Clippers can't keep up with Warriors, T'wolves shock Grizz with rally
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Mar 20, 08 5:36 AM CDT
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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:
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Kings blast past Warriors, Suns get 5th straight over Blazers
Houston Chronicle Mar 19, 08 5:34 AM CDT
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The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like that," Tracy McGrady told the Houston Chronicle . Elsewhere in the league:
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Jefferson hits winning shot for Nets, Suns explode against Kings
Associated Press Mar 16, 08 1:10 PM CDT
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Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and Kevin House had 17 as the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 99-77, reports the Associated Press. Ray Allen sat out with a bruised heel. With Allen out, recent signing Sam Cassell made his biggest contribution so far to the Celtics as he hit three jumpers to spark an 18-6 run in the decisive second quarter. In other NBA action:
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Butler returns to deny King James; Artest shines against Blazers
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Mar 14, 08 3:20 AM CDT
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After Shaquille O'Neal fouled out of the game midway through the third—with the fourth technical foul called on Phoenix—the Suns regrouped before a furious home crowd to top the Warriors 123-115, reports the Arizona Republic. Golden State's league-leading offense outshot Phoenix 105-82 due to turnovers and offensive boards, but was out gunned 54% to 41%. Also in hoops:
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Suns broil Grizzlies; Bulls subdue Jazz in Kirilenko's return
Los Angeles Times Mar 12, 08 5:19 AM CDT
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The feisty Raptors kept it close until late, but Kobe's well-rounded 34-7-7 proved insurmountable in the Lakers' 117-108 triumph, reports the Los Angeles Times. Nonetheless, diminutive guard T.J. Ford did surprising damage inside, slashing for 28 points in the absence of bruising All-Star Chris Bosh. Also in pro basketball:
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O'Neal, Steve Nash lead Phoenix to a
94-87 victory
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Mar 9, 08 10:10 PM CDT
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Don’t count Shaquille O’Neal out just yet. The big man put up some all-around big numbers for the Suns today, as they defeated the Spurs, 94-87. Shaq scored 14 points, while also snagging 16 rebounds for Phoenix in their road win. Steve Nash, one of five others to put up double-digit numbers, led the team with 19 points and 14 assists, reports the Arizona Republic .
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Lakers cream Clippers, Timberwolves surprise all with win over Kings
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Mar 8, 08 5:39 AM CST
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After three quarters of close play, the cracks in the Suns' defense widened enough for the Jazz to march through, outscoring Phoenix 41-24 in the fourth on the way to a 126-118 victory. Amare Stoudemire had 37 points on 12-for-16 shooting and Shaquille O'Neal found his groove for 20 points, but all for naught, writes the Arizona Republic. In other NBA action:
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Shaq experiment, Suns continue to sputter; Denver nears playoffs
Associated Press Mar 6, 08 12:51 AM CST
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Carmelo Anthony had a great all-around game, scoring 30 points and hauling in 13 rebounds as Denver bested the suddenly-swooning Phoenix Suns 126-113. The win moves the Nuggets one game behind Golden State for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Despite the strong effort Anthony didn’t lead Denver in scoring - that honor went to Allen Iverson with 31, reports the Associated Press.
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Suns are hot early, Blazers flare up late and Phoenix wins 97-72
Los Angeles Times Mar 5, 08 4:14 AM CST
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The Lakers were trailing by 13 points going into the fourth quarter against the Kings when Kobe turned it on and the Lakers cashed in for a 36-18 run. Half of Bryant's 34 points came in that surge, and the result was a 117-105 win that recalled the teams' rivalry of old, the Los Angeles Times reports. Meanwhile, in Portland:
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Sweep season series with 120-103 battering
Associated Press Feb 28, 08 4:05 AM CST
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Chris Paul's 25 points and three steals dealt another blow to Phoenix, AP reports. Last night's 120-103 battering of the Suns earned New Orleans a four-game sweep of the season series between the two teams, and provided respite from a three-game losing streak. With the Hornets' victory, the new-look Suns have lost three of their last five.
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