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MULTIMEDIA


May 4: Game 6
complete coverage


May 3: Diaw on
Nothin' But Net


May 2: Game 5
behind the scenes


May 1: Diaw named
Most Improved


April 30: Game 4
post-game reaction


April 28: Game 3
post-game reaction


April 27: Suns
travel to California


April 26: Game 2
post-game reaction


April 24: Suns prepare for Game 2


April 23: Game 1
behind the scenes


April 21: Bell
on Nothin' But Net


Inside look at the Suns coaching staff


Playoff Preview:
Suns on Lakers


April 18: Nash
on Wheaties box


April 13: Junior
on Nothin' But Net

PLAYOFF POLL








HEADLINES
  • Suns oust Lakers in Game 7 rout
  • Bell responds in big way
  • Youngsters grow up in Game 7
  • Win ranks high on satisfaction scale
  • Starbosa stellar in Game 7 win
  • Fans enjoy Bell Appreciation Night
  • Suns pick up pace, show grit
  • D'Antoni Betters Zen Master
  • High drama on the hardwood
  • Bell won't back down from Kobe
  • This series has had it all
  • Notes: Barbosa came up big
  • Tough matchup with LB on floor
  • Practice Quotes: Bell, Nash, D'Antoni talk Game 7
  • Suns win thriller, ready for Gm 7
  • Suspended Bell watches win with Lakers fans
  • Quotes: Suns on big Game 6 win
  • Suns escape from L.A. with win
  • Don't question Suns' determination
  • Trio steps it up when it counts
  • Barbosa sought game of his life
  • Bell suspension changes series complexion
  • Bell suspended one game
  • Suns fight back, earn Game 5 win
  • Gilmartin: Suns WILL win series
  • Diaw delights as Suns take Game 5
  • Diaw improves in playoffs, too
  • No doubting the Matrix
  • Bell may ring up suspension
  • All along "The Bell Tower"
  • Picture adds to Suns frustrations
  • Suns to respond to Game 4 loss
  • Expert Answers:
    TK, Vinny, more!
  • Jones happy to be starting again
  • Notes: Diaw's versatility rewarded
  • Nobody's to blame for woes
  • Diaw named Most Improved
  • Series slipping away from Suns
  • Suns shell-shocked after loss
  • Suns seek simple solution
  • Notes: A ringing endorsement
  • Ask Raja: Bell to answer e-mail
  • Nice Diaw has a lot to learn
  • Suns disappointed, but still confident
  • Suns need more of Bell's intensity
  • Game 3: Suns zip vs. Lakers Zen
  • Notes: Kurt Thomas pain free
  • Suns lose bench war in Game 2
  • Notes: Coaches differ on MVP
  • Suns look to rebound in L.A.
  • Joe Gil: positives and negatives in loss
  • Nash appears headed toward MVP
  • Suns confident in outscoring Kobe
  • Coaching won't decide this series
  • Notes: D'Antoni dethroned
  • Suns feeling the need for speed
  • Suns see room to improve
  • Notes: Nash's late 3-pointer
  • Marion-Odom a matchup to watch
  • Thomas out of the doghouse
  • Barbosa proves himself with key role
  • Notes: Plan limited Kobe
  • Holding back Bryant almost works
  • Suns top Lakers in Game 1
  • Thomas does it all in Game 1 win
  • Joe Gil: Suns, Lakers both happy
  • Diaw makes postseason debut
  • Suns style on trial again
  • Without bigs Suns lack respect
  • Notes: Suns say they've improved
  • Bell won't back down from Bryant
  • Practice quotes: Nash, Marion, Thomas
  • Suns-Lakers familiar playoff opponents
  • Joe Gil: Be careful what you wish for
  • Suns-Lakers season recap
  • Bell hustles to Majerle award


    • 2006 Suns Playoff Media Guide (PDF)

    HISTORY


  • Photos: Suns-Lakers through the years
  • 2005: Suns reach West Finals
  • 1993: Barkley vs. Jordan
  • 1976: Suns go 3 OTs in Boston

    • Photos: Behind-the-scenes of Game 7
    (Barry Gossage/NBAE Photos)
    Suns Beat L.A., Advance to Semis
    After falling into a 1-3 hole in their first-round series with the Lakers, the Suns dug their way out and put an exclamation point on their comeback with a 31-point win in Game 7 on Saturday night. The win seals the series for Phoenix, which must now face L.A.'s other team, the Clippers, in the Western Conference Semifinals.
  • Game 7: Quotes | Notes | Gilmartin | Video | Photos
  • Photos: Gm1 | Gm2 | Gm3 | Gm4 | Gm5 | Gm6
  • On the road with the Suns: Video blog | Travel
  • Suns-Lakers History: Season series | Photos

    E-MAIL THE EXPERTS



    Have a question regarding the Suns or the 2006 NBA Playoffs? E-mail the Experts and we will post select answers regularly throughout the postseason.


    • Sunday, April 23
    Opening Round, Game 1
    Suns 107, Lakers 102
    Post-Game: Quotes | Notes | Photos
    Wednesday, April 26
    Opening Round, Game 2
    Suns 93, Lakers 99
    Post-Game: Quotes | Notes | Photos
    Friday, April 28
    Opening Round, Game 3
    Suns 92, Lakers 99
    Post-Game: Quotes | Photos
    Sunday, April 30
    Opening Round, Game 4
    Suns 98, Lakers 99, OT
    Post-Game: Quotes | Photos
    Tuesday, May 2
    Opening Round, Game 5
    Suns 114, Lakers 97
    Post-Game: Quotes | Notes | Photos
    Thursday, May 4
    Opening Round, Game 6
    Suns 126, Lakers 118, OT
    Post-Game: Quotes | Video | Photos
    Saturday, May 6
    Opening Round, Game 7
    Suns 121, Lakers 90
    Post-Game: Quotes | Notes | Photos | Video


    All-Stars on Nash

    Various NBA All-Stars including Blake Griffin and Kevin Love discuss the play of the 38-year-old Steve Nash

    Stars Discuss Markieff Morris

    Colleagues discuss the solid play of Suns rookie Markieff Morris during All-Star Weekend in Orlando

    Young Guards on Nash

    Guards including Derrick Rose and Deron Williams discuss the play of Suns playmaker Steve Nash.

    Markieff Morris Talks Rising Stars

    Suns rookie Markieff Morris discusses his experience playing in the Rising Skills Challenge on Friday night



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