Phoenix continued where they left off against the Nuggets
Kings-100
Suns-119
Quentin Richardson and Co. have now won 5 straight games
PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) -- Something that was different in tonight's game was that one team dominated the entire game unlike the regular season series. Phoenix couldn't be stopped on the offensive end as they almost was able to score 30+ points in all 4 quarters of the game. After the first quarter, the Kings let the Suns loose as they opened up the 2nd quarter on a 12-2 run and outscored the Kings 62-49 at halftime. "This is something I've tried to get into the players' heads and that was to dominate the beginning of the game," Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said. "We finally did that in Game 1 and hopefully we can continue this throughout the series."
The Suns continued to dominate the game at the beginning of the 4th quarter when Amare Stoudemire made a layup with 9:23 left in the game to give Phoenix 100 points leading 100-79. At the 6:52 mark, Jim Jackson drove inside and drew a foul on Greg Ostertag, but he was injured on the play and had to sit out for the rest of the game. After the game, the team's medical staff said, "Jim Jackson sustained a strained calf muscle, and can possibly be out 13 days." Phoenix has been plagued with injuries and things just arent getting better for the Suns. Joe Johnson, who replaced Jackson when he went out, drained three straight 3-poitners between the 6:30 to 4:41 mark that gave him 26 points as the Suns led 111-89.
"This is tough for us and I was thinking we would stay healthy in this series, but it looks like I was wrong," Suns forward Shawn Marion said. Phoenix has suffered injuries from Joe Johnson, Shawn Marion and Jim Jackson during the playoffs and during the season it was Stoudemire and Barbosa. "I think its becoming more of a fatigue factor now," Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said. "With the fast pace we have been running throughout 82 games, the players are a little tired and the cramps and aches start to come during late in the season." Mike Bibby led the Kings in scoring with 30 points to go along with 9 assists and 5 rebounds. Despite his productive game, the Kings couldn't produce enough points over the Suns and the story of the game was Peja Stojakovic. He was held to 15 points on 5-14 shooting. Phoenix asserted Walter McCarty on the sharp-shooting forward and he was able to lock him down. "Peja had a bad night and give McCarty alot of credit because he did a great job on our star player," Kings coach Rick Adelman said. The Suns have now won 5 straight games and have won their 2nd straight home game of the playoffs.
G. Ostertag- 3pts, 8rebs, 2stls
K. Thomas- 10pts, 6rebs, 1blk
C. Williamson- 4pts, 5rebs, 3stls
C. Mobley- 22pts, 5rebs
B. Jackson- 11pts, 3asts, 2stls
M. Bibby- 30pts, 5rebs, 9asts
E. House- 3pts, 1reb
P. Stojakovic- 15pts, 5rebs, 5asts, 5-14 FG
M. Evans- 2pts
A. Stoudemire- 17pts, 8rebs, 2blks, 2stls
S. Marion- 22pts, 9rebs, 6asts, 2stls
W. McCarty- 3pts, 5rebs
Q. Richardson- 12pts, 3rebs
L. Barbosa- 7pts, 2asts
S. Nash- 22pts, 7rebs, 7asts, 3stls
J. Johnson- 26pts, 5rebs, 5asts
S. Hunter- 8pts, 4rebs
J. Jackson- 2pts
Game Photos
Stojakovic had a hard time staying open
Nash was very close at a triple double in Game 1
Mike Bibbiy could not miss against the Suns tonight
Marion manuvering for the reverse layup near Mobley
Kenny Thomas grabbed 6 boards in the game
Mobley scored 22 points in the game
McCarty did good on Peja and because of that, the Kings couldn't make no type of run late in the game
I plan on making another update for Game 2 today so keep on the look. 
as much as I like the Suns, I just wanna see the Grecoserbian take over 
