Barely two play dates ago, we saw Suns guard Steve Nash and forward Matt Barnes serve their respective suspensions for that rough Houston incident. Shaquille O’ Neal was involved in that incident but was meted a fine for trying to defend his teammates.
Against Detroit, the Diesel got ejected when he was assessed a flagrant foul two he committed on Detroit’s Rodney Stuckey. Reviewing the play, it did seem that Shaq had no intention to harm Stuckey as he was obviously going for the ball. But we all know the built of Shaq and you can just imagine the impact and collision if someone would go up against him. (Remember the Houston Game? See how he pushed Tracy McGrady and Rafer Alston? They were like rag dolls being tossed!). Makes you wish it was Kobe Bryant eh?
Despite his plea, it took some time before Shaq left the court. While the flagrant foul two is going to cost him, suspension may be given as well not only the foul but for his outburst.
At least, the Suns held on to win. Amare Stoudemire led the way with 29 markers who was incidentally celebrating his 26th birthday that night.
Keywords: detroit pistons, matt barnes, rodney stuckey, shaquille o'neal, steve nash
