Shaquille O’Neal News

Two teams battling for playoff positioning in the Western Conference battle tonight, as the streaking Phoenix Suns welcome the Houston Rockets to US Airways Center. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

“The girls were honored to represent our school and Polk County in the Rose Garden. The team was received so well that we have been invited back again for next year.”

Mid-Valley Christian Academy of Monmouth saw its color guard perform during pre-game ceremonies of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. via Statesman Journal

Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points Wednesday and Phoenix began pulling away late in the third period to win its sixth straight — 110-98 over Seattle. via ArcaMax Publishing

The Phoenix Suns attempt to extend their winning streak to five games, as they visit the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at the Rose Garden. via Kutv.com

Key players: Gail Goodrich and Jerry West led the team in scoring while Wilt Chamberlain focused on defense while leading the league with 19.2 rebounds per game. via MySanAntonio.com

Amare Stoudemire posted a game-high 30 points with 10 rebounds as Phoenix rolled over Sacramento, 127-99. Gordan Giricek scored 23 points off the bench for the Suns, who have won four games in a row and moved … via SanLuisObispo.com

“Everything happens to me for a reason”

Alonzo Mourning had no idea how right he was. It was Dec. 19, the night the Miami Heat centre crumbled in a heap to the floor in Atlanta, his kneecap having fallen somewhere around his ankle after a tendon … via Slam Sports

“This was the second time I had to guard Amare Stoudemire, and I ain’t stopped him at all”

The Warriors succeeded at exactly what they set out to do Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns. via Inside Bay Area

“He just smothered a few guys, and it just gives everybody so much more confidence, and they play a little bit freer.”

Tipoff: 7:30 tonight at US Airways Arena. TV: TNT. Radio: 680. Suns update: He renamed himself “The Big Cactus,” but for a while after Phoenix acquired Shaquille O’Neal from Miami, it appeared as though the … via San Jose Mercury News

“It’s time to start producing more and more. I’m not done yet.”

Having players like 7-foot-1, 325-pound Shaquille O’Neal leaning on you for 35 minutes every game is only one part of the NBA’s learning curve for Andrew Bogut. via People’s Daily

Shaquille O’Neal had 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Steve Nash 19 points and 14 assists, helping the Phoenix Suns to a rugged 94-87 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. via Detroit Free Press

All-Star Amare Stoudemire is playing his best basketball of the season for Phoenix. via Local6.com

There is a more recent article version. Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade takes a shot over Atlanta Hawks guard Mario West during the final 51.9 seconds of a replayed overtime game from Dec. via Examiner.com

New score, same result. The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA’s first replay since 1983, holding off the Miami Heat 114-111 in overtime on Saturday night in the completion of a protested game.

The NBA ordered the teams back to the court after upholding Miami’s protest of a 117-111 loss to the Hawks on Dec. 19. The Heat went to the league after the home team’s stat crew mistakenly ruled Shaquille O’Neal _ who’s now with the Phoenix Suns _ had fouled out with 51.9 seconds left in overtime when he actually had only five fouls. Read more

Heat-Hawks replay will take place tonight The Miami Heat will visit the Atlanta Hawks tonight to replay the final moments of their game that began Dec. via Detroit News