Archive for March, 2009

Barbosa helps Suns end longest skid in 4 years

The way things have been going lately, the Phoenix Suns will gladly take a sputtering victory over Oklahoma City.

Suns hope to snap skid vs. Thunder

The floundering Phoenix Suns hope to put the brakes on an ugly six-game losing streak Saturday when they welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to US Airways Arena.

What should the Suns do in the off-season?

The 2008 season has been rough for the Suns and changes are in the future for next season.

Cavs’ West bruises back, may not play tonight

Cavaliers guard Delonte West could miss Friday night’s game in Sacramento after bruising his lower back in a fall at Phoenix on Thursday night.

Tha Cavaliers head to Phoenix to take on Shaq and the Suns

The Cleveland Cavaliers are eyeing the NBA’s best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers (50-13) at Phoenix Suns (34-30),

Now is not the time for the Phoenix Suns to play poor basketball as they try to make a push towards a playoff berth.

Bud Shaw’s Sports Spin: Cavs defensive effort a welcomed sight after watching Suns basketball

Eleven days in the desert means an overexposure to the Suns. Be happy for Cavs coach Mike Brown’s obsession with defense because the polar opposite isn’t too pretty at second glance.

Dallas Mavericks (38-25) at Phoenix Suns (34-29), 10 p.m.

It’s a little early to talk about must win games but the reeling Phoenix Suns desperately need to get back in the win column tonight when they host the Dallas Mavericks in the opener of a three-game homestand.

Loss to Spurs makes Suns 0-4 on road trip

SAN ANTONIO a ‘ Tony Parker had another big game and the Phoenix Suns had another loss.

Ita s Suns vs Spurs, where something happens, always

It seems like the Suns haven’t played the Spurs in months. Indeed so many things happened since the last time that I had forgotten howA badly I want the Suns to beat the Spurs.

Phoenix Suns (34-28) at San Antonio Spurs (41-20),

The Southwest Division-leading San Antonio Spurs will resume a four-game homestand Sunday versus the Phoenix Suns at the AT&T Center.

Shaq will Battle Kobe in First Round of Playoffs, Leave Suns Next Season to Join LeBron

Ever since watching countless numbers of media gush over the brief reunion of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant at the All-Star game, I’ve had this feeling in my gut that the former Los Angeles Lakers teammates …

Brooks scores 30 to lead Rockets past Suns 116-112

The giants had their fun. They talked about each other for a few days, joked and laughed and crashed their bodies into one another long into the night.

Sun, Pistons are two teams in turmoil

Here’s a list of superior athletes who are nonetheless nondescript NBA players - Joel Anthony, Marcus Banks, Andray Blatche, Melvin Ely, Jarvis Hayes, Brendan Haywood, Acie Law, Jamario Moon, Thabo Sefolosha, …

Wade too flashy for Shaq, Suns

Dwyane Wade gave Shaquille O’Neal plenty of wins with the Miami Heat. Wade wasn’t being cooperative this time with O’Neal in an opponent’s jersey.