McNeal: NBA questions: Suns win seven straight, loom as a threat in West
Published 3/24/2008 by Stan McNeal at SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
The Phoenix Suns, who stumbled after the trade for Shaquille O'Neal, have found their rhythm. Meanwhile, the Mavs, who'll be without Dirk Nowitzki for a while, have a critical game in Denver this week.
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