Archive for April, 2010

Brownie Points: Protesters, Blazers and Spursa “oh my

So Portland […] “/> The Diamondbacks are now 5-2 since the Immigration Bill was signed … hey, you know, I’m just sayin’ … So all it took was a couple of picketers and the threat of having the All-Star Game removed for the Arizona bullpen to wake up? “Hell no, we won’t blow … Hell, no … So Portland has more passion for their basketball …

Spurs, Suns earn West semis date

SAN ANTONIO - Manu Ginobili stepped off the podium and bumped into Dirk Nowitzki.

A decisive coaching twist for the Suns

Andre Miller tortured the Suns, until Grant Hill started guarding him. The Suns had lost Game 1 on their home floor.

Future of Stoudemire, Suns rides on series with rival Spurs

Amar’e Stoudemire jogged through the tunnel, headed toward a victorious locker room at the end of a first-round playoff series for the first time in three years.

Hollinger: Nash’s night

Hobbled by an old hip strain that had come back with a vengeance, Steve Nash was playing about as badly as anyone had seen him play.

Richardson’s 3s help Suns eliminate Blazers

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Suns Spot | What to Expect in GameA Six

Previous week’s games 4/22/10 SUNS 108, Blazers 89 4/24/10 Blazers 96, SUNS 87 4/26/10 SUNS 107, Blazers 88 Upcoming week’s games 4/29/10 SUNS @ Blazers, 7:30 p.m., My45, TNT 5/1/10 SUNS vs Blazers, time TBA, Fox Sports Arizona, TNT Look for Nash to push the tempo tonight.

Rocker and rocks glitter at Nash gala

Millions of dollars in diamonds glistened amongst glamorous guests in a highly guarded secret location — all for a good cause.

Suns destined to fail versus Spurs

There is no avoiding it. Wounded, or pretending to be, they lurch forward, oblivious to their own mortality.

Canzano: Blazers coach Nate McMillan needs a comeback performance in Game 6

Nate McMillan draws up a play before Game 5 of the Blazers-Suns playoff series. There is no margin for error today, so he’ll have to arrive well prepared.

Phoenix Suns’ Playoff Run Could Decide Amare Stoudemire’s Future

The playoffs aren’t just where reps are made. Contracts are made there, too. Just ask Jerome James.

Thunder to upend Lakers, anyone?

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing. My San Antonio Spurs are up over the Dallas Mavericks 3-1 in the series, and I don’t see the Mavs catching them.

Proud night in the NBA for St. Mary’s High School

Frye vs. Bayless. There was a time that would have sounded like a grocery store rumble, if Channing Frye’s name dropped the “e” and if Bayless Supermarkets were still in business.

Stern in the right for fining unruly players

Rasheed Wallace rips the refs and gets hit in the wallet. Matt Barnes goes off by going public in his condemnation of officials.

Trail Blazers: Brandon Roy should start in Game 6;

Portland coach Nate McMillan has probably viewed and reviewed the Game 5 debacle more than once since the 107-88 loss at Phoenix.