The Phoenix Suns are a surprising 2-4 since the acquisition of Shaquille O’Neal. Although a faded O’Neal brings an inside presence, he has slowed up the offense and Phoenix appears to be badly missing the always active and super athletic Shawn Marion. BetUS.com has the Phoenix Suns as -2 point NBA betting favorites for tonight's game at 10 pm ET.
Even with their recent struggles, the Suns are 39-20 and only 2 ½ games out of first place in the West. Two time MVP Steve Nash is still playing at a very high level, averaging 17.5 points and 11.5 assists per game while shooting an impressive 46% from downtown. Amare Stoudemire has returned to a dominant
force following his injuries and is good for 23.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. Leandro Barbosa, the man with perhaps the coolest nickname in the league (the Brazilian Blur) has been a great 6th man contributing 16.7 points while causing match up problems for just about everyone in the NBA due to his phenomenal quickness.
Portland has been on a downslide since February 8th, going 3-8 while falling out of the playoffs. Brandon Roy has been having a very good season and most improved candidate LaMarcus Aldridge has nearly doubled his average from a season ago. Travis Outlaw has also proven to be a better player as he matures under the tutelage of head coach Nate McMillan. Portland must play like they were earlier in the season if they have any hopes of playing in the post season. BetUS.com has the TOTAL at 208 points for the Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trailblazers game.
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