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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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Balanced attack keeps Phoenix's perfect record against Charlotte intact
Associated Press Feb 5, 08 1:34 AM CST
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Phoenix found the stroke from outside, making 16 three-pointers, and improved its all-time record against this version of Charlotte's NBA franchise to 8-0 with a 118-104 win. Leandro Barbosa led the Suns with 30 points; Raja Bell and Amare Stoudemire netted 24 apiece. Charlotte's zone defense couldn't shut down Phoenix, which shot 63% in the second half, reports the Arizona Republic .
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San Antonio breaks 3-game slide with 84-81 victory
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Feb 1, 08 3:46 AM CST
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After starting strong, the Suns began to give last night's game away, piece by piece, to the Spurs. Between converting seven San Antonio turnovers in the first quarter and getting blanked on seven of its final nine possessions, Phoenix gave away a 14-point lead to lose the game 84-81, its lowest score this season, the Arizona Republic reports.
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Yao, Rockets fend off Warriors, Bulls run over Timberwolves
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Jan 30, 08 12:46 AM CST
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The Phoenix Suns got 24 points from Amare Stoudemire en route to a 125-92 beat down of the Atlanta Hawks. Phoenix played arguably their best game of the season, dominating both ends of the floor. The statistics showed this dominance as the Suns set a season-high in field goal percentage (64.2) and a season-low in field goal percentage allowed (33.7), reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the Association:
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Phoenix puts clamps on Chicago while King James outscores Kobe
Associated Press Jan 27, 08 7:48 PM CST
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Orlando won a clash of division leaders today, 96-93 over Boston, on a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Hedo Turkoglu. The Magic managed to blow a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter but went back ahead on two buckets by Rashard Lewis. With injured Celtic Kevin Garnett sitting out, Dwight Howard was strong inside with 18 points, 16 rebounds. Elsewhere in hoops:
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Suns star hits jumper with 1.1 seconds left to beat Cleveland
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Jan 26, 08 5:44 AM CST
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Shawn Marion only made one basket for the Phoenix Suns last night, but he made it count. Marion hit a 10-foot baseline shot with 1.1 seconds to go to give the Suns a 110-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena, reports the Arizona Republic . Raja Bell scored 27 points as the Suns erased an 18-point first-half hole.
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Despite dismal record, Minnesota has Suns' number
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Jan 24, 08 5:15 AM CST
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Despite being at the bottom of the NBA barrel, the Minnesota Timberwolves have for the second time dealt Phoenix an embarrassing defeat, beating the first place Suns 117-107 last night, the Arizona Republic reports. Minnesota's Al Jefferson scored a career high 39 points, as the underdogs dominated on the boards, while the Suns couldn't control the ball, turning it over 16 times.
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Nash, Stoudemire come alive late, key a 114-105 Phoenix win
Associated Press Jan 23, 08 3:29 AM CST
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Down by six entering the fourth quarter, the stars of the Phoenix Suns emerged to lead their team to a 114-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Steve Nash scored 15 of his season-high 37 points and Amare Stoudemire notched 10 of his 19 in the final period as Phoenix became the first Western Conference team to reach the 30-win mark, reports the Associated Press.
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New Jersey extends its winless streak in Phoenix to 14
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Jan 21, 08 3:11 AM CST
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The Phoenix Suns' 116-92 dispatching of New Jersey marked the fourth straight time they have held an opponent to under 100 points—their best such streak this season. This win came off a balanced and solid effort from the Suns' starting six, who all scored at least 12 points and combined for 11 three-pointers, the Arizona Republic reports.
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Recently hot Hornets rip on Bobcats, Jazz fend off lackluster Clippers
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Jan 19, 08 5:45 AM CST
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The Timberwolves couldn't keep Steve Nash from leading his team to a 115-95 victory last night. They tried to stop him from passing, and he scored; they tried to block his shot, and he dished out 13 assists. Against Nash and the Suns, the NBA's worst team never had a chance, reports the Arizona Republic. Elsewhere in the league:
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Warriors fend off
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76ers burn Rockets
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Jan 16, 08 3:45 AM CST
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By keeping down the pace, the Clippers managed to lull the Suns into a 97-90 loss last night, dropping Phoenix to a half-game behind the Lakers in the Pacific division. The Suns got only four fast-break points against a t