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Kobe, Lakers Douse Raptors Late, 117-108

Mar 12, 2008 5:19 AM CDT

Kobe, Lakers Douse Raptors Late, 117-108

Suns broil Grizzlies; Bulls subdue Jazz in Kirilenko's return

(Newser) - 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:

Shaq Sparks Suns in Win Over Spurs

Mar 9, 2008 10:10 PM CDT

Shaq Sparks Suns in Win Over Spurs

O'Neal, Steve Nash lead Phoenix to a 94-87 victory

(Newser) - 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...

Struggling Suns Give Game Away to Jazz

Mar 8, 2008 5:39 AM CST

Struggling Suns Give Game Away to Jazz

Lakers cream Clippers, Timberwolves surprise all with win over Kings

(Newser) - 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,...

Melo, AI Push Nuggets Past Suns 126-113

Mar 6, 2008 12:51 AM CST

Melo, AI Push Nuggets Past Suns 126-113

Shaq experiment, Suns continue to sputter; Denver nears playoffs

(Newser) - 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’...

Huge 4th Propels Lakers Past Kings

Mar 5, 2008 4:14 AM CST

Huge 4th Propels Lakers Past Kings

Suns are hot early, Blazers flare up late and Phoenix wins 97-72

(Newser) - 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...

Hornets Sting Suns Again

Feb 28, 2008 4:05 AM CST

Hornets Sting Suns Again

Sweep season series with 120-103 battering

(Newser) - 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...

Resilient Rockets Rout Wiz Sans Yao

Feb 26, 2008 10:50 PM CST

Resilient Rockets Rout Wiz Sans Yao

Young Timberwolves claw way to a big upset; Grizzlies, not so much

(Newser) - No Yao, no problem. After learning they'd lost 7'6" franchise center Yao Ming for the season with a stress fracture, the scrappy Rockets dominated the Wizards defensively, coasting 94-69 for their 13th straight win. Platooning at the five-spot were 41-year-old Dikembe Mutombo, who had four blocks, and promising rookie Carl...

Billups, Pistons Embarrass Shaq, Suns

Feb 24, 2008 7:21 PM CST

Billups, Pistons Embarrass Shaq, Suns

Detroit shoots 52% from field, shuts down the Suns' new big man

(Newser) - Shaquille O'Neal's time in Phoenix hasn't elicited the desired results yet, unless losing 116-86 to Eastern Conference power Detroit is what the Suns had in mind when trading for the big man. The Pistons had scoring balance with six players in double figures and were dominant from midway through the...

'Big Three' Drop Third Straight

Feb 23, 2008 5:43 AM CST

'Big Three' Drop Third Straight

Re-fueled Suns make easy work of Celtics 85-77

(Newser) - 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,"...

Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics

Feb 21, 2008 4:13 AM CST

Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics

Trade aims at making San Antonio bigger inside

(Newser) - 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...

Lakers Fell Shaq in Suns Debut

Feb 21, 2008 3:10 AM CST

Lakers Fell Shaq in Suns Debut

Though the big man holds his own in Phoenix debut

(Newser) - 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...

Blazing Suns Outplay Hurting Mavs 109-97

Feb 15, 2008 3:44 AM CST

Blazing Suns Outplay Hurting Mavs 109-97

Stoudemire, Barbosa are hot in final game before All-Star break

(Newser) - The Suns have now won 10 of their last 12 games, building momentum going into the All-Star break with a 109-97 defeat of a depleted Mavericks team. Missing Josh Howard, Jerry Stackhouse and Devin Harris, Dallas was "hurting, no doubt about it," said Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni. But...

Warriors Run Past Suns

Feb 14, 2008 3:14 AM CST

Warriors Run Past Suns

Phoenix-killer Ellis goes for 37 and hits clinching free throw

(Newser) - 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...

Carmelo's 49 Push Nuggets Past Wizards

Feb 9, 2008 6:19 AM CST

Carmelo's 49 Push Nuggets Past Wizards

Sonics put up a fight but Nash's Suns prevail, Jazz can't touch Kings

(Newser) - Carmelo Anthony had his career-best game with 49 points and Marcus Camby grabbed 17 rebounds in a one-two punch against a Wizards team that never knew what hit it. Used to playing without Gilbert Arenas but now missing Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels, Washington gave up its sixth straight game,...

Sixers Beat Up On Hapless Heat

Feb 8, 2008 12:08 AM CST

Sixers Beat Up On Hapless Heat

As Miami fall for second straight game following Shaq trade

(Newser) - 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...

Stojakovic's Buzzer Beater Lifts Hornets in 2 OT Thriller

Feb 7, 2008 1:12 AM CST

Stojakovic's Buzzer Beater Lifts Hornets in 2 OT Thriller

Suns fall 132-130, New Orleans snaps skid

(Newser) - Peja Stojakovic hit a long jumper as time expired in the second overtime to give the New Orleans Hornets a wild 132-130 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Chris Paul had 42 points, nine assists and eight steals in the win. Steve Nash led Phoenix with 32 points and 12 assists...

It's Official: Suns Get Their Shaq

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Feb 6, 2008 6:15 PM CST

It's Official: Suns Get Their Shaq

Star center passes physical, leaves struggling Miami for West power

(Newser) - 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...

Heat Ready to Trade Shaq

Feb 5, 2008 11:32 PM CST

Heat Ready to Trade Shaq

Suns the front-running candidate

(Newser) - 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,...

Bombs Away! Suns' Bombs Beat Bobcats

Feb 5, 2008 1:34 AM CST

Bombs Away! Suns' Bombs Beat Bobcats

Balanced attack keeps Phoenix's perfect record against Charlotte intact

(Newser) - 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,...

Spurs Hold Suns to Season Low

Feb 1, 2008 3:46 AM CST

Spurs Hold Suns to Season Low

San Antonio breaks 3-game slide with 84-81 victory

(Newser) - 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...