ball in his hands and good things will happen for you.
21:06He's so dangerous.
21:10The Hornets bring it up.
21:122.38 left in the third quarter.
21:19Pass.
21:20Down low.
21:22And it's tracked down.
21:23The Hornets to Nash.
21:28The prayer.
21:29Flips it in for two.
21:31Nash!
21:36The Hornets bring it up.
21:38The Hornets bring it up.
21:39They're clinging to a small lead.
21:45Passes to Stojakovic.
21:47Lob.
21:48Inside.
21:49Inside.
21:51Short but gets the kind roll and goes in.
21:54Chandler isn't in the game for shooting.
21:56But he took advantage of that opportunity and got it to fourth.
22:00Nash brings it up.
22:01He's four for eight from the field.
22:08Passes to the high post.
22:10Ahmari backs down.
22:12Bell hits the jumper.
22:29The Hornets bring it up.
22:301.39 left in the third.
22:34The pass to Pasha.
22:35About 16.
22:37Ahmari grabs the rebound inside.
22:40They can tie it with the basket here.
22:43Swings it to Marion.
22:45Tried to take the lead but it was off by Marion.
22:48That was a judgment call.
22:50He took a quick shot there but it was a pretty good look.
22:54Lob to West.
22:56Fires.
22:58Chandler grabs it and that's his tenth rebound in this one.
23:01Hit back iron and bounced in.
23:03Wheeled in by Chandler.
23:05The Suns with the ball.
23:07They're shooting 50% from beyond the arc.
23:10Defensive rebound corralled by Chandler.
23:13It's a four point ball game.
23:18Passes it to Pasha.
23:25Hands it to Peterson.
23:28Seven on the shot clock.
23:30Seven on the shot clock.
23:36Peterson.
23:38Marion gets it but surprisingly that's only his second rebound so far.
23:42From 11 feet away.
23:44Buries it.
23:46Bell kind of got lost in the shuffle and as a result he bagged the open inside shot.
23:56Inbound pass to Paul.
23:58The Hornets bring it out.
24:0028 seconds left in the third quarter.
24:02Peterson crosses it over.
24:13Seven on the shot clock.
24:19Tustajakovic.
24:21From the corner.
24:23Swishes it through.
24:25There's a real confident shooter right there.
24:27Blanketed by the defense and it didn't faze him a bit.
24:30Got it up.
24:32Not this time.
24:35We're at the end of the third quarter with the score 39 to 35.
24:39Kenny, I know it's not over yet but do you have a guess who will be the player of the game?
24:44I think it's still up in the air but I'll tell you who I'd go with.
24:47Stoyakovic has been holding his own out there and they've got the lead.
24:51I won't be surprised if he gets the play of the game.
24:54Thanks Kenny.
24:55Now it's time to begin the fourth quarter.
25:04West inbounds it to start the final quarter.
25:09Passes to Peterson.
25:11Can his pass go out of bounds?
25:13Will he give up the ball?
25:22Passes to the baseline.
25:23Was out of bounds there.
25:25That will cost them possession.
25:39The pass to Hill.
25:44Lobs it to the baseline.
25:46Backs him down.
25:50Fires from the right block.
25:51Chandler snatches the defensive rebound.
25:54The Hornets with the ball.
25:56About four and a half minutes left in the game.
26:00Dumps it off to Pasion.
26:02Nash brings it up the floor.
26:04He's got 10 points.
26:06In close.
26:08Draws right iron but falls through with the kind bounce.
26:12Beautiful feed inside for the score.
26:14He placed that one perfect.
26:16They lead 39 to 37.
26:20Passes it to Peterson.
26:22Dishes to Paul.
26:24To the bucket.
26:26Lays it in off the glass.
26:38Swings it to Hill.
26:40Lets it go.
26:42Hits the quick shot.
26:44To Peterson.
26:47Launches it.
26:49Bounces off the left rim and out.
26:52The Suns bring it up.
26:54They can even the score with the bucket.
26:56Pass to Nash.
26:59Passes to Nash.
27:02The pass to Hill.
27:05The pass to Pasion.
27:07The pass to Pasion.
27:09The pass to Hill.
27:11The pass to Pasion.
27:14To tie it up.
27:16Connects.
27:18Hill did a nice job to get the rock there in the position to score.
27:27The score is knotted at 41.
27:35Cross court.
27:37Dish inside.
27:40West nails the bank shot.
27:44Here we go.
27:47Nash brings it up the court.
27:49He's shooting 50% from the floor.
27:52Lob, baseline.
27:54Unloads from nine.
27:56Bones line.
27:58A little quick on the trigger there with a man in his face.
28:01But you can't argue with the results.
28:03The Hornets with the ball.
28:052-51.
28:07Left to the fourth.
28:09Passes to the wing.
28:11Pulls the trigger.
28:13Brings it from just inside the three-point line.
28:22Passes it to Amaro.
28:24From downtown.
28:26Money!
28:36The Hornets with the ball.
28:38They've still got some time.
28:44The lob to West.
28:46West tries to post him up.
28:48Short shot and miss by Chandler.
28:51The Suns bring it up.
28:53They're shooting 55% for the game.
28:56Collected inside by Paul.
28:58Hill is shaking his head on that one.
29:01I don't think he can believe it either.
29:03To Peterson.
29:05With the crossover.
29:08Bounces it to Paul.
29:13Swings it to Peterson.
29:15The three ball.
29:17Hits right rim and doesn't fall.
29:20Skip pass to Bell.
29:24Kicks it out to Marion.
29:30Passes to Hill.
29:32Passes to the high post.
29:36Takes it up.
29:38Gently drops it in.
29:40Effortless, soft layup.
29:41Nice play.
29:51The Hornets with the ball.
29:53They've got to score quickly.
29:56The pass to Peterson.
29:59Passes to Stojakovic.
30:01Dish to Peterson.
30:03And they close in to the 10.
30:05They'll give them a bucket.
30:11The inbound to Nash.
30:13The Suns with the ball.
30:15They're 4 for 7 from downtown.
30:18Step on the line.
30:20And they will give up the ball.
30:28To Peterson.
30:32Bounces it down low.
30:34Let's it fly from the wing.
30:36Hits the far iron.
30:38But it goes in.
30:39Great delivery with the bounce pass.
30:41He kept it away from the deep.
30:43And set up the shot perfectly.
30:45Dishes it inside.
30:48Hill.
30:50No dice for 9 feet out.
30:52The Hornets with the ball.
30:5450 seconds left in the game.
30:59Skips it to Peyton.
31:076 seconds to shoot.
31:09For 3.
31:11Omari grabs it.
31:13And that's his 10th rebound in this one.
31:15Passes to Hill.
31:17To the rack.
31:19Tries to drop it in but it won't go.
31:21Stojakovic brings it up.
31:23He's 9 for 19 for the game.
31:25One second difference between the shot clock and the game clock.
31:31Nash has picked up his first foul of the game.
31:40Hill has picked up his second foul.
31:53No good on the first.
32:02Sinks the second.
32:04And that will put him up by 2.
32:06The Sun.
32:08The Sun.
32:10Call timeout.
32:12They're trailing by 2.
32:148 seconds left in the fourth.
32:33Dumps it to Omari.
32:35Tries to back him in.
32:37Too high.
32:39Can't convert the layup.
32:41Marion has picked up his first foul of the game.
32:49Good on the first.
32:51And that makes it a 3 point lead.
32:57Gets them both.
32:59And it's a 4 point ball game.
33:01The Suns will take a timeout here.
33:03They're down by 4.
33:05One second left in the game.
33:07The Suns.
33:24To end the run.
33:26Oh, missed it.
33:28There's the buzzer.
33:30The Hornets defeat the Suns 52-48.
33:33It was a hard fought game.
33:35You got that right, Kevin.
33:37The Hornets worked to get high percentage shots and it paid off.
33:40When you give extra effort and make the extra pass, good things happen.
33:44Thank you, Kenny.
33:46And now, let's take a quick look at the player of the game.
33:50Well, he clearly deserves it, Kevin.
33:53He made the difference out there and he gets the nod.
33:55You said it.
33:57Stajakovic played his heart out.
33:5919 points, 5 assists, and he's the player of the game.
34:03Time for us to say goodbye for Kenny Smith and Craig Sager.
34:07This is Kevin Harland.
34:09Thanks for joining us for this presentation of the NBA on 2K Sports.