The Phoenix Suns have adjusted quite readily to their new coach and style, and are better equipped to let Shaq be as effective as possible. But, the result is that the double-digit margins on the road become more tenative as their games don't feature the 120-point blowout wins of the past. Shaq is at the point of his career where he likes to pick his spots, and they aren't against the league cupcakes, especially on the road. If you look at his game vs. Memphis, which was even at home, he logged 21 minutes, 9 points, 6 boards, and fouled out. It ended as just a 5-point Phoenix win. The Thunder has won just one game all season, so this is a serious breather alert for Phoenix. The Thunder have cashed 60% as a double-digit dog and I'll back them to hang in this one.
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