There are two equally important game initiatives the Suns must accomplish on Wednesday in order to have a good chance of beating the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics.
For starters, the Suns’ guards MUST slow down Rajon Rondo in the open court.
Rondo has become an elite point guard in this league and is especially skilled at pushing the [...]

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“We’re trying to shock the world right now.”
Those were the words of Jason Richardson courtside at TD Garden in Boston Friday night. That was after the game. And the 48 minutes before did just what he wanted.
Taking on the Boston Celtics and their league best 6-0 record, the Suns shocked the world with a 110-103 [...]

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Suns 110, Celtics 103

Two nights ago I was eager to see if the Suns could continue their impressive play against some of the NBA’s best. The Magic ended that anxiousness very quickly, halting the Suns’ early-season momentum by way of a 122-100 victory.
Tonight the Suns have a chance to redeem themselves against an even superior NBA power, [...]

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I’ve made it no secret that I believe the Suns should keep Amare Stoudemire
That is, unless the Minnesota Timberwolves want to offer something like Al Jefferson and the No. 6 pick.
My argument hinges on the fact that I believe Amare’s value has taken a serious hit with his eye injury and looming free agency from [...]

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The Suns may be sitting at home, but many former Suns are making a dent in the 2009 NBA Playoffs.
The following is a brief analysis of their contributions:
Atlanta Hawks

Isn’t it ironic that the Joe Johnson-propelled Hawks finally cracked the second round for the first time in a decade during the same season in which the Suns [...]

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A whiteboard in the Suns’ locker room on Friday displayed the message “Best 26-5, Worst 22-9,” next to the title of Barack Obama’s book, “The Audacity of Hope.”
Judging by the way the Celtics mauled the Suns in their 128-108 victory and considering Sunday started a stretch that includes nine of 11 against winning teams, the [...]

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