STAT and Shaq lead Suns past Blazers for 5th straight win

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(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) The big men combination of STAT (25 points, 7 rebounds) and Shaq (16 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists) led the Suns to their fifth straight win, 111-98 over the Trail Blazers yesterday night in Portland. Nash added 22 points and 8 assists while Diaw and Barbosa each had 12 points off the bench in the Suns win. Phoenix was able to take the lead for good, after [...]

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Suns hold on for 97-92 win in Portland

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(AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens) The Suns built an early lead and were able to hold off a late surge by the Blazers to seal the win, 97-92, and stop the losing streak at 2 games. Phoenix led 60-41 at the half and dominated the first 24 minutes of basketball. The young athletic Blazers put together a good rally in the second half but the Suns came home winners [...]

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