The 2009-10 Phoenix Suns had a successful NBA season, marked by their high-paced offensive style and strong team chemistry. Under the guidance of head coach Alvin Gentry, the Suns finished the regular season with a 54-28 record, securing the third seed in the Western Conference. The team was well-known for their “Seven Seconds or Less” offense, which emphasized quick ball movement and high-scoring games.
Steve Nash, the Suns’ veteran point guard, was instrumental to their success, leading the league in assists with an average of 11 per game. Amar’e Stoudemire was another standout player, averaging 23.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, solidifying his role as the team’s primary scoring option. The supporting cast included key contributors like Jason Richardson, Grant Hill, and Channing Frye, who provided depth and versatility.
In the playoffs, the Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round and swept the San Antonio Spurs in the conference semifinals. Their playoff run ended in the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite a spirited effort, the Suns lost the series in six games. The 2009-10 season is remembered as a high point for the franchise during the late 2000s, showcasing an entertaining brand of basketball and a return to competitive form after missing the playoffs the previous season.
- Regular Season Record: 54-28
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-0, Western Conference Finals: 2-4
Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats for 2009-10 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Amar'e Stoudemire | 82 | 23.1 | 8.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 16.7 | 16 | 22.2 | 6.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Steve Nash | 81 | 16.5 | 3.3 | 11.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 42.6 | 16 | 17.8 | 3.3 | 10.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 38.0 |
| Jason Richardson | 79 | 15.7 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 39.2 | 16 | 19.8 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 47.5 |
| Grant Hill | 81 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 43.7 | 16 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 18.8 |
| Channing Frye | 81 | 11.2 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 43.9 | 16 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 34.9 |
| Leandro Barbosa | 44 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 32.4 | 16 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 34.3 |
| Robin Lopez | 51 | 8.4 | 4.9 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jared Dudley | 82 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 45.8 | 16 | 7.6 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 42.4 |
| Goran Dragić | 80 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 39.4 | 16 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 32.5 |
| Lou Amundson | 79 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 16 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Alando Tucker | 11 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.3 | |||||||
| Earl Clark | 51 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 40.0 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Taylor Griffin | 8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jarron Collins | 34 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 11 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Dwayne Jones | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Phoenix Suns in the 2010 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Portland Trail Blazers
In the first round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns, led by Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire, faced the Portland Trail Blazers. The Suns showcased their high-octane offense and depth, ultimately winning the series 4-2. Their ability to overcome a tough Blazers team set the tone for a deep playoff run that year.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-100 | |
| Apr 20, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 119-90 | |
| Apr 22, 2010 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 108-89 | |
| Apr 24, 2010 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-87 | |
| Apr 26, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-88 | |
| Apr 29, 2010 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-90 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2010 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns showcased their offensive prowess in the second round by sweeping the San Antonio Spurs in four games. Led by Steve Nash's playmaking and Amare Stoudemire's scoring ability, the Suns overcame their long-time rivals with a combination of fast-paced play and clutch performances, particularly highlighted by Nash's 20-point, 9-assist performance in the decisive Game 4. This victory propelled Phoenix to their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2006, reigniting hope for a championship run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2010 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 111-102 | |
| May 05, 2010 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 110-102 | |
| May 07, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 110-96 | |
| May 09, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 107-101 |
2010 Conference Championship vs. Los Angeles Lakers
In the 2010 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns made a memorable run to the Western Conference Finals, showcasing their high-octane offense led by the dynamic duo of Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire. Despite their impressive performance, they fell short against the Los Angeles Lakers in six games, as Kobe Bryant's brilliance proved too much to overcome. The Suns' journey that season highlighted their resilience and entertaining style, leaving a lasting mark on their fans.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 128-107 | |
| May 19, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 124-112 | |
| May 23, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 118-109 | |
| May 25, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-106 | |
| May 27, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-101 | |
| May 29, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-103 |
Phoenix Suns 2009-10 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2009-10 season for the Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-107 | |
| Oct 30, 2009 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 123-101 | |
| Nov 01, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-112 | |
| Nov 03, 2009 | @ Miami Heat | W 104-96 | |
| Nov 04, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | L 122-100 | |
| Nov 06, 2009 | @ Boston Celtics | W 110-103 | |
| Nov 08, 2009 | @ Washington Wizards | W 102-90 | |
| Nov 09, 2009 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-115 | |
| Nov 11, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 124-104 | |
| Nov 12, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-102 | |
| Nov 15, 2009 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 101-100 | |
| Nov 17, 2009 | @ Houston Rockets | W 111-105 | |
| Nov 19, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 110-103 | |
| Nov 22, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-91 | |
| Nov 25, 2009 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 126-111 | |
| Nov 27, 2009 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-95 | |
| Nov 29, 2009 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 113-94 | |
| Dec 01, 2009 | @ New York Knicks | L 126-99 | |
| Dec 02, 2009 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-90 | |
| Dec 05, 2009 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 115-107 | |
| Dec 06, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-88 | |
| Dec 08, 2009 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-101 | |
| Dec 11, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 106-103 | |
| Dec 12, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-99 | |
| Dec 15, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 116-104 | |
| Dec 17, 2009 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-102 | |
| Dec 19, 2009 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 121-95 | |
| Dec 21, 2009 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-91 | |
| Dec 23, 2009 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 117-113 | |
| Dec 25, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 124-93 | |
| Dec 26, 2009 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 132-127 | |
| Dec 28, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 118-103 | |
| Dec 30, 2009 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 116-98 | |
| Jan 02, 2010 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 128-103 | |
| Jan 05, 2010 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 113-109 | |
| Jan 06, 2010 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 118-110 | |
| Jan 08, 2010 | vs. Miami Heat | L 109-105 | |
| Jan 11, 2010 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 105-101 | |
| Jan 13, 2010 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 122-114 | |
| Jan 15, 2010 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-101 | |
| Jan 16, 2010 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 125-99 | |
| Jan 18, 2010 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 125-118 | |
| Jan 20, 2010 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 118-94 | |
| Jan 22, 2010 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 115-104 | |
| Jan 23, 2010 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 112-103 | |
| Jan 25, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | L 124-115 | |
| Jan 26, 2010 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 114-109 | |
| Jan 28, 2010 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 112-106 | |
| Jan 31, 2010 | @ Houston Rockets | W 115-111 | |
| Feb 01, 2010 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 109-100 | |
| Feb 03, 2010 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 109-97 | |
| Feb 05, 2010 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 114-102 | |
| Feb 10, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-101 | |
| Feb 16, 2010 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 109-95 | |
| Feb 17, 2010 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-97 | |
| Feb 19, 2010 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 88-80 | |
| Feb 21, 2010 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 104-88 | |
| Feb 23, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 104-102 | |
| Feb 24, 2010 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-95 | |
| Feb 26, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 125-112 | |
| Feb 28, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 113-110 | |
| Mar 01, 2010 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 101-85 | |
| Mar 03, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 127-101 | |
| Mar 04, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 116-108 | |
| Mar 06, 2010 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 113-105 | |
| Mar 12, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-96 | |
| Mar 14, 2010 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 120-106 | |
| Mar 16, 2010 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 152-114 | |
| Mar 19, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 110-100 | |
| Mar 21, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-87 | |
| Mar 22, 2010 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 133-131 | |
| Mar 26, 2010 | vs. New York Knicks | W 132-96 | |
| Mar 28, 2010 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-105 | |
| Mar 30, 2010 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 111-105 | |
| Mar 31, 2010 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 116-105 | |
| Apr 02, 2010 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 109-94 | |
| Apr 03, 2010 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-98 | |
| Apr 07, 2010 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 112-101 | |
| Apr 09, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 96-91 | |
| Apr 11, 2010 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 116-106 | |
| Apr 13, 2010 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 123-101 | |
| Apr 14, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | W 100-86 |