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December 2, 2008 8:41:02 AM CST


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Game of the Night

Diaw Has Near Triple-Double in Suns Rout

Phoenix avoids series sweep by defending champion San Antonio

(Newser) - Boris Diaw had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in one of the best playoff performances of his career, and the Phoenix Suns stayed alive with a 105-86 rout of San Antonio on Sunday. Diaw, starting in place of injured Grant Hill, also led the Suns' vastly improved defense, guarding the Spurs’ Tony Parker much of the game. More »

More about:  basketball NBA San Antonio Spurs Phoenix Suns 2008 NBA playoffs Tony Parker Grant Hill Raja Bell Boris Diaw

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, which shot 63% in the second half, reports the Arizona Republic . More »

More about:  basketball NBA Phoenix Suns Charlotte Bobcats Amare Stoudemire Leandro Barbosa Raja Bell

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 lowest score this season, the Arizona Republic reports. More »

More about:  basketball NBA San Antonio Spurs Phoenix Suns Tim Duncan Amare Stoudemire Steve Nash Manu Ginobili Raja Bell

Suns Dominate Nets 116-92

New Jersey extends its winless streak in Phoenix to 14

(Newser) - 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. More »

More about:  basketball NBA Phoenix Suns New Jersey Nets Jason Kidd Amare Stoudemire Steve Nash Richard Jefferson Shawn Marion Raja Bell

With Bell Back, Suns Slip Past Magic, 110-106

Phoenix's bench is just three men deep in much-needed win

(Newser) - 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. More »

More about:  NBA Phoenix Suns Orlando Magic Dwight Howard Amare Stoudemire Steve Nash Hedo Turkoglu Raja Bell Mike D'Antoni

Rockets Eclipse Suns 100-94

Slow pace favors Houston, Phoenix can't stifle Yao

(Newser) - 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. More »

More about:  NBA Phoenix Suns Houston Rockets Tracy McGrady Amare Stoudemire Steve Nash Yao Ming Leandro Barbosa Raja Bell

Suns Drop Lakers to 7th
In West

Bell’s hot shooting
sets up possible
playoff rematch

(Newser) - Phoenix Suns keep rolling through the regular season, with their Sunday win against the Los Angeles Lakers setting up a possible rematch of last year’s first-round playoff series. Raja Bell hit all six of his three point attempts en route to 22 points as the Suns won 115-107. More »

More about:  basketball Los Angeles sports Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Phoenix Suns Phoenix Raja Bell Mike D'Antoni

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