Archive for February, 2008

Brad Zimanek column: ONeal can make the difference

Brad Zimanek column: O’Neal can make the difference How could bringing in Shaquille O’Neal be a bad thing? Phoenix hasn’t exactly been chalking up championships without him so it really doesn’t have anything to … via Appleton Post-Crescent

Nash enters 3-point contest

Last participated in 2002 as a Dallas Maverick Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Feb. via Arizona Republic

Szczerbiak calls timeout with none left, Suns pull out victory

Wally Szczerbiak called a timeout when Seattle had none remaining with 15.1 seconds to play, allowing the Phoenix Suns to pull out a 103-99 victory over the SuperSonics tonight. via KOLD-TV Tucson

Even with Webber, Warriors in peril

“They kept losing at the same point every year, and for the same reason”

Chris Webber returned Thursday night. Please don’t wring your hands wondering why the Warriors settled for C-Webb when they might have had Pau Gasol or Shaquille O’Neal. The short answer is neither Gasol nor … via Inside Bay Area

Five on one: Story lines until snow ends

TODAY’S TOPIC: Story lines until snow ends This time of year is notoriously rough for sports fans. via Northwest Herald

Bell, Barbosa provide 1-2 punch for Suns

“They figured our zone out and they started making shots.”

When the 3-pointers start falling for Phoenix, it’s bad news for the opposition. via Fox Sports

Report: Shaq headed to Phoenix Suns

ESPN reported early Wednesday that the Heat has agreed to trade Shaquille O’Neal, the superstar center who arrived at the Miami Heat’s doorstep in a diesel truck and then helped drive the team to an NBA … via Floridatoday.com

Barbosa, Marion have come up big for Phoenix

Two-time MVP Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire will represent Phoenix in the 57th annual All-Star Game on Sunday, February 17th at New Orleans Arena. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Charlotte Bobcats (18-30) at Phoenix Suns (33-14), 9 p.m.

The Phoenix Suns attempt to get back on the winning track as they continue their six-game homestand tonight against the Charlotte Bobcats at US Airways Center. via Press of Atlantic City

Ira Winderman: What’s their beef?

“All of my stuff in my apartment in Seattle is still packed up”

Permission was granted Thursday morning, as the Mavericks were preparing for that night’s game in Boston. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

All scars: Warriors get no All-Stars

“If I go, it would be a privilege.”

EVERY MAN and woman in the organization is disappointed. Hurt. And they ought to be at least a little bit angry. via Inside Bay Area

Spurs 84 Suns 81

Tim Duncan had 16 points and 17 rebounds as San Antonio pulled out an 84-81 triumph at Phoenix. via WOIO