The 2011-12 Phoenix Suns season marked the end of an era, as it was the last season for iconic point guard Steve Nash with the franchise. The team, coached by Alvin Gentry, finished with a 33-33 record in the lockout-shortened 66-game season, missing the playoffs by just three games. The Suns ended up in 10th place in a competitive Western Conference, underscoring their struggle to maintain playoff contention amid roster changes and aging key players.
Steve Nash, despite being 37 years old, continued to perform at an elite level, averaging 12.5 points and 10.7 assists per game. He was instrumental in keeping the Suns competitive, showcasing his exceptional playmaking skills. The team also relied on Marcin Gortat, who emerged as a valuable center, averaging 15.4 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. However, the Suns lacked consistency and depth, which were evident in their inability to string together significant winning streaks.
Offensively, Phoenix ranked 8th in points per game, benefitting from Nash’s orchestrated fast-paced style. However, their defense was a significant issue, ranking 21st in points allowed per game, which often undermined their offensive efforts. The season was notable for being Nash’s swan song in Phoenix, as he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers following the conclusion of the season. This transition marked a significant shift for the Suns, as they embarked on a rebuilding phase in the subsequent years.
- Regular Season Record: 33-33
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Marcin Gortat | 66 | 15.4 | 10.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jared Dudley | 65 | 12.7 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 38.3 | |||||||
| Steve Nash | 62 | 12.5 | 3.0 | 10.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 39.0 | |||||||
| Shannon Brown | 59 | 11.0 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 36.2 | |||||||
| Channing Frye | 64 | 10.5 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 34.6 | |||||||
| Grant Hill | 49 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 26.4 | |||||||
| Michael Redd | 51 | 8.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 31.8 | |||||||
| Markieff Morris | 63 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 34.7 | |||||||
| Hakim Warrick | 35 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 10.0 | |||||||
| Sebastian Telfair | 60 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 31.4 | |||||||
| Robin Lopez | 64 | 5.4 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ronnie Price | 36 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 29.5 | |||||||
| Josh Childress | 34 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 16.7 | |||||||
Phoenix Suns 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 85-84 | |
| Dec 28, 2011 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-83 | |
| Dec 30, 2011 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 93-78 | |
| Dec 31, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 107-97 | |
| Jan 02, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 102-91 | |
| Jan 04, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 98-89 | |
| Jan 06, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-77 | |
| Jan 08, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-93 | |
| Jan 10, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-83 | |
| Jan 12, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-90 | |
| Jan 13, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 110-103 | |
| Jan 15, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 102-91 | |
| Jan 17, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 118-97 | |
| Jan 18, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | W 91-88 | |
| Jan 20, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | W 79-71 | |
| Jan 23, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 93-87 | |
| Jan 24, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 99-96 | |
| Jan 27, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-71 | |
| Jan 28, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 86-84 | |
| Jan 30, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 122-99 | |
| Feb 01, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 120-103 | |
| Feb 03, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-81 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 95-89 | |
| Feb 06, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 99-90 | |
| Feb 07, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-105 | |
| Feb 09, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 96-89 | |
| Feb 11, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 98-84 | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 102-96 | |
| Feb 14, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 109-92 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 101-99 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-99 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-90 | |
| Feb 20, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 104-88 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 106-104 | |
| Mar 01, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-95 | |
| Mar 02, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 81-78 | |
| Mar 04, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 96-88 | |
| Mar 07, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 115-104 | |
| Mar 08, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 96-94 | |
| Mar 10, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 98-91 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 127-124 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 120-111 | |
| Mar 15, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 91-87 | |
| Mar 16, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-101 | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 99-86 | |
| Mar 20, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-95 | |
| Mar 21, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-93 | |
| Mar 23, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 113-111 | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-83 | |
| Mar 27, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-100 | |
| Mar 28, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-86 | |
| Apr 01, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 92-75 | |
| Apr 03, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 109-100 | |
| Apr 04, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | W 107-105 | |
| Apr 06, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-99 | |
| Apr 07, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 125-105 | |
| Apr 09, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-90 | |
| Apr 11, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 104-93 | |
| Apr 13, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | W 112-105 | |
| Apr 14, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-91 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 125-107 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-97 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 93-90 | |
| Apr 21, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 118-107 | |
| Apr 24, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-88 | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 110-106 |