A brief history of the Phoenix Suns on Mother’s Day
By Adam Maynes
Los Angeles Clippers 114 – Phoenix Suns 107
(6-2)
Following a surprising run to the Western Conference Finals in 2005, the Suns made an even more improbable run in 2006, this time without their star power forward, Amar’e Stoudemire. Up 2-1 in the semifinals against the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix opened the Mother’s Day game with energy and grit, only to give up a first quarter lead, play unmotivated, tired, and even broken down. The Clippers piled on the Suns and tried to put their foot on Phoenix’s throat, although Raja Bell led a late comeback that brought the Suns to within one with under a minute left. Missed opportunities and made Clippers free throws sealed the deal, and Los Angeles pulled out the victory tying the series.