Steve Blake (strained abdomen) will be a game-time decision on Friday. If he plays, Blake would get a healthy dose of minutes with Steve Nash (leg) still on the sidelines. Mike D'Antoni said during his introductory press conference that he's been hoping to coach Blake for the past 10 years, adding, "He's perfect for this system." MDA's system may play to the strengths of Blake and Chris Duhon, but we're unswayed by his glowing optimism.