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Knicks vs. Suns: Amar'e Stoudemire Shines in Return to Phoenix

By Brett PollakoffJan 8th 2011 – 1:39AM

PHOENIX -- Suns head coach Alvin Gentry said before the game that to this point in the season, Amar'e Stoudemire is the MVP. Stoudemire played the part on Friday, and finished with 23 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots as the Knicks cruised to a 121-96 blowout win over the reeling Phoenix Suns. First Quarter:...

Who's Got Next: Marcin Gortat, Ramon Sessions Hot Off the Wires

By Tom LorenzoJan 7th 2011 – 4:00PM

Marcin Gortat is making what's already been a bad year even worse for the Lopez brothers, Robin Lopez in particular. With his spirited play in the paint, Gortat has found himself in the starting lineup for the Suns and his new role really starting to pay off for fantasy owners. In his first start with Phoenix, Gortat...

Stephen Jackson, Gerald Wallace Sit; DeAndre Jordan, Rajon Rondo Dominate

By Tom LorenzoJan 6th 2011 – 12:30PM

The Bobcats' training staff is earning their paycheck, having to deal with a number of key players sidelined with various ailments. One of those players, as it turns out, happens to be Stephen Jackson, the team's leading scorer. On Tuesday, Jackson had some fluid from his knee drained which ultimately kept him out of...

Caron Butler, Danilo Gallinari Hurt; Rajon Rondo Returns From Injury

By Tom LorenzoJan 3rd 2011 – 7:00AM

It appears that at the very least Caron Butler will miss two months with a torn tendon in his right knee. Butler, who is averaging 15 points, 4.1 rebounds, one steal and one 3-pointer in 30 minutes of action injured his knee on New Year's Day against the Bucks. With Dirk Nowitzki also out for the Mavs, Shawn Marion and...

Marcin Gortat Rips Suns Defense After Disappointing Loss to Sixers

By Brett PollakoffDec 30th 2010 – 3:30AM

PHOENIX -- Frustrations reached a boiling point for the Phoenix Suns both during and after Wednesday's dreadful 123-110 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers over their inability to play defense. Philadelphia ranks just 22nd in the league in offensive efficiency and 23rd in the league in points per game, averaging just 95.6 per...

Marcin Gortat News From the Web

Background on Marcin Gortat

Marcin Gortat, pronounced "MAHR-cheen GOR-taht" (born February 17, 1984 in Łódź), also known as the Polish Hammer, is a Polish professional basketball player who plays the center position for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA.

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