Archive for February 5th, 2010

Suns drop Kings, complete perfect four-game road trip

Steve Nash had 23 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns complete a perfect four-game road trip with a 114-102 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Mike Dunleavy and the Hangover effect

For Mike Dunleavy, there have been several flash points over the past couple of months when he thought it might be time to hang it up: A 124-93 loss to Phoenix on Christmas Day on national television when his team essentially quit on him in the second half. The bizarre incident in Memphis when the Clippers were only 12 minutes away from .500 when Fedex Forum was evacuated due to a broken water main .

Spitballing the playoffs

On the radio yesterday, Jazz broadcaster David Locke asked me to tell him which eight teams would make the playoffs in the West, and in what order. It was a total ambush. And let’s be honest, between now and then there will be winning streaks, injuries, coaching changes, trades and other surprises

Game Preview: Suns Vs Kings

More photos » Matt York - AP Stay hot, Steve (AP Photo/Matt York) Browse more photos » Tonight our beloved Phoenix Suns test a couple of streaks in Sacramento versus the Kings.

Phoenix Radio Rewind: Alvin Gentry, Luis Gonzalez, Dennis Erickson, and Jared Dudley

Here’s a look at what you might have missed Thursday on the local sports radio airwaves. Arizona Diamondback Great Luis Gonzalez Download audio file (cas020410seg3gonzo.mp3) ASU Football Coach Dennis Erickson Download audio file (02042010085135.mp3) Phoenix Suns’ Broadcaster Tim Kempton Download audio file (02042010090707.mp3) Phoenix Suns’ Head Coach Alvin Gentry Download audio file (02042010194205.mp3) Phoenix Suns’ Forward Jared Dudley Download audio fil…

Seven Minutes or Less: Nash/Richardson to guard Martin/Evans? And Suns aren’t safe in fifth place

Your weekday dose of Suns basketball in seven minutes or less. Listen to Matt Petersen and Fan Xrsquo;s take on whatrsquo;s going on with the Purple and Orange yesterday, today and in the near future

Seven Minutes or Less: Nash/Richardson to guard Martin/Evans? And Suns aren’t safe in fifth place

Your weekday dose of Suns basketball in seven minutes or less. Listen to Matt Petersen and Fan Xrsquo;s take on whatrsquo;s going on with the Purple and Orange yesterday, today and in the near future

Parker watches while Spurs wilt

By John Hollinger PORTLAND — All Tony Parker could do was sit and watch. Marooned at the scorer’s table while he waited for a whistle to get him back in the game, he saw the clock tick inside 4 minutes …