Bodog Beat

The Phoenix Suns are clearly a team with an identity crisis this season. (AI Wire Images)

As they try to move towards an offense based on a strong inside game, they have to remember their old run-and-gun style as well.

Steve Nash of course wants to run more, but coach Terry Porter knows that establishing Shaq on the inside will benefit everyone in the long run.

It probably won’t matter what style they use tonight when they get the Memphis Grizzlies to open a homestand, but against the West elite the Suns don’t want to be a one-trick pony.

O'Neal had his most dominant game since arriving in Phoenix on Saturday as he poured in 29 points, dished out four assists, and hit five of his nine free throws as the Suns won 104-96 over the Bucks.
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