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Phenomenal Swag: All Nice's 'Phoenix Guns' t-shirt

Trey Kerby of The Blowtorch searches high and low across the Internet for NBA-related goods you never knew you needed. You know, phenomenal swag. Email Ball Don't Lie any relevant products you find here.

Darryl Smits: "Hey, let's design a Phoenix Suns shirt."

Rick Dagilio: "Really? That seems kind of two years ago. Maybe even four."

DS: "No, it's cool. I've got a really good idea."

RD: "Alright, hit me."

DS: "Phoenix Guns. Boom! 30 bucks."

RD: "Phoenix Guns?"

DS: "Yeah. Boom!"

RD: "That's your really good idea?"

DS: "Boom!"

RD: "You're joking right? Because that's not really a good idea. It kind of sends the wrong message, and it's kind of dumb on top of that."

DS: "But 'guns' rhymes with 'suns.'"

RD: "I guess you're right."

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• Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:00 pm EST
• Ball Don't Lie
• By Trey Kerby
• 10 Comments

Behind the Box Score, where the Lakers can do this sitting down

Los Angeles Lakers 108, Chicago 93

Joakim Noah:

"To me, the most amazing thing about it is you're out there competing hard, and these guys are hardly breaking a sweat because they're so comfortable running their offense. They look like it's very easy."

Does the talent help? Of course. Have I seen bench units dominate starting units using the triangle offense, without breaking much of a sweat? You bet.

It's the system. And the system is what sets Los Angeles apart. You try stopping a play, mon frère, when there is no play.

The Lakers just dominated Chicago in this win. They moved the ball, attacked the offensive glass, used superior spacing, and saved the real effort for the defensive end. Which, as you've probably realized by now, isn't really needed for a team like the Bulls.

97 points per 100 possessions for Chicago, which is reallyreallyreally bad, but it felt like a proper extension. Meanwhile, the Lakers just moved the ball and finished around the rim when it could.

Which is why someone like Pau Gasol could come through with 24 points and 13 rebounds in his first game back. Was he foaming at the mouth? Was he slapping the backboard, trying to make a point?

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• Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:00 am EST
• Ball Don't Lie
• By Kelly Dwyer
• 19 Comments

Game Preview: Suns vs Grizzlies

Game Preview: Suns vs Grizzlies

• Wed Nov 25, 2009 EST
• Bright Side Of The Sun
• By PanamaSun

Who Are The Phoenix Suns' Rivals?

A brief examination of what constitutes a rivalry that asks, "Who are the Suns' biggest rivals in the NBA?"

• Tue Nov 24, 2009 EST
• Bright Side Of The Sun
• By Mike Lisboa

Earl Clark Has A Lot To Learn If He Wants to Play More

Checking in with Suns rookie Earl Clark including exclusive interviews with Clark, Steve Kerr and the Suns coaching staff

• Tue Nov 24, 2009 EST
• Bright Side Of The Sun
• By Phoenix Stan

Why You Should Watch, Part 1: A Suns Fan's Cheat Sheet to the Rest of the League

There's no such thing as a night off for NBA fans. Here's a Suns fan's list of reasons to watch every team in the Association.

• Tue Nov 24, 2009 EST
• Bright Side Of The Sun
• By Mike Lisboa

Suns Not a Fast Break Team Because They Just Aren't

Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns aren't running quite as much as they thought they would this season but are still scoring at a high rate and seem satisfied with the tempo.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Bright Side Of The Sun
• By Phoenix Stan