May 30, 2005 11:11 PM EST
Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and one of the greatest blocks in NBA history to help the Suns stay alive for another game, defeating the Spurs by a final score of 111-106.
Joe Johnson had 26 points, shooting 10-15 from the floor, getting adjusted to his mask.
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points, but his flops near the end of the game did more harm than good.
Steve Nash had 17 points and 12 assists, including a key dime to Stoudemire as he was falling out of bounds in the final seconds of the game.
The series now shifts back to Phoenix for Game 5.
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The Spurs have taken total control of their series against the Phoenix Suns by winning Game 3 by a final score of 102-92. They now lead 3-0 and it will take a Boston Red Sox comeback for the Suns to advance to the Finals.
"We haven't found a way to stop them yet," said Phoenix's Steve Nash, whose streak of four straight games with 25 points and 10 assists came crashing down with 20 and three. He also committed six turnovers.
"There was a stretch there in the second quarter when we couldn't make any plays, couldn't get any momentum and we put our heads down. That made it impossible for us to come back in the second half."
Tim Duncan led San Antonio with 33 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks.
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Shawn Marion has been there for the Suns throughout the entire season and all the way up to the Western Conference Finals. But, in the first two games of the series, Marion has only averaged 7.0 points and 10.5 rebounds. This is down from his regular season average of 19.4 points and 11.3 rebounds. Some say it is Bruce Bowen of the Spurs, known for his “lock-down” defense that is keeping Marion’s scoring low. Marion seems to believe his teammates are not getting him the ball enough.
"We’ve got to do something," he said. "I’ve got to be effective. If I can’t score and help this team, we’re not going anywhere."
"You can look at the game and see how we’re playing," Marion said Friday. "I can see if I went 5-for-25 or something like that. Then you could say he’s doing a good job. But other than that, it shouldn’t even be brought up."
Tonight’s game is most definitely a must win for the Suns. If Phoenix goes down 0-3 to the Spurs they can kiss their title run goodbye.
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Suns May 2005 Archive
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ESPN | May 27, 2005
Joe Johnson practiced on Thursday and is wearing a protective face mask and will be in uniform for a must-win Game 3.
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The Detroit News | May 26, 2005
It is widely known that the Phoenix Suns are reeling, down 0-2 to the San Antonio Spurs.
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San Antonio Express-News | May 25, 2005
After losing the first two games of the series at home, the Suns are in dire need of having Joe Johnson on the floor.
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San Antonio Express-News | May 25, 2005
Spurs forward Glenn Robinson is likely to return for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals after missing the first two games due to the death of his mother.
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J.T. Magee/RealGM | May 25, 2005
The San Antonio Spurs took control of the Western Conference Finals with a 111-108 victory.
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The Washington Post | May 23, 2005
Joe Johnson will not suit up for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night.
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ESPN | May 22, 2005
The Spurs chose Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals to put up their highest single-quarter scoring total in their 121-114 win over the Suns.
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San Antonio Express-News | May 22, 2005
Spurs forward Tim Duncan (sore left ankle) was held out of practice on Saturday afternoon but is expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday against the Suns according to coach Greg Popovich.
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East Valley Tribune | May 21, 2005
Despite being cleared to play again after being suited with a protective mask, Phoenix Suns’ guard Joe Johnson will not play in Game 1 on Sunday versus the San Antonio Spurs.
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East Valley Tribune | May 21, 2005
Joe Johnson has been medically cleared to return to the floor, but will not play in Game 1 against the Spurs.
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RealGM | May 21, 2005
Steve Nash gave NBA fans another reason why he was named MVP, as he scored 39 points, including a clutch game-tying 3-pointer.
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East Valley Tribune | May 20, 2005
The Suns' Joe Johnson can now work out again after being fitted with a protective mask, however, he will not play tonight and is doubtfull for Sunday as well.
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Hunter Johannason/RealGM | May 20, 2005
The Seattle Supersonics fell just short of taking the Western Conference Semifinals to Game 7, losing to the San Antonio Spurs 98-96 in a thriller in The Key Arena.
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J.T. Magee/RealGM | May 19, 2005
MVP Steve Nash did it all for the Suns as Phoenix took Game 5 against a scrapping Dallas Mavericks squad.
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The Dallas Morning News | May 17, 2005
Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse is a bit concerned about the possibility of a Keith Van Horn return to the lineup for Game 5 versus the Phoenix Suns.
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The Arizona Republic | May 17, 2005
The Mavericks' defensive adjustments against the Suns produced 48 points from Steve Nash and a Dallas Game 4 victory.
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FoxSports.com | May 16, 2005
Bryan Colangelo has been named The Sporting News' executive of the year. Colangelo led the Suns to the third-biggest turnaround in league history.
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Dallas Morning News | May 16, 2005
Coach Avery Johnson said the team would determine the injured Keith Van Horn's availability just before Game 5 Wednesday.
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Yahoo! | May 16, 2005
Steve Nash scored 48 points, but Amare Stoudemire only had 15 and with the adjustment, the Mavericks picked up a 119-109 victory.
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The Arizona Republic | May 15, 2005
Shawn Marion is vocally upset about being left off both the 1st and 2nd NBA All-Defensive teams.
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RealGM | May 14, 2005
The Phoenix Suns regained the home court advantage by outscoring the Mavericks 32-20 in the 4th quarter on their way to a 119-102 win.
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Press Release | May 12, 2005
Suns guard Joe Johnson underwent successful surgery for a displaced fracture of the orbital bone at Good Samaritan Hospital this morning.
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RealGM | May 12, 2005
Suns guard Joe Johnson suffered a displaced fracture of the orbital bone and a mild concussion with 19.
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Yahoo! | May 12, 2005
Michael Finley scored 31 points, and Dirk Nowitzki hit a 12-footer with 6.
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USA Today | May 10, 2005
Dirk Nowitzki criticized Erick Dampier after Amare Stoudemire outscored the Dallas center 40-0 in Monday night's 127-102 Phoenix victory.
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NBA | May 10, 2005
Phoenix Suns Coach Mike D’Antoni has been named the winner of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2004-05 season, the NBA announced today.
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Arizona Republic | May 10, 2005
There were implication that Steve Nash received the MVP award because of his race, but a poll conducted by The Arizona Republic has debunked the theory.
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Yahoo! | May 10, 2005
Steve Nash might have received his MVP award before the game, but the night belonged to Amare Stoudemire.
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East Valley Tribune | May 9, 2005
After hearing that Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni edged him out for the coach of the year honors, Seattle Supersonics coach Nate McMillan had nothing but compliments for his Western Division rival.
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East Valley Tribune | May 9, 2005
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki struggled in the opening series against Houston to find his shot, however he was fortunate enough to get plenty of help from his teammates, especially Jason Terry.
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The Arizona Republic | May 9, 2005
Suns' coach Mike D'Antoni gave the city of Phoenix one of the best teams in their history and a very quick turnaround.
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Slam Sports | May 9, 2005
The NBA’s newest MVP and consummate professional, Steve Nash, is waiting for final approval form the league to host his first NBA charity all-star game at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto this summer.
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Press Release | May 8, 2005
Steve Nash was officially named the NBA's Most Valuable Player Sunday, beating out Shaquille O'Neal in a very close contest
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USA Today | May 7, 2005
Steve Nash has all but officially won the MVP award, however if it were up to him, he would have voted for Shaquille O’Neal.
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The Arizona Republic | May 6, 2005
Steve Nash instantly made the Phoenix Suns a title contender and despite the impact Shaquille O'Neal made in Miami, Nash is the NBA's Most Valuable Player.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 1, 2005
The Phoenix Suns completed their first round series by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies by a final score of 123-115.
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East Valley Tribune | May 1, 2005
A recent preliminary survey for the NBA Coach Of The Year award has Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni 3 votes ahead of Sonics coach Nate McMillan with 24 votes.
