Archive for December, 2008

Catching A Big Opportunity

Chase Daniel threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin in overtime and Missouri rallied to beat Northwestern 30-23 in the Alamo Bowl on Monday night.

Phoenix Suns (17-12) at Memphis Grizzlies (10-21),

The Phoenix Suns will try to continue their dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies when the two teams square off tonight at FedEx Forum.

2 Thunder players fighting injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be without two of their power forwards when they play Shaquille O’Neal and the Phoenix Suns.

Shaq still a scorer, Iverson doesn’t need to be

Published: Monday, December 29, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 29, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. Wizards 89, Rockets 87 Shaquille O’Neal insists he is still a scorer.

Thunder Open Homestand Vs. Suns

The lowly Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off a four-game homestand Monday versus the Phoenix Suns at the Ford Center.

Court Awareness: Thursday Review

Thursday night, the Suns held the Spurs to 41.8 percent shooting. They outrebounded San Antonio by seven.

Offensive rebounds, turnovers keep plaguing Suns

You look at the 52 points poured in by Brandon Roy and the 124 points put up by the Trail Blazers in Portland Thursday and the conclusion is easy to draw: The Phoenix Suns still can’t stop anyone.

Suns-Spurs rivalry remains hot

The Suns have been bestowed the supposed honor of playing on Christmas. The San Antonio Spurs visit today for a 12:30 p.m. game that all NBA fans will watch .

Suns Defense Didn’t Suck, and Phoenix Won the Turnover War in Victory Over Denver

The Suns have looked good for two games in a row! Unfortunately, they lost the first of these in a heartbreaker against an emerging Portland team.

Shaq could crack mark Sat. vs. Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets have been two of the NBA’s highest-scoring teams over the last several years, but both clubs have rededicated themselves to defense this season.

For Nash, shooting’s about timing

Steve Nash’s shooting percentages from the field and 3-point range are his lowest since returning to the Suns, but he has made shots at just right times.

Warriors aim to snap skid in Charlotte v

The Phoenix Suns open a quick two-game homestand Saturday when they welcome the Denver Nuggets to US Airways Center.

Roy shines as Blazers shade Suns 124-119

One aim: Phoenix Suns players Matt Barnes and Grant Hill reach for a rebound against Portland Trail Blazers players Travis Outlaw and Joel Przybilla during the third quarter in Portland, Oregon.

Suns-Trail Blazers Preview

Terry Porter helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to two NBA finals appearances in 10 seasons as their point guard.

Rocky Shaq-Suns marriage settling down

When Shaquille O’Neal received his fourth career NBA address last winter, the man partially responsible for the big center being shipped from the beach to the desert forecast an interesting potential legacy.