Dupree scored 40 points, helping Phoenix to a win today in a key game against San Antonio. Although standings were at stake, the game was as much about bragging rights as anything. The teams have a long history against each other that began when coaches Bob and Bob traded insults after an apparently intentional injury to one of Bob's players. Although Bob has long denied that there was any malicious intent, Phoenix fans don't believe it and turn out in large numbers whenever San Antonio comes to town.

Phoenix was led by Dupree (40 points, 1 assists), Mercer (5 points, 17 assists, a steal), Celaya (21 points, 5 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks). San Antonio was led by Gorman (12 points, 11 assists), Freeman (23 points, a block), Owens (22 points, 1 assists, a block).

After the victory, Phoenix stand at 17-17 and 10-5 at home. They remain at #3 in the Pacific and advance to #9 overall in the Western Conference. San Antonio fall to 13-21 with the defeat. They remain at #5 in the Southwest and hold at #13 overall in the Western Conference.

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