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Led by two-time league MVP Steve Nash, the three-time defending Pacific Division champion Phoenix Suns were once again expected to be one of the best teams in the league.


The New Orleans Hornets, meanwhile, were not predicted to one of the NBA's top teams after three straight losing seasons, but are right with Phoenix near the top of the highly competitive Western Conference.

The veteran Suns look to win their fifth straight game and slow down the surprising Hornets as two of the West's top teams square off in Phoenix on Saturday.

The Pacific Division-leading Suns (23-9) have moved ahead of San Antonio atop the West thanks to their winning streak. Phoenix is just a half-game ahead of the second-place Spurs, who are only one game in front of Dallas and New Orleans (22-11) in the Southwest Division.

The Hornets have won seven of their last eight games to climb the standings.

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West may sit this one out tonight. Hopefully not but if he does, I understand. It would be great to end this West Coast trip 3-0 but I won't be totally disappointed with 2-1. 3-0 would be better though. Let's go Hornets!!

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