14th November, 2006
S. Nash achieved first triple double of the season in loss against Orlando
Orlando Magic 118 : 117 Phoenix Suns


1st quarter was very solid for the Suns. They defended well. Also at offense was on fire. Even if they miss a shot, they rebound and dunk or lay-up, sometimes with a foul. Main Suns player was
S. Marion, who scored 11 points and grabed 4 rebounds. After first Suns had big, 16 points lead. 17-33.
2nd was very queit. Just few points from Orlando, few for Phoenix. Phoenix, who had big lead, played with more subs, and they did their best.
T. Battie was in court first time this season and scored two points. After 2nd Phoenix haved 18 point lead. 44-62.
3rd started to look like 2nd. Phoenix played safe basketball, no problems. But then Magic concentrated on defense aln lead was only 10 points.
K. Thomas had good game and most with his help Suns runed 0-8. After 3rd score was 71-87.
4th was all for Magic.
D. Howard all quarters was quiet. But in 4th he exploded. Only in that quarter he scored 19 points. Suns weren't able to do anything against him. When till quarter's end was left 2 minutes Suns had point lead. But then few dunks by
D. Howard and Magic first time taked the lead. Then
A. Stoudemire with monstrelous jam bringed back lead to Suns. but
D. Milicic hit both free throws when till quarter end was left only 5 seconds.
S. Nash tried to hit points, but he was unlucky.
Player of the game was
J. Nelson with 33 points and 9 assists.
Orlando boxscore
Phoenix boxscore
S. Nash achieved first triple double of season
S. Marion dunks on J. Nelson
Thats Amare
D. Milicic hits important FT