[EricaLubarsky]

8. Damp must throw his weight around. Big Damp can and needs to dominate the skinny American and the miscellaneous Euro players that he'll face. He looked like Shaq against Brad Miller. He should be able to dominate a commitee of 7'0" 235lb Hunter, 6'11" 250 Voskuhl and possibly Lampe and Vroman. If he dominates offensively, he will require a double team which will kill the Suns. If he kills the suns defensively, then they will need to play funky lineups like the Stoudamire at center lineup which will give us the advantage in the long run.

4a. We must wear out their guards. I don't expect to get many steals and traps on Nash. He's a smart player, but if we make him work the entire floor instead of letting the ball bounce all the way to the three point line before picking it up, then he will be tired by the fourth. Leandro Barbosa is good and can get hot offensively, but he certainly isnt Nash. No question.