Suns vs. Sonics

Seeing as how i took a half day at work today for no other reason than to, ummm, well i have no reason really. Regardless, since i've been home since about 1 this afternoon, i've been on a quest to perfect a homemade White Russian. Which, i might add, is coming along swimmingly, my own health and sobriety not withstanding.

Anyway, i hope to have this pursuit completed by the time the Suns tip-off tonight at 7, in an important game against the Sonics. Granted, the Sonics are struggling this year, but the Suns are coming off a good game last night at Portland. The Suns have struggled on back-to-backs this season, and this could be a potential trap game for the Suns.

The Suns come in riding a five-game winning streak, the longest in the NBA right now, and on a high of finally figuring things out with Shaq. The media has started to take notice, and some have proclaimed that the Suns are back on track to contend for a championship. The Suns are excited, and this is exactly the type of game that could trip them up if they look past it.

That said, i don't think this Suns team will do that. Not with Shaq, who in between tussling with Joel Pryzxjzilllyha (name spelled incorrectly on purpose) and getting mauled by James Jones, found time to shake hands with Blazers owner Paul Allen. Shaq has this team not only playing well, but focused as well.

I think the Suns are on track to contend in the Western Conference, and this current winning streak is the right start. They are only a game out of the Pacific Division lead, and home-court in the first-round of the playoffs. This is exactly the type of game they need to put away early on. And the way the Sonics have been getting scored on lately (289 points given up in their last games), the Suns should be able to do just that.

Now back to my own pursuit. My last White Russian wasn't as good as the one before, so i'm off to refine. See you all after the game...