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Suns Battle Sonics for 6th Straight Success

Clippers can't keep up with Warriors, T'wolves shock Grizz with rally

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 20, 2008 5:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Sonics tried desperately to reverse their trend of 12 losses in 13 games, and with the Suns giving up 17 turnovers in the first half alone, that feat seemed possible, the Arizona Republic reports. But Phoenix rallied past their own dreadful defense to shoot 57%, with 15 three-pointers, on the way to a 110-98 victory. In other hoops action:

  • Stephen Jackson scored 29 and Monta Ellis added 28 in Golden State's textbook dismantling of the Clippers, who got 24 points from Al Thornton but not much else in a 116-100 loss.
  • In a game Rudy Gay "thought we should have won," Memphis bled away a 16-point lead as Minnesota rallied for a 98-94 victory.

Los Angeles Clippers' Tim Thomas, left, is double-teamed by Golden State Warriors' Al Harrington, center, and Monta Ellis during an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Los Angeles Clippers' Tim Thomas, left, is double-teamed by Golden State Warriors' Al Harrington, center, and Monta Ellis during an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson, right, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers' Tim Thomas in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson, right, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers' Tim Thomas in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Kirk Snyder, front, looks for someone to pass to after beating Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, back, to a loose ball.
Minnesota Timberwolves' Kirk Snyder, front, looks for someone to pass to after beating Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, back, to a loose ball.   (Associated Press)
Memphis Grizzlies' Kyle Lowry goes up for the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves' Randy Foye during the first quarter, Wednesday, March 19, 2008, Minneapolis.
Memphis Grizzlies' Kyle Lowry goes up for the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves' Randy Foye during the first quarter, Wednesday, March 19, 2008, Minneapolis.   (Associated Press)
Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay dunks during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in Minneapolis.
Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay dunks during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in Minneapolis.   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash drives past Seattle SuperSonics' Luke Ridnour during their NBA basketball game in Seattle, March 19, 2008. Nash scored 23 points in the 110-98 win over the SuperSonics.
Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash drives past Seattle SuperSonics' Luke Ridnour during their NBA basketball game in Seattle, March 19, 2008. Nash scored 23 points in the 110-98 win over the SuperSonics.   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, is fouled by Seattle SuperSonics' Damien Wilkins during their NBA basketball game in Seattle, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The Suns won 110-98.
Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, is fouled by Seattle SuperSonics' Damien Wilkins during their NBA basketball game in Seattle, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The Suns won 110-98.   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics' Jeff Green reacts at the final buzzer to the 110-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns in an NBA basketball game in Seattle, Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Seattle SuperSonics' Jeff Green reacts at the final buzzer to the 110-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns in an NBA basketball game in Seattle, Wednesday, March 19, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal swings on the rim after dunking as Seattle SuperSonics' Chris Wilcox, left, watches during an NBA basketball game in Seattle, Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal swings on the rim after dunking as Seattle SuperSonics' Chris Wilcox, left, watches during an NBA basketball game in Seattle, Wednesday, March 19, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis, left, lays the ball up over Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette (50) during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis, left, lays the ball up over Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette (50) during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.   (Associated Press)
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