PHOENIX — Only the Phoenix Suns could have another blown fourth quarter overshadowed by an altercation between the officials and their two backup point guards in the final minute of a blowout. After the Suns once again played a solid first three quarters and then a horrendous fourth quarter to turn a close game into [...]

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Oklahoma City Thunder 116, Phoenix Suns 98 Blame Steve Nash’s pelvic instability. Blame Channing Frye’s shoulder. Blame the roster turnover. Blame Vince Carter. Blame Robin Lopez. There’s no shortage of players to point the finger at for the Phoenix Suns’ disappointing, playoff-less season. But despite all of the trades, injuries and regression, this roster is [...]

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If you’re looking for an explanation why the Phoenix Suns won’t make the playoffs this season, pop in the tape of tonight’s matchup with the Kings — or their last three games against Sacramento for that matter. Once again the Suns collapsed down the stretch — crippled by turnovers, poor defense and lack of a [...]

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Sacramento Kings 116, Phoenix Suns 113 PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Suns begin their 10-game de facto exhibition season Tuesday night in Sacramento, they can look across the court at one of the visual reminders of why they’re in this situation. The Suns are responsible for two of Sacramento’s 20 wins, games that a playoff [...]

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PHOENIX — When Marcin Gortat fractured his nose in a collision with Steve Nash during Friday’s loss to the Hornets it may have been the final blow to the Suns’ season, but at least it didn’t knock out his sense of humor. Gortat recovered quickly, showing no ill effects in going for 20 points and [...]

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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have been fighting an uphill battle since the season tipped off, trying to integrate a constant flow of new players while battling to create separation from a .500 mark that has never escaped them. After the Suns’ 91-83 loss to the Dallas Mavericks even the Suns players were resigned to [...]

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