Archive for November, 2007

3 matches of NBA

Yao, Rockets hold off Suns Yao Ming was impressive throughout the match, shooting 12-for-19 from the floor on an assortment of shots. via CCTV

Catching up with the Suns

A lot has been going on with the Suns this past week. Unfortunately I haven’t been around the past week, but there is much to catch up on. via MVN - Recent Articles

Playground comes to the Arena

“They’ve got a lot of guys who can hurt you”

At the midpoint of the first quarter Monday night, the Warriors and Suns were locked in a 23-23 spectacular, suggesting 184-all after 48 minutes and the first of three overtimes. via SF Gate

High-energy rivals are Suns’ bugaboo

“It’s easy to see and fix, if we are willing”

Jerry Brown , Tribune The Suns have only lost three of their first 14 games - but that’s just often enough for a post-defeat pattern to emerge. via East Valley Tribune

Monta Ellis, Warriors beat Suns 129-114

Monta Ellis scored 15 consecutive points in the fourth quarter on the way to matching his career-high 31 points, and the resurgent Golden State Warriors snapped the Phoenix Suns’ eight-game winning streak with … via Monterey County Herald

Suns notebook: Banks finally paying dividends for the Suns

“He told me, ‘You know, if you play like that all the time, you’ll play every day,’ “

Jerry Brown , Tribune It took two injuries, but Marcus Banks got another chance to contribute early Wednesday night and made the most of it. via East Valley Tribune

The NBA’s Polar Opposites

“It’s amazing what you can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit”

Partner Sites Market Place Friday, November 23, 2007 The NBA’s Polar Opposites By Bill Hazell Once upon a time in the twin cities of Minnesota, the Timberwolves and their fans were certain they had the … via Sports Central Articles and Columns

Debunking a few NBA myths

Even when m’lady and I helped my dad string Christmas lights on a 30-foot saguaro cactus. via Sporting News

Suns Win Ninth Straight

Amare Stoudemire scored 13 of his season-high 29 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Phoenix Suns matched the best start to a season in franchise history by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 113-94 on Friday night.

Shawn Marion added 21 points, 17 rebounds and five steals as the Suns won their eighth in a row. Their 11-2 start matches the franchise record set in 1980-81 and equaled in 2004-05. They can break the record with a victory at Golden State on Monday.

Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists, and Grant Hill scored 19 points for the Suns. Read more

The Game Plan: Suns

Published 12:00 am PST Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Story appeared in SPORTS section, Page C4 Tipoff: 7 p.m. Where: Arco Arena TV: CSN Radio: KHTK Head to head The Kings are 2-6 against Phoenix in the past two … via Sacramento Bee Newspaper

NBA: Phoenix 127, Sacramento 111

PHOENIX, Nov. 22 The Phoenix Suns stretched their win streak to seven games Wednesday, running away from Sacramento, 127-111. The Suns led by as many as 30 points. via Earth Times

Suns slip past the Kings

Amare Stoudemire swatted John Salmons ‘ game- winning three-point attempt just before the buzzer, as Phoenix slipped past Sacramento, 100-98, at ARCO Arena. via TSN.ca

Kings welcome Suns to ARCO Arena

The red-hot Phoenix Suns attempt to extend their winning streak to six games when they visit Pacific Division-rival Sacramento tonight at ARCO Arena. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

Marbury leaves team

“They’ve got the two-time MVP in Mr. Nash”

Only five games into the season the Knicks are already in a state of turmoil again, with Stephon Marbury and the head coach at odds and both of their futures in question. via NewJersey.com

NBA: Phoenix 115, Houston 105

Steve Nash had 19 points and 15 assists Saturday night, as the Phoenix Suns beat Houston, 115-105. All five Suns starters scored in double figures. via Political Gateway