Pistons-Suns Preview

(AP) -- While the Phoenix Suns have generally looked strong in their climb to the top of the Western Conference, they've had some lackluster performances in their losses.

The Suns look to bounce back from one of those defeats and avoid losing back-to-back games for the first time this season Sunday when they host the Detroit Pistons, who are trying to snap a four-game skid.

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2004 last season, Phoenix (10-3) has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the league. With a potent offense led by Steve Nash, the Suns have scored 100 or more points in each of their first 13 games and are tied with Dallas atop the West. (MORE)

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Detroit (5 - 8)
Phoenix (10 - 3)

Preview | Head to Head

Leaders	Detroit	Phoenix
Points	R. Hamilton 25.0	A. Stoudemire 19.8
Rebounds	B. Wallace 9.2	2 tied with 7.5
Assists	2 tied with 4.0	S. Nash 11.8

Standings
Pacific Division
	W	L	Pct	GB
Phoenix	10	3	.769	--
LA Lakers	9	3	.750	0.5
Sacramento	5	7	.417	4.5
LA Clippers	5	9	.357	5.5
Golden State	4	8	.333	5.5
Full Standings

Suns Leaders
Points:	A. Stoudemire	19.8
Rebounds:	G. Hill	7.5
Assists:	S. Nash	11.8
FG%:	A. Stoudemire	54.8%
Steals:	J. Dudley	1.2
Blocks:	L. Amundson	1.1

Offense (Rank)
Points:	109.8 (1)
Rebounds:	42.9 (11)
Assists:	24.1 (2)
FG%:	48.7% (2)
FT%:	71.0% (28)
3P%:	43.4% (2)

Defense (Rank)
Points:	106.6 (27)
Rebounds:	42.5 (18)
Assists:	23.2 (25)
FG%:	47.0% (23)
FT%:	71.8% (3)
3P%:	40.7% (29)

Next 5
Date	Opp	Previous
11/22	vs. Det	-
11/25	vs. Mem	-
11/27	@ Min	W 120-112 11/1
11/29	@ Tor	W 101-100 11/15
12/1	@ NY	-
Full Schedule

Last 10
Date	Opp	Final
11/19	@ NO	L 103-110
11/17	@ Hou	W 111-105
11/15	vs. Tor	W 101-100
11/12	@ LAL	L 102-121
11/11	vs. NO	W 124-104
11/9	@ Phi	W 119-115
11/8	@ Was	W 102-90
11/6	@ Bos	W 110-103
11/4	@ Orl	L 100-122
11/3	@ Mia	W 104-96

Transactions
Date	Player	Transactions
11/1/2009	J. Richardson	Reinstated from Suspension
10/30/2009	R. Lopez	Exercised Contract Option
10/30/2009	J. Dudley	Exercised Contract Option
10/30/2009	A. Tucker	Declined to Pick Up Option
10/26/2009	J. Collins	Signed as Free Agent
10/21/2009	D. Dickau	Waived
10/21/2009	C. Powell	Waived
10/20/2009	R. Sykes	Waived
9/30/2009	D. Dickau	Signed as Free Agent
9/30/2009	C. Powell	Signed as Free Agent

Injuries
Date	Player	Status
11/4/2009	L. Barbosa	Sore right wrist
10/26/2009	R. Lopez	Bruised left knee - out 2 weeks
10/20/2009	S. Nash	Injured right ankle

	Phoenix Suns (10-3)