Suns Throttle Short-handed Timberwolves, 131-102
Several days ago, this game actually looked like a good one... Kevin Garnett & the near red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves vs the Phoenix Suns, winners of their last 12 straight games. Ok, so Garnett threw a punch at Antonio McDyess in Detroit a few nights ago and Ricky Davis leaves the bench - end result - both players are suspended for 1 game and the Suns have a cakewalk on their hands. (Buy Kevin Garnett jersey)
Enter Shawn Marion & Amare Stoudemire, who pretty much had their way w/ the rest of the Wolves front-court players. Marion finished w/ 17 pts and 20 rebounds, while Amare had 25 pts and 8 rebounds. Shawn Marion's numbers become more amazing when you consider the fact that he didn't even play the 4th quarter - he sat out w/ the Suns handily ahead. Overall, six Suns players scored in double-figures en-route to their 13 straight victory, making Phoenix only the 8th team in NBA history to win 13 straight twice in the same season. (Buy Shawn Marion jersey / Amare Stoudemire jersey)
Rookie Randy Foye led the depleted Minnesota squad w/ 25 pts. Troy Hudson and Trenton Hassell contributed 22 & 20, respectively.
Phoenix starts a 5-game road trip Tuesday in Washington against Gilbert Arenas and the Wizards.
Other NBA News:
- Carmello Anthony set to return for the Denver Nuggets tonight vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Richard Jefferson to have ankle scoped... may not return to New Jersey lineup anytime soon.
- Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat in rematch of 2005-2006 NBA Finals. Miami was w/out Shaquille O'Neal.
- Jason Kidd rumored to be on the trading block... divorce headlines leading to much speculation.
- Corey Maggette's agent request trade by February deadline... Clipper's owner not likely to approve.