Nash delivers 16 assists and Phoenix reaches 10 wins with 111-105 victory in HoustonNovember 17th, 2009 more imagesStoudemire scores 23 in Suns' win over RocketsHOUSTON — Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Steve Nash had 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns recovered from a slow start to beat the Houston Rockets 111-105 on Tuesday night. Jason Richardson scored 20 points for the Suns, who have won eight of their last 11 games against the Rockets in Houston.
Amare Stoudemire scores 30 points, helping Suns beat Raptors 101-100November 15th, 2009 Stoudemire helps Suns beat RaptorsPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire followed one of the worst games of his career with his best game of the season, scoring 30 points to lead Phoenix to a 101-100 victory over Toronto on Sunday night, the Suns' 11th straight win over the Raptors. The Suns improved to an NBA-best 9-2, winning their 13th in a row at home.
Phoenix Suns improve to 8-1 with 124-104 rout of the New Orleans HornetsNovember 12th, 2009 more imagesSuns use 40-point 1st quarter to rout HornetsPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash combined to hit all eight of their first-quarter shots and the Phoenix Suns used a sizzling opening period to beat the New Orleans Hornets 124-104 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games. The Suns (8-1) have the best in the Western Conference and are tied with the Boston Celtics for the league's best mark.
Phoenix Suns improve to 8-1 with rout of New Orleans HornetsNovember 12th, 2009 Suns use 40-point first quarter to rout HornetsPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash combined to hit all eight of their first-quarter shots and the Phoenix Suns used a sizzling opening period to beat the New Orleans Hornets 124-104 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games. The Suns (8-1) have the best in the Western Conference and are tied with the Boston Celtics for the league's best mark.
Nash has 21 points and 20 assists as Suns outlast 76ersNovember 9th, 2009 Nash and Suns outlast 76ers 119-115PHILADELPHIA — Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied his season-high with 20 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Monday night. The Suns eclipsed the 100-point barrier for the eighth straight game to open a season, which hadn't happened since the 1990-91 season.
Frye scores 25 points, Richardson adds 23 as Suns beat the Timberwolves 120-112November 1st, 2009 Frye, Richardson lead Suns past TimberwolvesPHOENIX — Channing Frye hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Jason Richardson had 23 points in his first game following a two-game suspension and the undefeated Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-112 Sunday night. The victory was the Suns' 11th straight at home dating to last season and improved their home record to 16-3 under Coach Alvin Gentry, who replaced Terry Porter in February.
Nash's 18 points, 20 assists lead Suns to 123-101 rout of Warriors in home openerOctober 30th, 2009 Nash has 20 assists, Suns rout Warriors 123-101PHOENIX — Steve Nash scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener. All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures, led by Leandro Barbosa's 24 points.
Nash scores 24 points, rallies Suns to 109-107 season-opening victory over ClippersOctober 29th, 2009 Nash rallies Suns to 109-107 win over Clippers
LOS ANGELES — Steve Nash scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, when he rallied the Phoenix Suns to a 109-107 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Grant Hill had 19 points and 13 rebounds, Leandro Barbosa added 17 points, Amare Stoudemire 16 and Channing Frye 12 for the Suns, who won their fifth in a row over the Clippers.
Channing Frye scores 29, Amare Stoudemire 27 in Suns' 143-127 preseason win over KingsOctober 20th, 2009 Frye and Stoudemire lead Suns past Kings
PHOENIX — Channing Frye scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire had 26, and the fast-moving Phoenix Suns overcame the losses of Steve Nash and Grant Hill to beat the Sacramento Kings 143-127 on Tuesday night in their final home preseason game. Nash left in the second half with an injured right ankle and Hill was ejected after getting two technical fouls for arguing with the officials.
With Shaquille O'Neal experiment behind them, Steve Nash and Suns looking to turn up heatSeptember 30th, 2009 After Shaq experiment, Suns ready to go full speedPHOENIX — With the failed Shaquille O'Neal experiment in their rearview mirror, the Phoenix Suns plan to put the pedal to the metal and hope for the best. The Suns begin training camp with "a clear vision of how we're going to play," Steve Nash said at the team's media day on Monday.
Nash says Shaq will fit right in with LeBron; expects Stoudemire to stay with SunsJuly 28th, 2009 Nash says Shaq will fit right in with LeBronNEW YORK — One NBA star who has played with Shaquille O'Neal thinks the 37-year-old center will fit in just fine with LeBron James. Two-time MVP Steve Nash told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he thinks O'Neal understands he is isn't in the prime of his career and will have to share the spotlight.
Agent confirms Nash agrees to 2-year, $22 million extension with SunsJuly 20th, 2009 Agent: Steve Nash agrees to 2-year extensionPHOENIX — Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, his agent said. Bill Duffy confirmed the agreement Monday in an interview with The Associated Press.
Person familiar with negotiations tells AP Nash agrees to 2-year extension with SunsJuly 20th, 2009 AP source: Steve Nash agrees to 2-year extensionPHOENIX — Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, a person close to the negotiations said. The person confirmed the agreement Monday, requesting anonymity because the official announcement hadn't been made.
Suns want to see healthy Stoudemire before offering a contract extensionJuly 15th, 2009 PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns want to see how Amare Stoudemire returns from eye surgery before offering him a contract extension. The All-Star forward missed the rest of the season after a Feb.
Stoudemire puzzled by Suns' plans, isn't sure about extensionJuly 9th, 2009 Stoudemire puzzled by Suns' plansPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire is puzzled by the Phoenix Suns' plans, and isn't sure he'd want to stay with the team unless they are figured out. Stoudemire said Wednesday he is ready for next season, five months after eye surgery.