Bodog Beat

It has been well known that the overall talent of the Eastern Conference has not measured up to the West over the past few seasons. (AP Images)

The Phoenix Suns have cashed in on that fact as they compiled an NBA-best 24-6 record against the East last season. Tonight they will look to keep up their interconference dominance when they begin a four-game Eastern road trip against the New Jersey Nets.

The 5.5-point favored Suns have started the season on a tear, shooting 52.8 percent including hitting 55.1 percent of their shots on Saturday against Portland, rallying from a halftime deficit to win 107-96.

Devin Harris and Yi Jianlian haven't played especially well so far for the Nets, particularly in their latest game. After beating Washington in their season opener, the Nets lost 105-97 to Golden State on Saturday. Jianlian was 0-for-4 and went scoreless, while Harris was 3-for-12 and finished with 13 points.