Mavs crush Suns end any playoff hopes in Phoenix
This was the biggest game of the year for the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns, if the Mavericks win the Suns season is all but over, if the Suns win they have a legitimate chance to sneak into the playoffs, it looks like the sun has set Phoenix.
The Mavericks crushed the Suns 140-116 and now the Suns chances of making the playoffs are slim to none, and that is an understatement. With five games remaining in the regular season if the Suns lose one game or the Mavs win one game, Phoenix is eliminated from playoff contention.
"We're not holding our breath," Suns guard Steve Nash said.
The Mavs now have a chance to do what they have been wanting to do for a while now and that is move up to the seventh seed to avoid a first round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs have a chance to do that when they play the seventh seed Utah Jazz at home on Wednesday.
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Cavs and Magic battle for best in the East, Magic dominate 116-87
If I were to tell you the Cleveland Cavilers and the Orlando Magic were playing and the final score was 116-87 you would probably guess the Cavs won, right? That was not the case last night.
The third seed Magic crushed the top seeded Cavilers 116-87 last night in Orlando. It was the first time in LeBron James's career where he has ever been down by 40 points. The Magic were on fire shooting 53 percent from the field. The Magic were led by Dwight Howard who had 20 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
""We did not have a guy who didn't play well tonight, not a guy," said Stan Van Gundy, head coach of the Orlando Magic.
The goal for any team in the eastern conference in the playoffs is to try and stay away from Cleveland for as long as possible. However, for the Magic this win might have given them the confidence to really believe they could beat Cleveland in seven game series.
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Suns win seventh straight at home, makes Sunday match-up against Mavs HUGE
Celtics beat Hawks, maintain number two spot in the East
Wade and Heat clinch playoff spot with 97-92 over the Bobcats
If I were to tell you the Cleveland Cavilers and the Orlando Magic were playing and the final score was 116-87 you would probably guess the Cavs won, right? That was not the case last night.
The third seed Magic crushed the top seeded Cavilers 116-87 last night in Orlando. It was the first time in LeBron James's career where he has ever been down by 40 points. The Magic were on fire shooting 53 percent from the field. The Magic were led by Dwight Howard who had 20 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
""We did not have a guy who didn't play well tonight, not a guy," said Stan Van Gundy, head coach of the Orlando Magic.
The goal for any team in the eastern conference in the playoffs is to try and stay away from Cleveland for as long as possible. However, for the Magic this win might have given them the confidence to really believe they could beat Cleveland in seven game series.
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Suns win seventh straight at home, makes Sunday match-up against Mavs HUGE
Celtics beat Hawks, maintain number two spot in the East
Wade and Heat clinch playoff spot with 97-92 over the Bobcats
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Mavs chances down the stretch
Mavericks chances to shake things up in the west
There are ten games left in the regular season and the Dallas Mavericks are currently the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but could the Mavs shake up the West with a win on Sunday?
If the Mavs were in the Eastern Conference they would currently be the fourth seed, with home court advantage and a contender to win the East, unfortunately that is not the case but they do have a chance to shake up the West on Sunday when they face the league leading Cleveland Cavilers.
If the Mavs can get a win on Sunday they would be just half a game out of the seventh seed and a one game out of the six seed. For the Mavs to make a solid run in the playoffs they have to avoid the Lakers for as long as possible.
The Mavericks have six of their remaining ten games at home where they are 26-9 on the year. However seven of the ten games are against plus .500 teams, with huge match ups with Utah, New Orleans and Phoenix all in one week. The playoffs start now for the Mavericks, its win or go home
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Phoenix loses heartbreaker to Jazz 104-99 in OT
Denver beats Golden State 129-116 move up to third in Western Conference
Rip Hamilton returns as Pistons beat Wizards, begin to make playoff surge
There are ten games left in the regular season and the Dallas Mavericks are currently the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but could the Mavs shake up the West with a win on Sunday?
If the Mavs were in the Eastern Conference they would currently be the fourth seed, with home court advantage and a contender to win the East, unfortunately that is not the case but they do have a chance to shake up the West on Sunday when they face the league leading Cleveland Cavilers.
If the Mavs can get a win on Sunday they would be just half a game out of the seventh seed and a one game out of the six seed. For the Mavs to make a solid run in the playoffs they have to avoid the Lakers for as long as possible.
The Mavericks have six of their remaining ten games at home where they are 26-9 on the year. However seven of the ten games are against plus .500 teams, with huge match ups with Utah, New Orleans and Phoenix all in one week. The playoffs start now for the Mavericks, its win or go home
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Phoenix loses heartbreaker to Jazz 104-99 in OT
Denver beats Golden State 129-116 move up to third in Western Conference
Rip Hamilton returns as Pistons beat Wizards, begin to make playoff surge
Friday, March 27, 2009
Six game streak snapped
Blazers snap Suns six game winning streak
The Phoenix Suns came into last nights game against the Portland Trailblazers on six game winning streak and had some momentum to make a push for the final playoff spot in the western conference. It is amazing how one game can change things.
The Suns lost to the Blazers 129-109 last night in Portland. The Suns, who are currently three games out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the west really needed to keep their winning streak going last night but were not able to get it done.
"We cut ourselves into a deep hole with too many mistakes, and they capitalized on out mistakes," said Shaquille O'Neal, who had 20 points for the Suns. "We left their shooters open way too much and they knocked down the shots. They had a lot of energy."
The Suns do not have time to dwell on the lost as they have another tough game as they face the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
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The Phoenix Suns came into last nights game against the Portland Trailblazers on six game winning streak and had some momentum to make a push for the final playoff spot in the western conference. It is amazing how one game can change things.
The Suns lost to the Blazers 129-109 last night in Portland. The Suns, who are currently three games out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the west really needed to keep their winning streak going last night but were not able to get it done.
"We cut ourselves into a deep hole with too many mistakes, and they capitalized on out mistakes," said Shaquille O'Neal, who had 20 points for the Suns. "We left their shooters open way too much and they knocked down the shots. They had a lot of energy."
The Suns do not have time to dwell on the lost as they have another tough game as they face the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Suns still burning
Phoenix gets BIG win against Utah to remain in playoff hunt
The Phoenix Suns needed a big win last night against the six seed Utah Jazz to remain in the playoff picture, they got it.
The Suns were able to beat the Jazz by a score of 118-114. The Suns were led by 36-year-old veteran Grant Hill with 26 points and 5 rebounds.
"He's playing as good as when he was 25. The big thing is he's healthy. He's made a lot of big plays for us," said Alvin Gentry, head coach of the Suns.
The win puts the Suns three games back of the Dallas Mavericks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the western conference. Both teams have 11 games left in the regular season and will meet April. 5 in Dallas. It is coming down to the wire and every game counts, especially in the western conference.
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The Phoenix Suns needed a big win last night against the six seed Utah Jazz to remain in the playoff picture, they got it.
The Suns were able to beat the Jazz by a score of 118-114. The Suns were led by 36-year-old veteran Grant Hill with 26 points and 5 rebounds.
"He's playing as good as when he was 25. The big thing is he's healthy. He's made a lot of big plays for us," said Alvin Gentry, head coach of the Suns.
The win puts the Suns three games back of the Dallas Mavericks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the western conference. Both teams have 11 games left in the regular season and will meet April. 5 in Dallas. It is coming down to the wire and every game counts, especially in the western conference.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
First place Lakers beat eighth place Mavericks 107-100
If the playoffs started today this would have been a first round match-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks, and this probably would have been the result.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers beat Dirk Nowitizki and the Mavs 107-100 earlier this afternoon. The Mavs had the lead deep in the fourth quarter but the Lakers, lead by Kobe Bryant went on a 12-0 run to end the game giving them the win.
"It's why he's Kobe Bryant," said Jason Terry, who led the Mavs with 29 points. "He does things in the fourth quarter that only a few players can do."
The Mavericks have a four-and-a-half game lead over the Phoenix Suns for the final playoff spot in the western conference with 16 games to play. However, if the Mavericks stay in the eighth seed in the west and are forced to play the Lakers they may not want to be in the playoffs at all.
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If the playoffs started today this would have been a first round match-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks, and this probably would have been the result.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers beat Dirk Nowitizki and the Mavs 107-100 earlier this afternoon. The Mavs had the lead deep in the fourth quarter but the Lakers, lead by Kobe Bryant went on a 12-0 run to end the game giving them the win.
"It's why he's Kobe Bryant," said Jason Terry, who led the Mavs with 29 points. "He does things in the fourth quarter that only a few players can do."
The Mavericks have a four-and-a-half game lead over the Phoenix Suns for the final playoff spot in the western conference with 16 games to play. However, if the Mavericks stay in the eighth seed in the west and are forced to play the Lakers they may not want to be in the playoffs at all.
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Suns get much needed win in bay area
Williams leaves game with injured knee, Jazz try to remain seventh seed in west
LeBron and Cavs close to securing home-court advantage, improve to 29-1 at home
Friday, March 13, 2009
Best in the West Battle
Best in the West, Lakers beat Spurs 102-95
In a match-up between the two best teams in the western conference the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio last night by a score of 102-95.
The Lakers started off hot and lead the Spurs by 18 points in the first quarter. The Spurs were able to come back however they were not able to mount enough of a comeback on the west best team.
"It's difficult to spot the best team in the league 18 points and then go play," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "It was a really tough first quarter. They played great and didn't miss many shots. They made shots and we played badly."
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In a match-up between the two best teams in the western conference the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio last night by a score of 102-95.
The Lakers started off hot and lead the Spurs by 18 points in the first quarter. The Spurs were able to come back however they were not able to mount enough of a comeback on the west best team.
"It's difficult to spot the best team in the league 18 points and then go play," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "It was a really tough first quarter. They played great and didn't miss many shots. They made shots and we played badly."
This could be a preview of the western conference finals as the Lakers and the Spurs know what it takes to win down the stretch as both teams have won a combine seven championships since 1999.
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Phoenix loses six straight game, playoff hopes on the rocks
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Suns Struggle
Suns continue to slip away from playoff contention, lose to Spurs 103-98
The Phoenix Suns are in a position where they cannot afford to lose a lot of games coming down the home stretch of the regular season if they want to make the playoffs. They did not help their cause tonight.
The Suns lost their fourth straight game today losing to the San Antonio Spurs 103-98. The Suns, who are still without Amare Stoudemire, had everyone else available but they still were not able to pull out a win against their arch rivals the Spurs.
"We're in desperate position," said Steve Nash "Let's do our best, not panic."
The Suns are now four games out of the eighth seed in the western conference with only 19 games left to play. The Suns have a huge match-up against the Dallas Mavericks next week who currently control the eighth seed.
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The Phoenix Suns are in a position where they cannot afford to lose a lot of games coming down the home stretch of the regular season if they want to make the playoffs. They did not help their cause tonight.
The Suns lost their fourth straight game today losing to the San Antonio Spurs 103-98. The Suns, who are still without Amare Stoudemire, had everyone else available but they still were not able to pull out a win against their arch rivals the Spurs.
"We're in desperate position," said Steve Nash "Let's do our best, not panic."
The Suns are now four games out of the eighth seed in the western conference with only 19 games left to play. The Suns have a huge match-up against the Dallas Mavericks next week who currently control the eighth seed.
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Howard and Magic beat Celtics as the beast of the Easts collide
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Saturday Night Ball
LeBron gets triple-double as top seed Cavs beat Wade and Heat
In a match-up between arguably the two best players in league lived they up to their reputation in what could be a potential playoff match-up in a month.
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavilers beat Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat tonight 99-88. James recorded a triple double with 14 points 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Wade almost did the same as he had 25 points 12 assists and 8 rebounds. The win puts the Cavs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
"It's something we've been able to do this year," James said. "It's something we really haven't been good at in the past, but we've been able to bounce back from certain losses and games where we thought we could play a lot better."
This match-up could be a possible first or second round playoff series when they start in a month from now. James and Wade facing off against each other in a seven game series would be one of the greatest playoff battles in recent memory.
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In a match-up between arguably the two best players in league lived they up to their reputation in what could be a potential playoff match-up in a month.
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavilers beat Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat tonight 99-88. James recorded a triple double with 14 points 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Wade almost did the same as he had 25 points 12 assists and 8 rebounds. The win puts the Cavs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
"It's something we've been able to do this year," James said. "It's something we really haven't been good at in the past, but we've been able to bounce back from certain losses and games where we thought we could play a lot better."
This match-up could be a possible first or second round playoff series when they start in a month from now. James and Wade facing off against each other in a seven game series would be one of the greatest playoff battles in recent memory.
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Suns pick up Swift as Spurs pick up Gooden to make run down stretch
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Crazy Sunday in NBA
Shaq gets revenge on Kobe, Suns beat Lakers 118-111
Last Thursday Shaquille O'Neal returned to Los Angeles where he and the Phoenix Suns were defeated by Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight the Diesel got his revenge.
The Suns beat the Lakers 118-111 in Phoenix this afternoon. O'Neal lead the Suns in scoring with 33 points and 7 rebounds. This was the second straight game that the Suns were able to get a win without two-time former MVP Steve Nash and All-Star Amare Stoudemire.
"It's what I do," O'Neal said. "I've been doing it since 1992. If you don't believe it, Google me."
Bryant was the leading scorer for the game with 49 points, he also was able to pull-down 11 rebounds.
"We're going through a period right now where everybody is just kind of tired a little bit," Bryant said.
This was an impressive win for the Suns. Currently Phoenix is in the 9th seed in the Western Conference, two games out of a playoff spot. This was a big win beating arguably the best team in the league. If the Suns are able to continue this great play behind O'Neal the Suns might be able to sneak into the playoffs and make some noise.
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Pistons upset defending champs without Iverson's help
Iverson and Pistons must adjust to keep playoff hopes alive
Jazz make noise in Western Conference, increase win steak to eight
Last Thursday Shaquille O'Neal returned to Los Angeles where he and the Phoenix Suns were defeated by Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight the Diesel got his revenge.
The Suns beat the Lakers 118-111 in Phoenix this afternoon. O'Neal lead the Suns in scoring with 33 points and 7 rebounds. This was the second straight game that the Suns were able to get a win without two-time former MVP Steve Nash and All-Star Amare Stoudemire.
"It's what I do," O'Neal said. "I've been doing it since 1992. If you don't believe it, Google me."
Bryant was the leading scorer for the game with 49 points, he also was able to pull-down 11 rebounds.
"We're going through a period right now where everybody is just kind of tired a little bit," Bryant said.
This was an impressive win for the Suns. Currently Phoenix is in the 9th seed in the Western Conference, two games out of a playoff spot. This was a big win beating arguably the best team in the league. If the Suns are able to continue this great play behind O'Neal the Suns might be able to sneak into the playoffs and make some noise.
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Pistons upset defending champs without Iverson's help
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Rip for Iverson
Pistons stop skid, beat Magic in possible playoff match-up
The Detroit Pistons have been locks in the playoff since 2002, now the boys from Motown are wondering what has happened to their team.
The Pistons were able to get back on track last night as they beat Eastern Conference elite, the Orlando Magic. The Pistons changed their starting line-up once again last night as they started guard Richard Hamilton and benched former MVP Allen Iverson.
"We want to get back into being aggressive, getting in passing lanes and pressing," Hamilton said. "We did a great job of that tonight."
The Pistons have been less than stellar since trading Chauncey Billups to the Denver Nuggets for Iverson a few months back. The Pistons have lost seven in row coming into last nights game and are currently in the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
Will the Pistons be able to get back on the winning track and be serious playoff contenders like they have been in previous years? Or could this be the end of an era in Detroit?
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Marbury shines in debut with Celtics
The Detroit Pistons have been locks in the playoff since 2002, now the boys from Motown are wondering what has happened to their team.
The Pistons were able to get back on track last night as they beat Eastern Conference elite, the Orlando Magic. The Pistons changed their starting line-up once again last night as they started guard Richard Hamilton and benched former MVP Allen Iverson.
"We want to get back into being aggressive, getting in passing lanes and pressing," Hamilton said. "We did a great job of that tonight."
The Pistons have been less than stellar since trading Chauncey Billups to the Denver Nuggets for Iverson a few months back. The Pistons have lost seven in row coming into last nights game and are currently in the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
Will the Pistons be able to get back on the winning track and be serious playoff contenders like they have been in previous years? Or could this be the end of an era in Detroit?
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Dirk scores 41 as Mavs beat OKC to hold on to final playoff spot in the west
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Marbury signs with Celtics, strengthen bench play
The Boston Celtics might have just added the final piece to their roster to help solidify them as the favored team when the playoffs start in a couple of months.
The defending champs have just signed ex-knick Stephon Marbury to their team after he passed a physical earlier this afternoon. Marbury finally agreed to let the New York Knicks buyout the remainder of his 20.8 million dollar contract and is expected to receive a veteran minimum while playing with Boston for the remainder of the year.
"We are very excited to have a player of Stephon's caliber joining our team," Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said in a statement. "Our entire organization is confident in the belief that Stephon can play an important role in helping us to win another championship."
The Celtics where desperately looking for help off the bench after losing Forwards James Posey and PJ Brown during the off season. Marbury should help fill that void, he has averaged 19.7 points and 7.8 assist per game over his 12 year career, even though he has been on the decline while playing in New York since 2004.
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The Boston Celtics might have just added the final piece to their roster to help solidify them as the favored team when the playoffs start in a couple of months.
The defending champs have just signed ex-knick Stephon Marbury to their team after he passed a physical earlier this afternoon. Marbury finally agreed to let the New York Knicks buyout the remainder of his 20.8 million dollar contract and is expected to receive a veteran minimum while playing with Boston for the remainder of the year.
"We are very excited to have a player of Stephon's caliber joining our team," Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said in a statement. "Our entire organization is confident in the belief that Stephon can play an important role in helping us to win another championship."
The Celtics where desperately looking for help off the bench after losing Forwards James Posey and PJ Brown during the off season. Marbury should help fill that void, he has averaged 19.7 points and 7.8 assist per game over his 12 year career, even though he has been on the decline while playing in New York since 2004.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Amare-less Suns come up short against Celtics in much needed win
Amare-less Suns come up short against Celtics in much needed win
Earlier in the week it seemed that the Phoenix Suns were back and could make a run for a championship after a coaching change and a change of style. Then after an injury to Superstar Amare Stoudemire it seems that those championship dreams have faded.
The Suns lost to the Boston Celtics this afternoon in what was a "measuring stick game." The Suns came up short losing 128-108. This was the first time in three games that the Suns failed to score at least 140 points, and was the first game without Amare Stoudemire who had surgery on his eye on Friday.
"We've got a lot of work to do," Suns point guard Steve Nash said.
Nash had a double-double of 19 points and 11 assists but it was not enough to overcome the defending champs. Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics scored a career high 32 points and added 10 assists and 6 rebounds as well.
The lost now puts the Suns a game and a half back of Utah for the eight and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Phoenix will have to step up next week if they want to remain in playoff contention, they will play the defending Western Conference Champs the Los Angeles Lakers next Thursday at the Staples Center.
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Earlier in the week it seemed that the Phoenix Suns were back and could make a run for a championship after a coaching change and a change of style. Then after an injury to Superstar Amare Stoudemire it seems that those championship dreams have faded.
The Suns lost to the Boston Celtics this afternoon in what was a "measuring stick game." The Suns came up short losing 128-108. This was the first time in three games that the Suns failed to score at least 140 points, and was the first game without Amare Stoudemire who had surgery on his eye on Friday.
"We've got a lot of work to do," Suns point guard Steve Nash said.
Nash had a double-double of 19 points and 11 assists but it was not enough to overcome the defending champs. Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics scored a career high 32 points and added 10 assists and 6 rebounds as well.
The lost now puts the Suns a game and a half back of Utah for the eight and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Phoenix will have to step up next week if they want to remain in playoff contention, they will play the defending Western Conference Champs the Los Angeles Lakers next Thursday at the Staples Center.
Additional Headlines:
Wade scores career high but lose to Magic in potential playoff match-up
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Stoudemire to miss remainder of regular season with eye injury
Stoudemire to miss remainder of regular season with eye injury
A couple of weeks ago Amare Stoudemire was the biggest name on the trade market and ended up going nowhere. Now the Suns have essentially traded him for nothing in return.
Doctors have said that Stoudemire is expected to miss the rest of the regular season after suffering a detached retina in a game earlier in the week against the Los Angeles Clippers.
"I was having problems with blurriness from sweat and getting a good fit," Stoudemire said at the time. "Enough was enough."
Yesterday, Stoudemire had surgery to repair the retina, and he is expected to have a 100 percent recovery, but at what cost? The Suns are currently in the 9th seed in the Western Conference and they are now losing their best player who scores on average 25 points per game.
The Western Conference has nine playoff caliber teams and only eight chairs at the table. Who will be on the outside looking in? If the Suns are not able to rally and have certain players step up to fill the void the Suns will be having a long off-season, something that is not acceptable in Phoenix.
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A couple of weeks ago Amare Stoudemire was the biggest name on the trade market and ended up going nowhere. Now the Suns have essentially traded him for nothing in return.
Doctors have said that Stoudemire is expected to miss the rest of the regular season after suffering a detached retina in a game earlier in the week against the Los Angeles Clippers.
"I was having problems with blurriness from sweat and getting a good fit," Stoudemire said at the time. "Enough was enough."
Yesterday, Stoudemire had surgery to repair the retina, and he is expected to have a 100 percent recovery, but at what cost? The Suns are currently in the 9th seed in the Western Conference and they are now losing their best player who scores on average 25 points per game.
The Western Conference has nine playoff caliber teams and only eight chairs at the table. Who will be on the outside looking in? If the Suns are not able to rally and have certain players step up to fill the void the Suns will be having a long off-season, something that is not acceptable in Phoenix.
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KG out for 2-3 weeks with injury, home-court advantage in question
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Suns heating up, back to up-tempo style
Suns heating up, back to up-tempo style
A couple of weeks ago the Phoenix Suns season looked over for sure, if anyone has watched their last two games they would think they are watching the Suns of old.
The Suns are back to there run and gun style that has won them 50 plus games over the past couple of years. It has brought playoff hopes back to city, and this all began after the firing of former coach Terry Porter and appointing players favorite Alvin Gentry.
"We just ran and played free" said Amare Stoudemire. "It felt totally different."
Stoudemire, who was involved in trade talks with multiple teams looks like he will be staying in Pheonix after all. Many people believe the reason Stoudemire ended up staying in Phoenix was because of the firing of Porter. Porter milk-the-clock offense was not the Suns style and was apparent as they struggled to remain in playoff contention throughout the first half of the season.
"Alvin wanted us to play loose and up-tempo, and I think that was contagious," said Steve Nash
The question remains: Is it too late for the Suns to come together for a playoff run? If the Suns are able to continue this type of play they can be a force in the Western Conference come playoff time.
Chandler fails physical, returns to New Orleans
T-Mac out for season, Houston title hopes in jeopardy
Alston skips to Orlando as Nelson gets surgery
A couple of weeks ago the Phoenix Suns season looked over for sure, if anyone has watched their last two games they would think they are watching the Suns of old.
The Suns are back to there run and gun style that has won them 50 plus games over the past couple of years. It has brought playoff hopes back to city, and this all began after the firing of former coach Terry Porter and appointing players favorite Alvin Gentry.
"We just ran and played free" said Amare Stoudemire. "It felt totally different."
Stoudemire, who was involved in trade talks with multiple teams looks like he will be staying in Pheonix after all. Many people believe the reason Stoudemire ended up staying in Phoenix was because of the firing of Porter. Porter milk-the-clock offense was not the Suns style and was apparent as they struggled to remain in playoff contention throughout the first half of the season.
"Alvin wanted us to play loose and up-tempo, and I think that was contagious," said Steve Nash
The question remains: Is it too late for the Suns to come together for a playoff run? If the Suns are able to continue this type of play they can be a force in the Western Conference come playoff time.
Chandler fails physical, returns to New Orleans
T-Mac out for season, Houston title hopes in jeopardy
Alston skips to Orlando as Nelson gets surgery
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