Last game: lost 108-95 vs. New Orleans, October 30

Streak: Lost 1

Next game: vs. Portland, November 1

Phoenix shot 54 percent (37-of-68) from the field on Thursday 
but committed 24 turnovers.  G Steve Nash was responsible for 
seven. ... C Shaquille O'Neal wasn't much of a factor, posting 
eight points and eight boards in 22 minutes.  In the team's 
season opener, he logged 30 minutes and registered a 
double-double. ... The Suns' last victory over New Orleans was 
April 6, 2007, a 103-95 triumph in Oklahoma City.  Since then, 
they have dropped five in a row to the Hornets. ... G Leandro 
Barbosa had a rough shooting night, going 1-for-6, including 
0-for-5 from the arc.  He had three turnovers and finished with 
two points.