Suns Burn Celtics 109-103 Boston Win Streak Stops At Six

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Jason Richardson recorded a double-double as he scored a game high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns shot 50% (37-74) from the floor and a red hot 54.2% (13-24) from behind the arc and handed the Boston Celtics their first defeat of the season Friday night winning the game 109-103. Amare Stoudemire added another 22 points while Steve Nash also had a double-double with 16 points and 12 assists as the Suns would get victory in the “New Garden.”

The Celtics actually had a better shooting night from the field as they shot 51.7%(45-87) however they had no luck in the three point shot category and were downright awful at the line shooting an unacceptable 50% (9-18) for the game. Kevin Garnett led all five Boston starters in double figures with 26 points but it would not be enough to get past Phoenix.

The Suns took the lead at the end of the first quarter and except for the Celtics briefly tying the game early in the second would hold the lead for the balance of the night. Phoenix and Boston volleyed the lead back and forth in the first however the Suns would hold a 29-27 advantage at the end of the quarter. The Suns would increase their lead in the second and would head into the locker room on top 57-51.

The Celtics got as close as two points down many times in the second half but they could get no closer. Boston cut the Phoenix lead down to just 2 points at the end of the third trailing 85-83. However the Celtics just could never get over the hump and the Suns held on for the win.

Jason Richardson recorded a double-double with a game high 34 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in the Phoenix victory. Amare Stoudemire would put up 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block while Steve Nash had a double-double as he added 16 points, 12 assists and 3 rebounds. Grant Hill scored 12 points while Jared Dudley came off the bench and added 10 more.

Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen each scored 16 points for their club while Rajon Rondo recorded a double-double with 14 points, 11 assists, 3 steals and 2 rebounds. Center Kendrick Perkins added 12 points in the loss. Phoenix improves to a 5-1 record and will next travel to Washington to face the Wizards on Sunday. Boston falls to a mark of 6-1 and will play in New Jersey Saturday as they take on the Nets.

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