Out West, Phoenix (26-21, 16-30-1 ATS) is facing the reality of a franchise in decline. The Suns at the moment are in ninth spot in the West, out of the playoffs. This could not have been what owner Robert Sarver envisioned in bringing in his pal Steve Kerr to be general manager. Rumors are circulating like buzzards in the desert, with unhappy Amare Stoudemire and potentially Steve Nash available for the right deal.
Having lost eight of last 12 games (3-8-1 ATS), it is obvious Phoenix players have little use for Terry Porter as coach, with the offense running thru Shaquille O’Neal, to the dismay of the other players. In a way, Porter is like the step-dad brought in when all the children cared for their previous parent who left. The Suns are only 13-10 at US Airways Center, with dismal 7-16 ATS record and are 2-10 ATS in home games after playing a road game this season.
Phoenix is a 9.5-point favorite over the Warriors (16-34, 23-25 ATS) and should have ample confidence and revenge in their favor. The Suns have won six straight over Golden State at home (5-1 ATS) and 42 of last 47 in Arizona. The Warriors have lost 22 of 27 road games this season and is 0-7 ATS in road contests after scoring 110 points or more, losing by gargantuan 18.9 points per game. This contest will be on ESPN at 10:30 Eastern.