PHOENIX — OK, so this wasn’t what you expected. After the Suns spent the past two and a half months rolling everybody in sight culminating in a 14-2 sprint to the finish, it’s hard to believe that the Suns were the only home team to lose on the NBA’s opening weekend going up against a [...]

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Per a Suns release:
Suns center Robin Lopez was seen today by specialist Dr. Christopher Huston of The Orthopedic Clinic Association (TOCA) in Phoenix.  Lopez, who has not played since March 26 due to an injured back, is progressing well.  He will begin light, de-weighted jogging and more light court work, including easy jumping.  Lopez will [...]

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After the Portland Trail Blazers’ shocking Game 1 upset of the Phoenix Suns, here’s what’s being said around the nation:

On ESPN’s Daily Dime, John Hollinger talks about the spectacular performances from veterans on a young Portland team and how they might be able to steal the series: ”It’s common to think of the Portland Trail Blazers as a young [...]

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PHOENIX – Heading into the playoffs a Brandon Roy-less Blazers squad appeared to be the best matchup any Western Conference playoff team could hope for.
It’s doubtful the Suns hold that opinion anymore.
Although only four Portland players scored more than five points, the Blazers controlled the pace and outlasted the Phoenix Suns in a 105-100 victory [...]

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For the past three months and change, no one in the NBA has been able to slow down Amare Stoudemire — until tonight. Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby, who most everyone on ValleyoftheSuns feared would make his presence felt in this series, bothered Amare and Suns penetrators from start to finish, leading Portland to a 105-100 [...]

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Trail Blazers 105, Suns 100

PHOENIX — With the way things looked in December and January, it’s actually kind of incredible that the Suns are where they are, a three seed with what is probably the most favorable matchup in the NBA playoffs.
The [...]

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