Planet Orange: Too Little Too Late?

Before the Fredstrom gets going, he has to tell you his favorite moment from last night's game.  So you know how the players all greet each other with high fives and thug hugs? Well Shaq greets Jazz Center Mehmet Okur with the customary European double-cheek kiss.  The Fredstrom doesn't know if Shaq was trying to be culturally sensitive or just a clown, but Okur immediately wipes both sides of his face to get those Shaqtus germs off himself.

In and of itself that is funny, but here's the kicker! Okur misses his first 4 free throws which at the time were crucial.  He shot 2-6 from the line (33%) well under his season avg. of 83%.  On the other hand Shaq goes 4-6 with 2 HUGE free throws in the last 2 minutes!

It's too bad the Suns didn't ditch Porter 10 games earlier.  Gentry has the bench playing well, giving the starters some much needed rest.  This bench was vital in the Lakers upset, the Denver game Monday night, and of course last night. Viva La Gentry!

Is it too little too late?  Will the Suns catch the Mavs?  If they beat Portland tonight they will only be 3 games behind the Blazers.  Should be interesting!