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Embiid explodes with 42 points as 76ers repel Suns

by Bob Baum - January 3, 2019 - 1:40pm

Joel Embiid, playing despite a sore left knee, matched his season high with 42 points, 30 in the first half, and grabbed 18 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a strong second-half rally to beat the Phoenix...

Nowitzki returns but Mavs lose to Suns

by Bob Baum - December 14, 2018 - 2:33pm

The Dallas loss came in the season debut of Dirk Nowitzki, who hadn't played yet while recovering from ankle surgery.

LeBron gets 1st win as a Laker in romp over Suns

by Bob Baum - October 25, 2018 - 12:48pm

Short-handed Los Angeles gave LeBron James his first victory as a Laker with a 131-113 romp over the Phoenix Suns

Ayton arrives as symbol that Suns are on the rise

by Bob Baum - June 23, 2018 - 9:00am

Since the heady days of Steve Nash came to an end, there have been few signs of joy from a dwindling fan base that watched the Phoenix Suns tumble to the bottom of the NBA standings and miss the playoffs for the...

New Suns coach takes aim at resurrecting franchise

by Bob Baum - May 15, 2018 - 12:37pm

Igor Kokoskov is the first NBA head coach born and raised outside North America, but he reminded everyone at his introductory news conference with the Phoenix Suns

Suns hire Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as new head coach

by Bob Baum - May 3, 2018 - 10:58am

The Phoenix Suns have hired Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach.

Thompson, Warriors beat Suns for 15th straight time

by Bob Baum - April 9, 2018 - 12:37pm

Klay Thompson scored 22 of his 34 points in the first quarter and the Golden State Warriors beat Phoenix for the 15th consecutive time, 117-100

Cook, Green lead depleted Warriors past Suns 124-109

by Bob Baum - March 18, 2018 - 12:00pm

Even with Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson on the sidelines, the Phoenix Suns couldn’t beat the Warriors.

LeBron posts 69th triple-double as Cavs trample lowly Suns

by Bob Baum - March 14, 2018 - 12:44pm

LeBron James earned his 69th career triple-double, and 14th this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a wire-to-wire 129-107 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Rookie Mitchell scores 40, Jazz rout Suns 129-97

by Bob Baum - February 3, 2018 - 4:30pm

A dozen teams passed on Donovan Mitchell in last year’s draft before Denver finally picked him and promptly traded him to Utah. The Jazz must be so grateful the way it all turned out.

Booker, Chriss lead late rally to boost Suns past Hawks

by Bob Baum - January 3, 2018 - 4:49pm

The Phoenix Suns appeared headed for an ugly home loss to the Atlanta Hawks until the frantic final minutes.

Butler leads balanced Timberwolves past Suns 115-106

by Bob Baum - December 24, 2017 - 10:00am

The scoring was balanced but there was no doubt who led the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Phoenix Suns.

Clarkson’s season-high 25 points lift Lakers over Suns

by Bob Baum - November 14, 2017 - 5:33am

Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns, 100-93.

Winless Suns fire Earl Watson after 3 games this season

by Bob Baum - October 23, 2017 - 2:54am

The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Earl Watson just three games in to the NBA season.

Bellinger, Dodgers beat D-backs 3-1 to return to NLCS

by Bob Baum - October 10, 2017 - 6:16am

Led by a big Japanese right-hander and a rookie from just down the road, the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed back to the NL Championship Series.

LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116

by Bob Baum - January 9, 2017 - 3:05pm

James scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter as the Cavs fought off Phoenix down the stretch for a 120-116 victory Sunday night (Monday in Manila).

Knight nets 37 in Suns' rout of depleted Clips

by Bob Baum - November 12, 2015 - 11:30pm

Brandon Knight matched his career high with 37 points, Eric Bledsoe fell an assist shy of his second career triple-double and the Phoenix Suns rolled past the severely depleted Los Angeles Clippers 118-104 on Thursday...

Suns survive for ugly 74-72 win over Davis-less New Orleans

by Bob Baum - March 20, 2015 - 1:59pm

Brandan Wright scored 16 points and matched his career high with seven blocked shots, helping the Phoenix Suns to a sluggish, cold-shooting 74-72 victory over a New Orleans Pelicans team playing without star Anthony...

Late barrage of 3s lifts Atlanta past Phoenix, 96-87

by Bob Baum - March 14, 2015 - 1:49pm

Paul Millsap scored 23 points and the Atlanta Hawks made five 3-pointers in the final 6:38 to pull away from the Phoenix Suns, 96-87 on Friday night.

Westbrook gets triple-double but Suns beat Thunder 117-113

by Bob Baum - February 27, 2015 - 4:02pm

Russell Westbrook scored 39 points in his 12th career triple-double but missed what would have been the game-tying layup with 5.7 seconds left in overtime, and the Phoenix Suns beat Oklahoma City 117-113 on Thursday...

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