Ainge powers Suns late free throws in playoff opener
Phoenix guard Danny Ainge sealed an 88-87 victory over the Houston Rockets by knocking down both free throws with 13 seconds left. Westphal praised his clutch performance and noted Ainge’s proven playoff reliability and veteran leadership for late-game defense and scoring.
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West sits out playoff game with heel bruise
Phoenix star Wes West missed Game 5 against Houston with a heel bruise and sprained arch after six years of consecutive games. Oliver Miller started, contributing four points and 11 rebounds as Phoenix won 91 87. Coach Paul Westphal lauded West's toughness while Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich noted Phoenix traps disrupted Houston. The Suns and Nuggets playoffs produced a record 42 three point attempts, with Phoenix setting a playoff mark for threes.
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Suns and Nuggets duel tops fading Sonics playoff hype
Phoenix suns lean on a small lineup led by Charles Barkley Dan Majerle and A C Green to overpower the Houston Rockets and claim supremacy in a tense playoff preview The Suns showcase versatility guarding Hakeem Olajuwon while Seattle faces doubt and outside pressure as the league awaits the marquee showdown in the West
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Rockets tumble in Game 1 as Suns edge Houston 91 87
In a tense playoff opener at the Summit, the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 91 to 87. Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon led the stars in a low-scoring duel while Houston fans voiced frustration with empty seats and a lackluster atmosphere. Olajuwon tallied 36 points and 16 rebounds as the Rockets struggled with support and internal jitters after the game.
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Suns Narrowly Hold Off Opponents In Clutch Finish
KJ (Karl Malone? no, Kevin Johnson) led with 20 points as Phoenix used a small spread lineup including A C Green Barkley Majerie and Ainge to pull ahead late. Majerie hit a critical three and Westphal praised his gamble while Maxwell lamented his late misses and postgame funk. Maxwell forced a long 30 footer for a potential tying shot, but missed leaving Suns with 90 87 edge and a late triumph context.
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