Steve Nash News

Amare Stoudemire scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and Phoenix recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat Golden State 122-116 Monday night, eliminating the Warriors from playoff contention.

The Warriors’ loss clinched the final playoff spot in the West for Denver.

Steve Nash nearly had a triple-double with 13 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds as the Suns remained in the midst of a scramble for playoff positioning and a possible home-court advantage in the first round. Read more

The Golden State Warriors have their backs against the wall and need a win to stay in the race for the eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference, as they visit the Phoenix Suns tonight at US … via Miami Herald

“My thing I tried to concentrate on was learning and having some input from a player perspective because I played in the league for a long time”

It has been four years since the Suns have had an impact rookie. And the wait continues. via Arizona Republic

“Chris Paul has higher assist numbers this year. Why does Steve Nash have a higher-score?”

All the talk is about Chris Paul, and how he’s the better Point-Guard this year. via Sporting News

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points Wednesday and Phoenix held San Antonio to 11 points in the fourth period in downing the Spurs 96-79. Phoenix outscored San Antonio in the second half 51-34. Shaquille O’Neal … via Political Gateway

Suns guard Steve Nash drives against Rudy Gay of the Grizzlies on Feb. 26. The Suns won 127-113. More on this topic * Slices of orange Want more Suns? Click here for extended coverage from Suns beat writer Paul … via Arizona Republic

Shaquille O’Neal will reportedly sit out Tuesday night with a right hip bruise when the Suns take on the Grizzlies in Memphis. via KIRO TV

“I really don’t care about home court”

For all the Phoenix fans poring over the Western Conference standings, checking the remaining schedules and tiebreakers to establish scenarios where the Suns can still finish among the top four seeds, your team … via East Valley Tribune

“But now I have a bodyguard with me with Shaq. They had a hard time with us.”

Jerry Brown , Tribune The Suns probably would love a do-over on the two games they lost in Minnesota earlier this year. via Scottsdale Tribune

“We were feeling good about everything, everything was going our way”

Nowitzki, Mavs go on late 16-0 run, hold Suns to nine 4th-quarter points Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, screams in celebration after making a field goal against the Phoenix Suns in the … via ESPN

“He has the total package. . . . The unorthodox shots, his creativity around the basket. And I think the biggest thing is he’s not scared to make a mistake. That’s what he thrives on - being able to run a team - and he does it well.”

Three great point guards in Suns history have visited downtown Phoenix this weekend. via Arizona Republic

VITALS: 9 tonight, US Airways Center, Phoenix; KSTC Ch. 45; KLCI-FM 106.1 RECORDS: Wolves 19-55, Suns 50-25 SERIES: Suns lead 47-26 . INJURIES: Wolves: PG Sebastian Telfair is out. via St. Paul Pioneer Press

The Nuggets redeemed themselves after blowing a 22-point lead in Phoenix the night before. via Denver Post