Hornets top Suns 120-103 to snap skid
Chris Paul had 25 points, 15 assists and three steals to help the New Orleans Hornets end a three-game losing skid with a 120-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Archive for February, 2008
Flip Saunders: Team had best focus of the season against Suns; Amir Johnson making great progress
Pistons head coach Flip Saunders talked to WDFN-AM on Tuesday: On blowing out the Suns on Sunday: No we had probably maybe of all the games we played so far this year, we probably had the best overall focus at … via Detroit Free Press
Phoenix Suns: Panic Time in the Desert?
Just three games into the trade that sent Shaquille O’Neal to the desert with lofty goals and high expectations and the Phoenix Suns are a modest 1 - 2. But I think that it is too early to say that this trade … via BleacherReport
Suns try to find their game in Memphis
The Phoenix Suns have hit a snag and will try to right the ship tonight in the opener of a two-game road trip against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. via Sports Network
Dave Hyde: Suns’ Shaq looks just like Heat’s Shaq
“We still have to be realistic about things”
I’m not angry. Are you angry? I don’t feel cheated. Do you feel cheated? Have you watched Shaquille O’Neal running and rebounding and diving and getting to the foul line as a Phoenix Sun and felt any drip of … via The Stuart News
Nash too nice to say it, but he told you so
“If anything, when he left, he put together his best body of work”
PHOENIX — Just in case anybody cares what Suns forward AmarA© Stoudemire thinks of the recently jury-rigged Mavs, he shared his thoughts Sunday.
Consider him nonplussed.
‘We’re not concerned about Dallas at all,’ Stoudemire said.
About what the Mavs think? Or them as a team?
‘Both,’ he said.
His quick and brutal dismissal of the Mavs admittedly shocked me silent, and I fumbled for a proper, what we like to call in journalism, follow-up question. What came out was something about the Mavs being one of the best teams in West the last couple of seasons. Read more
Pistons Knock Down Suns
Rasheed Wallace scored 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds as Detroit routed Phoenix. via WFXJ-AM Jacksonville
Kermit was wrong: It is easy being green
People go camping and hiking because they love the outdoors, right? They’re probably the first people to go green, right?
Not necessarily — and I include myself among those who have been too careless at times. If only I could turn back the clock…
If Steve Nash can talk trash in new Nike shoes made from trash, outdoors enthusiasts can pick up their trash in the outdoors — and more. (Just think, ‘Will work for trees.’ Sounds kinda nice.)
Several organizations, including Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly, work to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts on the environment. (You can find out more about them at www.lnt.org and www.treadlightly.org.) Read more
Pistons get new look Phoenix
“It’s going to be very important we don’t turn the ball over because the first three teams we play, whether it’s Phoenix, Denver or Utah, they take your turnovers and turn them into points quick”
Coaching in the Western Conference for nearly 10 seasons, Flip Saunders had to design game plans to combat Shaquille O’Neal at least four times a season. via Macomb Daily
Suns apply heat
“That was a beautiful piece of art right there”
Three is a magic number the Celtics have avoided - until now. Boston lost its third straight game for the first time this season last night at US Airways Center, dropping an 85-77 decision to the Phoenix Suns. via Boston Globe
O’Neal finds new place on court
“Even if he doesn’t shoot it, they’ve got to keep a body on him, because once he gets a head of steam . . . it’s like stopping a freight train moving.”
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Feb. 22, 2008 12:00 AM Your eyes did not deceive you, but Shaquille O’Neal’s mind did. via Arizona Republic
Ain’t it nice when a game lives up to the hype?
It doesn’t happen often, since in today’s 24 hour media world, it’s almost impossible for a high profile game to outdo the circus that inevitably surrounds it. via Los Angeles Times
Why I Take Back What I Said About the Shaq Trade
Within the hour, Shaq will have started his first game with the Phoenix Suns. To add drama to the big fella’s debut, it will come against with former team and division rival of the Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers, … via Associated Content
Daily Dime: Five Kidd Myths
“I’d definitely like to see him stay in the East”
Let’s bust five myths regarding the Dallas Mavericks’ reacquisiton of a famous former No. via ESPN
Rock on …
“Every day is Valentine’s Day for my girlfriend.”
Being a true romantic, Rock On was naturally drawn to last week’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution piece on the Valentine’s Day plans of various sports figures. via Deseret Morning News