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Suns Blaze Past Rockets

Posted Mar 23, 08 5:52 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Suns reminded the recently unbeatable Rockets what it's like to be left in the dust, posting record stats on its way to a 122-113 triumph and a jump to third in the Western Conference. White hot from the start, Phoenix shot a mind-boggling 76% in the first half, with even more impressive free-throw efforts, reports the Arizona Republic.

Amare Stoudemire made all 20 of his attempts from the line on the way to scoring 38 points, breaking the Suns' single game record and tying for second in NBA history. Shaquille O'Neal also pleasantly surprised his team by going 7-for-9, totaling 23 points. Tracy McGrady topped out Houston's scoring with 30 points, plus nine assists and seven boards.

Source Arizona Republic (Phoenix)

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Houston Rockets Tracy McGrady (1) looks to pass as Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 22, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (13) passes around Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Phoenix.   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal shoots over Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo (55) as Tracy McGrady (1) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game.   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) of Argentina, drives the lane against Phoenix Suns forward Boris Diaw, of France, during the second quarter.   (Associated Press)
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