Hornets outshine Suns 101-98, Mavs jet past Rockets 96-83
San Antonio Express-News Dec 16, 07 5:38 AM CST
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Tim Duncan had a slow start coming back from an ankle injury, but Michael Finley and Fabricio Oberto each put up their best nights this season in San Antonio's 102-91 defeat of the Nuggets. The win broke a two-game losing streak, and ensured a perfect home record for the Spurs, reports the San Antonio Express-News. Elsewhere in the south:
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Nash, Marion help Phoenix avoid a further slide
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Dec 13, 07 4:08 AM CST
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The high-scoring Suns got in touch with their defensive side last night, clamping down on the Jazz to secure a 103-98 victory. Coming off a two-game slump, Phoenix matched Utah's NBA-best shooting offense with 29 points and 11 assists from Steve Nash, as well as 26 points and 15 boards from Shawn Marion, the Arizona Republic 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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Timberwolves surprise by defeating Suns, Mavs outscore Jazz
Boston Globe Dec 9, 07 5:45 AM CST
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With a 92-81 road victory in Chicago, the Boston Celtics improved to 17-2 on the season and stretched their current streak to six games. Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo led the team with 21 and 18 points each; the Bulls' high scorer was sixth-man Andres Nocioni with 18, the Boston Globe reports. In less inevitable NBA action:
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Visiting Bulls win fourth straight vs. Detroit; Knicks lose again
Associated Press Dec 7, 07 10:24 PM CST
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"Awesome" was the word that Phoenix's coach used to describe his team's offense after a big win Wednesday; tonight's game qualified too, as Steve Nash had 19 assists in a 122-107 victory over the Washington Wizards, reports AP. Phoenix got 27 points from Amare Stoudemire, and the team shot 77% in the third quarter while scoring 40. Also in hoops:
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Barbosa nets 35 points against the Raptors, still sans Bosh
Globe and Mail Dec 5, 07 11:03 PM CST
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Defense didn't rule in Toronto tonight as the Phoenix Suns scored 45 points in the third quarter of a 136-123 victory over the Raptors. And, no, that was not in overtime. Canadian native Steve Nash had 18 assists and as usual pushed the Suns in transition all night. "They just beat us," Toronto's coach told the Globe and Mail.
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Phoenix's bench is just three men deep in much-needed win
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Dec 1, 07 5:37 AM CST
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The Phoenix Suns ended a two-game skid with last night's 110-106 victory over the better team from Florida, in part thanks to the return of Raja Bell. Bell drained four threes and ended with 20 points to help keep Phoenix on top despite Dwight Howard's boggling 30 points and 23 rebounds for Orlando, reports the Arizona Republic.
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Slow pace favors Houston, Phoenix can't stifle Yao
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Nov 29, 07 4:01 AM CST
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Houston's best chance to beat the Suns last night was to hold them under 100 points, a feat made easier by Phoenix's uncharacteristically slow pace. With Yao Ming playing at a comfortable jog and Steve Nash handing out a season-low six assists, the Rockets cruised to a 100-94 victory, reports the Arizona Republic.
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Monta Ellis and Stephen Jackson post personal bests in Golden State's win
Associated Press Nov 27, 07 6:24 AM CST
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A 45-point first quarter for the Warriors led to a 129-114 victory over the Suns last night, restricting Phoenix's win streak to eight games and handing the resurgent Golden State its sixth win in the last seven games. Stephen Jackson beat his season high with 32 points, and Monta Ellis had 15 consecutive points to start the fourth quarter, AP reports.
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Clippers' early lead vanishes as Phoenix comes back 113-94
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Nov 24, 07 5:31 AM CST
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The Phoenix Suns added an eighth game to their NBA-best win streak last night with a 113-94 win over the unfocused Clippers, reports the Arizona Republic . For the Suns the victory was a team effort that included three double-doubles; for the Clippers, the loss battered the team's already depleted ranks.
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Mavericks rally to beat Raptors, Suns quash a Kings comeback
Chicago Tribune Nov 21, 07 4:19 AM CST
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Carmelo Anthony had 26 points, Allen Iverson had 22, and Marcus Camby grabbed 20 rebounds for Denver in last night's 112-91 domination of Chicago, reports the Tribune . For the Bulls, who have "a lot of things to address," the high scorer was Joakim Noah, the rookie whose 16 points were his first as a pro. In other NBA action:
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