Archive for February, 2009

Bosh Questions Shaq’s Big Scoring Night

Shaquille O’Neal of the Phoenix Suns against Nenad Krstic #12 of the New Jersey Nets on March 29, 2008 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Suns now filled with ‘hope,’ ‘fun’

A ninth-place standing in the Western Conference had some Suns fans clinging to a glass half-full perspective once Alvin Gentry returned the team to the fun-and-gun style of play.

Suns’ Nash misses game with ankle injury

Steve Nash missed Phoenix’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night because of an injured right ankle.

Marion set to ‘relax and enjoy my old friends’ in Phoenix

It elevated coach Mike D’Antoni to guru rather than a guy who’d washed out in Denver, turned Steve Nash into a two-time most valuable player and made the Suns the object of envy from every player who’d eschew …

Bell, Diaw return for 1st time since trade

It first hit Raja Bell that he was back in Phoenix on Sunday night, as his airplane descended and he saw the familiar city skyline.

Steve Nash’s Oscar picks — How’d he do?

Suns star and self-proclaimed movie buff Steve Nash has a pretty good track record when it comes to calling winners at the Oscars.

Suns top Bobcats behind Nash’s 22

PHOENIX a ‘ Steve Nash scored 22 points before leaving with an ankle injury, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Charlotte Bobcats 112-102 Tuesday night, spoiling the return of Boris Diaw and Raja Bell to US Airways …

Suns, Bobcats square off in the desert

The Phoenix Suns hope to get back on the winning track Tuesday when they welcome the Charlotte Bobcats to town for the finale of a three-game homestand.

Suns Open Gentry Era At Home Vs. Clippers

The glitz and glamour of NBA All-Star Weekend has died down in the Valley of the Sun and a Phoenix team in transition will now get back to work by welcoming the Los Angeles Clippers to town for the front end of …

Pro and Con: Do the Suns have a chance?

With new coach Alvin Gentrya s promising a return to the Sunsa old style of play, does Phoenix have a shot in the West? Published On: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Printer-friendly version Pro: Call the FBI.

With Kevin Garnett out injured, Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen lead Celtics past Suns 128-108

Rajon Rondo scored a career-high 32 points to go with 10 assists on his 23rd birthday and the Boston Celtics didn’t need Kevin Garnett to beat the Phoenix Suns 128-108 on Sunday.

Good Riddance: Terry Porter’s Officially Fired, but Could it be Shaq Who Now Goes Instead of Amar’e?

Well, it’s official. Phoenix Suns head coach Terry Porter was fired today and replaced with long-time Phoenix assistant and former Los Angeles Clippers head coach Alvin Gentry .

Hill, Suns get by Warriors

Grant Hill scored 27 points — eight in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors, 115-105, at US Airways Center.

Suns Win/Ben Dances Uncontrollably

Suns fansI think we’ve found something to believe in. I could care less if this was against the lowly Clippers and it doesn’t matter that deep down I realize that we are on a new-coach-high.A I’m so damn happy …

Do the Suns have a fourth charm up there sleeves?

Alvin Gentry is assuring everyone that Phoenix’s high-scoring binge will end at three games.