Re-fueled Suns make easy work of Celtics 85-77
Boston Herald Feb 23, 08 5:43 AM CST
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With two straight losses behind them, and the offensive heavyweight Phoenix up next, the once-unbeatable Celtics focused on defense. Boston managed to hold the Suns to just 85 points, but 39% shooting led to a season-low 77 points, and a season-first third consecutive loss. "Tonight we were bad," coach Doc Rivers told the Boston Herald .
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Trade aims at making San Antonio bigger inside
San Antonio Express-News Feb 21, 08 4:13 AM CST
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Shortly after the Suns and Lakers each made high-profile trades for big inside men, the San Antonio Spurs moved to follow suit, picking up veteran center Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics. In return, the Spurs send under-utilized Francisco Elson and frequently injured Brent Barry, along with a 2009 first-round draft pick, reports the San Antonio Express-News .
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Though the big man holds his own in Phoenix debut
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Feb 21, 08 3:10 AM CST
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Despite being on the wrong end of a 130-124 finale, the "Big Cactus" proved his worth in his debut with Phoenix against the Lakers last night, the Arizona Republic reports. Shaquille O'Neal had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Suns, who are now locked in a first-place tie with Los Angeles in the fight for the Pacific Division.
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Phoenix-killer Ellis goes for 37 and hits clinching free throw
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Feb 14, 08 3:14 AM CST
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The Phoenix Suns usually win games when they lead in the fourth quarter, but the Golden State Warriors would have no part of that last night. Monta Ellis scored 37 points, including a key free throw in the closing seconds, as the Warriors beat the Suns, 120-118. Phoenix had won 30 of 32 when it led in the fourth, but blew a six-point lead.
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Shawn Marion's debut can't turn fortunes of struggling '06 champs
Associated Press Feb 10, 08 7:46 PM CST
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Shawn Marion was in the lineup for Miami today, but in the end, the result was the same. This time it was 104-94 against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, the Heat's 22nd loss in 23 games, reports AP. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Lamar Odom was strong on the glass with 18 rebounds. Mark Blount scored 22 for Miami.
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As Miami fall for second straight game following Shaq trade
Associated Press Feb 8, 08 12:08 AM CST
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Miami's woes continued last night, as the Heat were dismantled by Philly, 101-84. In the second game following the trade of Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, Miami was forced to once again try to survive without their new acquisitions, the AP reports. The Heat have netted one win in their past 22 contests.
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Misery continues for Shaqless Heat, slumping Knicks
Associated Press Feb 7, 08 1:00 AM CST
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If Clippers point guard Sam Cassell was auditioning to join his close friend Kevin Garnett with the Celtics, it didn't go very well. The wily vet was ejected in the first half for a flagrant foul on Rajon Rondo, who led the Celts to a 111-100 win with 24 points and eight dishes. Also in pro hoops:
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Star center passes physical, leaves struggling Miami for West power
Associated Press Feb 6, 08 6:15 PM CST
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Center Shaquille O’Neal is now a member of the Phoenix Suns after he passed a physical exam, the final barrier to the completion of his trade from the Miami Heat, the Associated Press reports. The Heat—which has the NBA's worst record at 9-37—exchanged O'Neal, 35, for forward Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks.
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Suns the front-running candidate
Miami Herald Feb 5, 08 11:32 PM CST
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The Heat yesterday gave Shaquille O'Neal's representation notice of serious and ongoing trade talks involving the center, according to the Miami Herald . Two informed officials reported a possible trade to Phoenix for forward Shawn Marion and point guard Marcus Banks, talks O'Neal's management confirmed they had been made aware of, while noting that nothing had yet been decided.
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Miami drops 14th straight game to Cavaliers, 97-90
Miami Herald Jan 22, 08 3:56 AM CST
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Dwyane Wade scored 42 points against the Cavaliers—32 in the second half—but even that wasn't enough to pull off something that hasn't happened in 14 games: a Miami win. LeBron James had 28 points and help from four teammates scoring in the double digits to put together a 97-90 victory, the Miami Herald reports.
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Suns' 2nd straight loss to sub-par opponent
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Dec 11, 07 12:09 AM CST
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The Phoenix Suns lost to Eastern Conference cellar-dweller Miami 117-113 tonight, on the heels of a defeat to the NBA’s worst team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, in their last game on Saturday. The Suns never led after the first quarter against the Heat and needed 21 points in the final four minutes to avoid an even more embarrassing home loss, reports the Arizona Republic .
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Meanwhile, Memphis takes two in a row for the first time this season
Associated Press Nov 28, 07 12:10 AM CST
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Ricky Davis had a season high 23 points off the bench, to help push the struggling Heat past Charlotte last night, 110-90, the AP reports. Rookie Daequan Cook missed only two shots en route to a career best 19 points, and stars Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal scored 13 and 15 points respectively, with limited playing time. In other action:
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Blazers topple Pistons, Sonics struggle again against Magic
Miami Herald Nov 14, 07 4:42 AM CST
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The Heat's struggles continued last night with a 97-91 loss to the Bobcats. Shaq scored 17 points in 25 minutes, but was only one of two Heat players in double figures. " I should play," sputtered furious coach Pat Riley. "I guarantee you I should suit up. I would play better than some of them right now."
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Leads Suns to victory with fourth quarter heroics
Associated Press Nov 9, 07 11:16 PM CST
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Despite a season high 25 points for Shaquille O'Neal, and a lead that grew as large as twelve points, the Miami Heat remain winless after last night, thanks largely to the efforts of Steve Nash. The two time MVP went on a tear late in the fourth, scoring 11 straight unanswered points, lifting Phoenix past the struggling Heat 106-101.
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