Mike D'Antoni recalls injuries impacting playoff runs with Suns

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Mike D'Antoni recalls injuries impacting playoff runs with Suns
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Mike D'Antoni shared memories of critical injuries that affected the Phoenix Suns during playoff runs in the mid-2000s. He noted that Joe Johnson broke his orbital bone in the 2005 conference semifinals against the Mavericks. The following year, Raja Bell suffered a left calf injury in the 2006 conference finals against Dallas, limiting his performance. D'Antoni reflected on the uncertainty of whether these injuries would have changed the outcomes of their playoff success. He also mentioned a suspension that further complicated their playoff efforts during those years.

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  • Mike D'Antoni recalls injuries impacting playoff runs with Suns.
  • Joe Johnson broke his orbital bone in 2005 playoffs.
  • Raja Bell injured in 2006 conference finals against Mavericks.
  • Bell's injury limited his performance against Dallas.
  • D'Antoni cited a suspension that added to the team's challenges.
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