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Steve Nash and the Awesome Giving Tree Theory
There weren’t too many people happy with Steve Nash when he decided to end his tenure with the Phoenix Suns by going to the Los Angeles Lakers, where his and the team’s fortunes haven’t really taken off. One clever redditor by the username of jackpype links this move to the famous book The Giving Tree, not taking the trade for face value.
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Los Angeles Lakers – It’s Getting Sad & Depressing
One of the only bright spots in this awful season for the Los Angeles Lakers has been the constant fast-paced offense this team is trying to run, and watching Nick Young do his thing, which doesn’t always work, but is always entertaining to watch. As they lost their sixth in a row (and 12th in 13), Swaggy P being ejected was a big part of another step backwards for the team and franchise, who are going through a stretch no one in Tinseltown even remembers.
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Suns vs Knicks – Effort & Defense That Weren’t Previously There
The New York Knicks continue to win, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-96 in overtime. A lot has to do with Carmelo Anthony leading them in the finish, as expected, but in general, as in previous wins, the effort and defense that were nonexistent previously this season made most of the difference.
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Suns vs Bulls – Injuries Don’t Always Get in the Way
Sometimes momentum is stronger than everything. The Chicago Bulls have started to play well recently, so giving up on Luol Deng and missing Carlos Boozer due to injury doesn’t stop them from beating the Phoenix Suns 92-87, getting some great performances from Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah.
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Phoenix Suns – Not Slowing Down For Anyone
So what if everyone said the Phoenix Suns are supposed to tank and be among the worst in the Western conference? Whatever Jeff Hornacek started doing with this team, it’s working beyond the wildest expectations, as Goran Dragic led them through a rough night for Eric Bledsoe to an impressive 107-88 win on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Golden State Warriors – Stephen Curry Does More Than Just Shoot
Most of the praise Stephen Curry gets usually has to do with his shooting and his place in history among three point shooters. It’s less common to see him get the headlines thanks to his all-around play. However, there’s a lot more to him than just shooting from long range, pulling off a triple-double performance that included a career high in rebounds and assists as the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 115-86.
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Suns vs Nuggets – The Remarkable, Surprising Ride Continues
Sometimes it feels like the roles have changes between these teams. The Denver Nuggets aren’t horrendous like the Phoenix Suns were last season, but there’s nothing truly remarkable about them right now. The Suns? A year that should have been about rebuilding is turning into something very different, thanks to Jeff Hornacek on the sidelines and a bunch of mostly young players who didn’t read the memo about them supposedly tanking.
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San Antonio Spurs – Manu Ginobili Like he Hasn’t Aged at all
After his awful performance in the NBA finals last season, some thought Manu Ginobili wouldn’t want to return, or even be able to. While not being the most consistent of players, he has his days of brilliance, leading the San Antonio Spurs to an impressive victory over one of the hottest teams in the NBA.
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Phoenix Suns – Eric Bledsoe & Goran Dragic Keep Putting on Shows
Maybe it’s still too soon to declare the Phoenix Suns as “for real” and out of the tanking category, because things might change later on, but right now they’re not just winning. They happen to be one of the best shows in the NBA, mostly thanks to their dual point guard backcourt of Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragic, leading the team to a 106-102 win over the Golden State Warriors.
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Suns vs Lakers – Kobe Bryant Is Ruining It For The Others
It’s as if nothing has changed. Kobe Bryant is back, taking the same kind of shots, ruining the flow of team play the Los Angeles Lakers developed during his time off the court. The defense, with or without him, is probably more of a reason that the Phoenix Suns were able to win 114-108, as Goran Dragic found it very easy to put up one of his best games since arriving in the NBA.