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“We’ve been through almost everything in 30 games _ injuries, suspensions, different lineup changes. So I think we’ve seen it all”

Shaq and the Suns vs. the Spurs. Kobe Bryant head-to-head against Allen Iverson. The Dallas Mavericks’ chance to go from favored flops to dangerous ‘dogs.

And that’s only the first round.

Coming off its tightest playoff race ever, the Western Conference is now set for a postseason that could be even better.

‘It’s going to be bananas, it’s going to be crazy,’ Dallas guard Jason Terry said. ‘It’s going to be great for NBA fans all across the world.’

When it’s finally over, whoever survives the wild West will probably find Boston or Detroit waiting for them. Read more

Last Update: 4/16 11:23 pm The San Antonio Spurs begin defense of their NBA championship on Saturday when they host Shaquille O’Neal and the Phoenix Suns. via MyFOX11

“I think they have confidence amongst themselves they can get it done whether it’s home or away. That also may have bit them a little bit once in a while because they have this, ‘We’re going to get it done kind of thing.’ “

Scott Bordow , Tribune Columnist Of all the playoff scenarios, matchups and possibilities that were bandied about the last few days, this is the one that most amused Suns coach Mike D’Antoni: The best possible … via East Valley Tribune

Blazers center Joel Przybilla figures to have his hands full with Shaquille O’Neal tonight. via Arizona Republic

Amare Stoudemire scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and Phoenix recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat Golden State 122-116 Monday night, eliminating the Warriors from playoff contention.

The Warriors’ loss clinched the final playoff spot in the West for Denver.

Steve Nash nearly had a triple-double with 13 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds as the Suns remained in the midst of a scramble for playoff positioning and a possible home-court advantage in the first round. Read more

The Golden State Warriors have their backs against the wall and need a win to stay in the race for the eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference, as they visit the Phoenix Suns tonight at US … via Channel3000.com

PHOENIX Sun star Shaquille O’Neal is scoring some points off the court. Despite a nasty breakup with his wife, Shaunie, last year, sources in Phoenix tell us the duo has reconciled and may get back together. via Celebrity Mound

Rockets 101, Suns 90 Tracy McGrady had 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists and Luis Scola added 19 points as the Rockets cruised to a 101-90 win over the Suns on Friday night. via NBA.com

“This is a great moment in Rockets history”

The Houston Rockets unveiled a bronze monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before Friday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“I don’t think he’s been phenomenal in Kobe standards. He could average 40 points a game if he wanted to.”

Just last spring, an incensed Kobe Bryant was the NBA’s most vocal player, demanding to be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. via Fox Sports

Phoenix Suns’ Steve Nash, left, Leandro Barbosa, center, of Brazil, and Shaquille O’Neal laugh together on the bench in the closing moments of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter … via Buffalo News

Shaquille O’Neal will reportedly sit out Tuesday night with a right hip bruise when the Suns take on the Grizzlies in Memphis. via KIRO TV

“We wanted to win tonight but the ball didn’t bounce our way.”

Los Angeles’ Kobe Bryant says a Pacific Division title isn’t all that important - but he’s still keeping an eye on the scoreboard. via Fox Sports

“We were feeling good about everything, everything was going our way”

Nowitzki, Mavs go on late 16-0 run, hold Suns to nine 4th-quarter points Photo Wire Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, screams in celebration after making a field goal against the Phoenix Suns … via 103.3 FM ESPN Dallas - Fort Worth

Steve Nash had 14 points and 11 assists, then sat out the final quarter Friday night while the Phoenix Suns completed a 117-88 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Amare Stoudemire had 24 points in 28 minutes as five Suns reached double figures. Grant Hill, out for the previous three games with a strained right groin, had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Nash shot 5-of-6, including 3-of-3 on 3-pointers and passed Muggsy Bogues for 15th on the NBA career assist list. Nash, who began the season ranked 29th, has 6,732 to Bogues’ 6,726. Read more