Suns top Spurs, take 2-0 series lead

Los Suns ganaron. That means the Suns won.

Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Channing Frye made 5 of 6 three-pointers, and Phoenix, wearing its orange "Los Suns" jerseys in part to protest Arizona's new anti-immigration law, pulled away for a 110-102 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs last night, taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Steve Nash and Jason Richardson scored 19 apiece and Grant Hill added 18 in a grind-it-out game played at the Spurs' pace until the Suns started hitting three-pointers. After starting 1 of 7 from long range Phoenix made eight of its next 12.

Tim Duncan had 29 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker added 20 points for the Spurs.

The best-of-seven series shifts to San Antonio for Game 3 Friday night. Garnett, Perkins ailing

Boston Celtics big men Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins skipped practice with injuries Wednesday, but coach Doc Rivers said he expects both to play in Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said Garnett has a mild strain in the middle of his right foot and Perkins has a hyperextended right knee. Although both were at the team's practice facility, neither practiced as the Celtics returned from a day off to begin preparations for Friday night's game. "If we had a game today, I don't think [Garnett] could have played," Rivers said. "We just have to wait."

Ainge regrets towel toss

Danny Ainge says he regrets tossing a towel in the air to distract an opponent during a free- throw attempt. The Celtics general manager told WEEI-AM in Boston he behaved unprofessionally during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Cleveland. Ainge threw a towel in the air when Cavaliers forward J.J. Hickson was at the line in the third quarter. Boston led by 23 points at the time and Hickson made the free throw anyway.

- AP