Eastern Conference Player of the Month
Derrick Rose, CHI

Western Conference Player of the Month
Russell Westbrook, OKC

Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
Otto Porter, WAS

Western Conference Rookie of the Month
Trey Burke, UTA

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Injury Report 3rd January, 2014 | ||
Pos | Player | Injury Note |
PHI | S. Hawes | Broken Arm-Out-4-6 weeks |
CHA | G. Henderson | Sprained foot - Out - 1-2 weeks |
MIL | J. Henson | Knee Tendinitis - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
CLE | W. Ellington | Knee Tendinitis - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
CLE | L. Mbah a Moute | Broken Finger - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
CLE | D. Waiters | Sprained Knee - Out - day-to-Day |
CLE | E. Clark | Briused Hip - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
BOS | A. Bradley | Broken Foot - Out - 1-2 weeks |
BOS | G. Wallace | Broken Hand - Out - 4-6 weeks |
BOS | C.J. Watson | Knee tendinitis - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
Injury Report 3rd January, 2014 | ||
Pos | Player | Injury Note |
MEM | M. Conley | Broken Jaw - Out - 4-6 weeks |
MEM | E. Davis | Broken Finger - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
MEM | Q. Pondexter | Broken Finger - Hurt - 2-4 weeks |
ATL | L. Williams | Strained Groin - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
ATL | R. Anderson | Strained Hamstring - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
ATL | A. Horford | Plantar Fasciitis - Hurt - 2-4 weeks |
MIA | M. Chalmers | Twisted ankle - Hurt - 2-4 weeks |
NO | S. Brown | Twisted ankle - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
SAC | S. Marion | Torn MCL - Out - 8-10 months |
SAC | C. Hayes | Sore Hamstring - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
Injury Report 3rd January, 2014 | ||
Pos | Player | Injury Note |
NYK | T. Hardaway Jr. | Sprained Shoulder - Out - Day-to-Day |
DAL | O.J. Mayo | Torn MCL - Out - 4-6 weeks |
BKN | R. Evans | Torn MCL - Out - Day-to-Day |
DEN | T. Lawson | Torn Hamstring - Out - 1-2 weeks |
IND | L. Stephenson | Broken Ankle - out - 2-4 weeks |
DET | R. Stuckey | Bruised Heel - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
DET | K. Singler | Sore Knee - Hurt - 8-10 months |
HOU | J. Harden | Sprained Wrist - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
HOU | O. Asik | Torn Hand Ligament - Out - 2-4 weeks |
SAS | J.J. Hickson | Shin Splints - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
Injury Report 3rd January, 2014 | ||
Pos | Player | Injury Note |
PHX | M. Gortat | Twistwd Ankle - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
OKC | K. Durant | Broken Back - out - 6-8 weeks |
POR | J. Freeland | Sprained Calf - Hurt - 1-2 weeks |
GSW | R. Jefferson | Back Spasms - Hurt - Day-to-Day |
WAS | B. Beal | Torn MCL - Out - 6-8 months |
Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers | |||||
Jan 4, 2014 | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | SCORE |
Phoenix (15-17) | 28 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 88 |
Philadelphia (18-14) | 24 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 89 |
Phoenix Suns | ||||||||||
STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
L. Ridnour | 20 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
B. McLemore | 33 | 6-17 | 1-4 | 7-8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
R. Brewer | 22 | 4-8 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
A. Kirilenko | 17 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
A. Len | 33 | 6-10 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
M. Morris | 31 | 3-9 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
J. Fredette | 9 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Salmons | -- DID NOT PLAY -- | |||||||||
T. Williams | 20 | 3-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
K, Marshall | 22 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 7-9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
A. Oriakhi | 8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Goodwin | 11 | 6-10 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
M. Gortat (twisted ankle) | -- DID NOT PLAY -- | |||||||||
TEAM TOTALS | 34-84 (40%) | 3-23 (13) | 17-22 (77%) | 40 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 88 |
Philadelphia 76ers | ||||||||||
STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
N. Collison | 30 | 5-16 | 1-4 | 4-4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
B. Rush | 28 | 5-13 | 2-5 | 2-2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
E. Turner | 33 | 5-16 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
T. Young | 34 | 6-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
N. Noel | 35 | 8-10 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
M. Carter-Williams | 12 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
J. Richardson | 16 | 0-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
TEAM TOTALS | 34-82 (41%) | 3-14 (21%) | 18-19 (94%) | 57 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 26 | 89 |
Team Stats for Suns: updated Jan 4, 2014 | ||
Rank | Category | |
23rd (UP 3 pos.) | Points Per Game | 96.3 PPG |
12th (DOWN 7 pos.) | Opponent Points Per Game | 97.7 OPPG |
24th (UP 2 pos.) | Field Goal PCT. | .444 FG% |
28th (UP 1 pos.) | 3-point Field Goal PCT. | .324 3PT% |
11th (DOWN 8 pos.) | Free Throw PCT. | .777 FT% |
27th (UP 3 pos.) | Assists Per Game | 20.2 APG |
14th (DOWN 3 pos.) | Rebounds Per Game | 45.9 RPG |
12th (UP 10 pos.) | Steals Per Game | 6.8 SPG |
12th (UP 5 pos.) | Blocks Per Game | 6.6 BPG |
18th (--) | Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 TOPG |
NBA League Leaders - Updated: Jan 4, 2014 | |||||
Wizards trade: | Timberwolves trade: | From | |||
![]() | 1. L. Scola, 77 | ![]() | 1. G. Stiemsma, 69 | ||
2. N. Wolters, 62 (R) | 2. M. Lee, 68 | ||||
3. | 3. '14 2nd Round Pick | MEM | |||
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NBA League Leaders - Updated: Jan 4, 2014 | |||||
Suns trade: | Suns receive: | From | |||
![]() | 1. J. Fredette, SG, 71 | ![]() | 1. E. Clark, PF, 73 | CLE | |
2. | 2. | ||||
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Cavs trade: | Cavs receive: | From | |||
![]() | 1. E. Clark, PF, 73 | ![]() | 1. S. Brown, SG, 72 | NO | |
2. Dom. Jones, SG, 67 | 2. L. Thomas, PF, 67 | NO | |||
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Pelicans trade; | Pelicans receive: | ||||
1. L. Thomas, PF, 67 | 1. Dom. Jones, SG, 67 | CLE | |||
2. S. Brown, SG, 72 | 2. J. Fredette, SG, 71 | PHX | |||
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5. | 5. |
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS Depth Chart - 2013-14 | ||||
STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |
PG | J. Holiday 85 | A. Rivers 68 | P. Jackson 66 | |
SG | E. Gordon 85 | M. Brooks 72 | J. Fredette 70 | Dominique Jones 67 |
SF | T. Evans 82 | A. Aminu 76 | D. Miller 64 | |
PF | A. Davis 85 | C. Landry 77 | M. Teletovic 66 | |
C | T. Splitter 76 | J. Smith 69 |
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS Depth Chart - 2013-14 | ||||
STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |
PG | Mo. Williams 76 | K. Irving 92 (injury) | ||
SG | S. Brown 72 | C.J. Miles 70 | W. Ellington 71 (injury) | D. Waiters 77 (injury) |
SF | L. Mbah a Moute 76 | A. Gee 72 | S. Karasev 65 | |
PF | T. Thompson 76 | M. Speights 76 | A. Bennett 71 | L. Thomas 67 |
C | A. Varejao 83 | T. Zeller 73 |
PHOENIX SUNS Depth Chart - 2013-14 | ||||
STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |
PG | K. Marshall 71 | l. Ridnour 71 | ||
SG | B. McLemore 72 | A. Goodwin 66 | ||
SF | A. Kirilenko 81 | R. Brewer 73 | T. Williams 67 | J. Salmons 69 |
PF | Mark. Morris 74 | E. Clark 73 | A. Oriakhi 65 | |
C | M. Gortat 80 | A. Len 70 |
Phoenix Suns (15-18) at New York Knicks (16-17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns | |||||
Jan 12, 2014 | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | SCORE |
Atlanta (14-20) | 22 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 71 |
Phoenix (18-18) | 27 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 112 |
Atlanta Hawks | ||||||||||
STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
J. Teague | 24 | 4-12 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
J. Jenkins | 20 | 5-11 | 1-4 | 1-1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
Kevin Martin | 19 | 2-13 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
P. Millsap | 30 | 2-10 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
M. Muscala | 25 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
J. Tyler | 25 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Rodney Williams | 18 | 3-9 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Dennis Schroeder | 16 | 1-7 | 0-2 | 2-2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
Myck Kabongo | 15 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Deshawn Stevenson | 13 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Jared Cunningham | 12 | 3-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Lucas Nogueira | 8 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
TEAM TOTALS | 24-85 (28%) | 4-14 (28%) | 19-24 (79%) | 47 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 71 |
Phoenix Suns | ||||||||||
STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
K. Marshall | 32 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 6-6 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
B. McLemore | 30 | 14-21 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
A. Kirilenko | 17 | 2-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
M. Morris | 21 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
M. Gortat | 26 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
E. Clark | 20 | 6-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
A. Len | 17 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
J. Salmons | 6 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
T. Williams | 14 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 6-9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
R. Brewer | 15 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
L. Ridnour | 12 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
A. Oriakhi | -- DID NOT PLAY -- | |||||||||
A. Goodwin | 15 | 4-9 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
TEAM TOTALS | 44-86 (51%) | 7-22 (31%) | 17-22 (77%) | 54 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 112 |
Detroit Pistons (24-15) at Phoenix Suns (19-18) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Phoenix Suns (19-20) at Memphis Grizzlies (22-15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Bobcats | |||||
Jan 19, 2014 | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | SCORE |
Phoenix (19-21) | 24 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 90 |
Charlotte (18-21) | 20 | 20 | 26 | 17 | 83 |
Phoenix Suns | ||||||||||
STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
K. Marshall | 34 | 3-6 | 1-4 | 8-10 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
B. McLemore | 32 | 8-19 | 2-5 | 3-4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
A. Kirilenko | 25 | 3-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
M. Morris | 27 | 7-9 | 1-2 | 3-5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
M. Gortat | 28 | 5-13 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
E. Clark | 20 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
A. Len | 12 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
J. Salmons | -- DID NOT PLAY -- | |||||||||
T. Williams | 12 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
R. Brewer | 15 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
L. Ridnour | 8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A. Oriakhi | -- DID NOT PLAY -- | |||||||||
A. Goodwin | 13 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
TEAM TOTALS | 35-79 (44%) | 5-22 (22%) | 15-22 (68%) | 44 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 90 |
Charlotte Bobcats | ||||||||||
STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
K. Walker | 33 | 4-11 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
G. Henderson | 30 | 3-12 | 0-1 | 2-4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
M. Kidd-Gilchrist | 33 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
B. Biyombo | 29 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
A. Jefferson | 27 | 7-20 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
C. Zeller | 18 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
B. Gordon | 17 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
B. Mullens | 16 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
C. Delfino | 9 | 1-7 | 1-3 | 4-4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
TEAM TOTALS | 31-82 (37%) | 5-11 (45%) | 16-20 (80%) | 52 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 83 |
Phoenix Suns (20-21) at Dallas Mavericks (20-20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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