NBA Game Summary - Memphis at Phoenix

04.28.2005

Phoenix, AZ (Basketball News) - Amare Stoudemire finished with 34 points and 10 rebounds and Shawn Marion added 22 points and 13 boards, as the Phoenix Suns edged the Memphis Grizzlies, 108-103, in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at America West Arena.

The Suns grabbed a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning the opener by a 114-103 margin. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday in Memphis.

Steve Nash recorded 12 points and 15 assists for the Suns, who are ahead 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time since 1995 when they led Houston by that spread in the conference semifinals. However, Phoenix went on to lose that series in seven games.

Joe Johnson posted 20 points and eight rebounds in the victory, while Quentin Richardson chipped in 15 points.

Pau Gasol had a huge game for Memphis, scoring 28 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Yet, the Grizzlies are still winless in the postseason, as they dropped to 0-6 all-time. The franchise made its first appearance in the playoffs last year and was promptly swept by the San Antonio Spurs.

Jason Williams netted 21 points for Memphis, Brian Cardinal scored 13 and Lorenzen Wright added 12.

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