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 Phoenix Suns (11-3)

Nash guides Suns to surprising fast start

PHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns are supposed to be an aging NBA afterthought, a franchise that a couple of years ago saw its best title shot slip away.

Few could have foreseen the way this team has bolted out of the starting gate. With Steve Nash as good as ever, Amare Stoudemire on the mend and an array of sharpshooters firing away, the Suns are off to an 11-3 start.

Going into Tuesday night's action, coach Alvin Gentry's team was tied for the best record in the league. (MORE)

Suns Headlines

Final 1 2 3 4 Tot
Detroit 26 16 21 28 91
Phoenix 29 29 26 33 117
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Final Boxscore
 Leaders Detroit Phoenix
Points 2 tied with 13 A. Stoudemire 21
Rebounds J. Maxiell 7 2 tied with 8
Assists R. Stuckey 5 S. Nash 9
Standings
Pacific Division
  W L Pct GB
Phoenix 11 3 .786 --
LA Lakers 10 3 .769 0.5
LA Clippers 6 9 .400 5.5
Sacramento 5 8 .385 5.5
Golden State 5 8 .385 5.5
Full Standings
Suns Leaders
Points: A. Stoudemire19.9
Rebounds: G. Hill7.6
Assists: S. Nash11.6
FG%: A. Stoudemire55.6%
Steals: J. Dudley1.3
Blocks: L. Amundson1.1
Offense (Rank)
Points: 110.4 (1)
Rebounds: 42.6 (14)
Assists: 24.1 (2)
FG%: 49.2% (1)
FT%: 72.2% (26)
3P%: 44.4% (1)
Defense (Rank)
Points: 105.5 (25)
Rebounds: 42.2 (18)
Assists: 22.8 (24)
FG%: 46.7% (22)
FT%: 71.6% (2)
3P%: 40.5% (29)
Next 5
DateOppPrevious
11/25vs. Mem-
11/27@ MinW 120-112 11/1
11/29@ TorW 101-100 11/15
12/1@ NY-
12/2@ Cle-
Full Schedule
Last 10
DateOppFinal
11/22vs. DetW 117-91
11/19@ NOL 103-110
11/17@ HouW 111-105
11/15vs. TorW 101-100
11/12@ LALL 102-121
11/11vs. NOW 124-104
11/9@ PhiW 119-115
11/8@ WasW 102-90
11/6@ BosW 110-103
11/4@ OrlL 100-122
Transactions
Date Player Transactions
11/1/2009 J. Richardson Reinstated from Suspension
10/30/2009 R. Lopez Exercised Contract Option
10/30/2009 J. Dudley Exercised Contract Option
10/30/2009 A. Tucker Declined to Pick Up Option
10/26/2009 J. Collins Signed as Free Agent
10/21/2009 D. Dickau Waived
10/21/2009 C. Powell Waived
10/20/2009 R. Sykes Waived
9/30/2009 D. Dickau Signed as Free Agent
9/30/2009 C. Powell Signed as Free Agent
Injuries
Date Player Status
11/4/2009 L. Barbosa Sore right wrist
10/26/2009 R. Lopez Bruised left knee - out 2 weeks
10/20/2009 S. Nash Injured right ankle
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