If you ask Shaquille O'Neal, the San Antonio Spurs did not beat his Suns on Saturday; the Suns beat the Suns.

According to the Arizona Republic, O'Neal believes that Phoenix had control of game 1 against the Spurs but did not capitalize on their opportunities before losing in double overtime.

"We beat ourselves," he said before the Suns' practice Sunday at the AT&T Center. "We made two crucial mistakes against a veteran, championship team. I mean, those guys played out of their (expletive). Michael Finley, who didn't shoot well all night, hit a (expletive) shot, and Tim Duncan hit a 3. You can't make mistakes like that and leave it to chance, especially in this building."

Via Arizona Republic

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