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Winning Formula

The Phoenix Suns have not lost since Amare Stoudemire returned, though he is far from the only reason they have gotten back on such a roll offensively.

Back to their high-scoring ways following a relatively slow start, the Suns go for a sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

Gunning For The Champs

Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs and Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks are both talented NBA forwards, but the similarities pretty much end there.

The steady Duncan and the flashy Smith square off on Tuesday when the Spurs visit the Hawks.

Nets Skidding

The New Jersey Nets knew they'd be a different team without Vince Carter. They didn't expect things to change this much.

After dropping their fifth straight game since losing last season's leading scorer, the Nets look to avoid their first six-game skid in nearly a year when they visit the Utah Jazz in the opener of a four-game road trip Monday.

Learning Curve

After losing each of his first eight NBA games, Kevin Durant helped the Seattle SuperSonics to back-to-back victories, capped by the first game-winning shot of his career. On Saturday, the rookie struggled as the Sonics took a step backwards.

Durant and the Sonics look to rebound from another loss on Monday when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the finale of a five-game road trip.

Playing Well at Home

The Portland Trail Blazers have to be encouraged by their perfect home record. Their inability to earn a win on the road, however, is cause for concern.

The Blazers try again for their first road victory in the finale of a four-game trip Monday when they meet the Charlotte Bobcats, who are looking for their third straight home win.