Phoenix put themselves into position to advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs on Friday by defeating the Grizzlies by a final score of 110-90.

Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points, while Shawn Marion had 14 points and 13 rebounds to pace the Suns.

All five of the Grizzlies' starters were in double-figures, but none of them scored more than 14 points.

MVP candidate Steve Nash had 13 points and 8 assists.