Archive for March, 2009

Wild-Card Studs: Phoenix Suns Seek Revenge Against Young-Gun Philadelphia 76ers Tonight

Sixers rookie Marreese Speights spanked the Suns in Philly. When last we met the Philadelphia 76ers, back in Philly on February 9, the Sixers’ young and relatively rested legs made quick work of the punchy Phoenix Suns, who were coming off a tough win the previous night in Detroit and looked like they could’ve used some more quality sack time.

Jason Richardson, Shaquille O’Neal and Steve Nash lead Suns to win

Jason Richardson scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, and Shaquille O’Neal had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to their third straight victory, 126-116 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers (34-31) at Phoenix Suns (36-31), 10 p.m.

The Philadelphia 76ers hope to build on one of their biggest wins of the season when they resume a key five-game road trip Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns.

Lack of desire and mental toughness hallmark of the Suns?

I don’t particularly agree with a number of things David Friedman had to say about the Suns on Monday.A The gist of Friedman’s piece is that when all is said and done, the Suns will be known for this era of …

Phoenix Suns Break Six-Game Losing Streak, With (You Guessed it) Wins …

Ex-Warriors Jason Richardson and Matt Barnes light up their old coach. Over the weekend, the Phoenix Suns did what they do best — beat bad teams.

Reasons Why the Phoenix Suns Will and Won’t Make the Playoffs

The Phoenix Suns are now on the outside looking in for the first time since Steve Nash arrived in Phoenix in the summer of 2004.

Richardson scores 31 in Suns’ 154-130 victory

Jason Richardson scored 31 points against his former team, Shaquille O’Neal added 26, and the Phoenix Suns rang up the highest point total in the NBA this season in a 154-130 victory over the Golden State …

Barbosa’s late surge helps Suns beat Thunder

The way things have been going lately, the Phoenix Suns will gladly take a sputtering victory over Oklahoma City.

Suns’ rookies get more time?

When rookie Robin Lopez came into Thursday’s game for Shaquille O’Neal 2:28 into the second quarter, Suns coach Alvin Gentry had used 11 players and the Suns trailed by seven.

What should the Suns do in the off-season?

The 2008 season has been rough for the Suns and changes are in the future for next season.

Starting 5: Blind free throw shooting better than Shaq?

PG: Head coach Alvin Gentry and Shaquille O’Neal visit Suns.com’s Nothing But Net TV show.

James’ third straight triple-double gives Cavs win over Suns

LeBron James got his third consecutive triple-double and a long-sought first win in Phoenix.

Shaq credits success to Suns’ trainers

Shaquille O’Neal needs 13 points to pass Elvin Hayes for sixth place on the NBA’s career scoring list.

Suns taking on Mavs tonight

Season series: Tied at 1. In 2008-09: Dec. 4: Mavs 112-97 Jan. 9: Suns 128-100 Last meeting: Suns won 128-100 on Jan.

Tha Cavaliers head to Phoenix to take on Shaq and the Suns

The Cleveland Cavaliers are eyeing the NBA’s best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.