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 PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns regrouped from two blowout losses to clinch their third consecutive Pacific Division title by beating the Minnesota 108-90 Tuesday night.
Raja Bell scored 16 of his 22 points in the decisive third quarter. Leandro Barbosa, inserted into the starting lineup to try to rev up the stuttering Suns' offense, added 20 points. Steve Nash had 18 points — including 4-of-5 3-pointers — and 11 assists.
Boris Diaw, replaced by Barbosa as a starter, had 11 points and nine assists. Shawn Marion added 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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