Reality Returns in Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns were literally unstoppable when they started this year's NBA wars.

Now, it seems the Suns realized the reality that Amare Stoudemire is out for the remainder of the season.

Amare Stoudemire made his return to the Phoenix Suns lineup and instantaneously, stirred quite an impact when his Suns battled the lowly Portland Trailblazers. Amare dropped 20 points and nine rebounds in his first game of the season. He only played 19 minutes against Portland but man, did he score.

However, after that game, Amare was simply terrible in his team's next few games. He didn't even made it in double figures scoring for his team. Amare eventually made his way back to the injury list after having nagging pains from his knee and, mysteriously, the Suns are somewhat affected by it.

The Suns were already playing like a title contender without Amare as Steve Nash gave his teammates all the good looks they want. Heck, Nash even made Tim Thomas a solid scorer again.

But after having a taste of Amare and then losing him again rather abruptly, the Suns' chemistry were suddenly shaken.

Phoenix, after all the razzle-dazzle from Steve Nash and all those red-hot three-point shooting streaks from Raja Bell, clearly needs one thing at this point of the season, they need Amare back.
Stoudemire was an All-Star last season, averaging 26 points per game and helping the Suns to 62 wins and an appearance in the Western Conference finals.

With the Suns leading the Pacific Division, there were questions about bringing back Stoudemire from such a serious procedure. Stoudemire himself was uncertain about his return. There also were issues of incorporating Stoudemire into the run-and-gun offense of the Suns, who often play with France's Boris Diaw at center and frustrate foes with speed.

Now, the Phoenix Suns won't be worrying about that anytime soon.

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