Suns vs. Celtics

I watched almost 3 quarters of this game. A new record for the season! Some thoughts:

• I love watching Steve Nash play. All high school, college, and NBA point guards should be forced to watch highlights of Nash Clockwork Orange style. He does everything right: he always finds the open guy, blows by people quicker than him, and he runs the ball up every time. Imagine if an NBA guard who was actually fast ran the ball up every time.
• The Suns defense reminds me of something the great Tommy Heinsohn once said, "If your team scores 125, your defense only has to be good enough to hold the other team to 124."
• That being said, Payton needs to be traded NOW. Defense starts with the point guard and Payton doesn't even bother with defense now. Sure the Celtics would lose something on offense, but it's not like the Celtics have a well-oiled machine on offense. The Celtics need to give West and Banks playing time for the next few months, so they can make an informed decision if they need to find another point guard or stick with their young guys. Payton's leaving at the end of the season anyway.
• Pierce has actually looked better lately with the younger players. I'd still trade him, but I wouldn't give him away. I'd give away Payton.
• Looks like Mark Blount found the keys to Vin Baker's liquor cabinet. I don't believe the Celt's gave this stiff a contract. Somewhere Pervis Ellison is smiling.
• Is their anyone happier than Amare Stoudamire ? With Nash around his wrists must be bruised from dunking so much.
• So I saw a high scoring game (128-119) and heard U2 during commercials. Is it the 80's again? When's Silver Spoons on?