Similarities run deep in championship cultures, even 15 years removed
It was December 18, 2006. The final buzzer rang and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-98 to secure consecutive win number 15 at home.
Next step was expected to be a 24 hour turn around trip to Denver.
Vice President of Basketball Communications Julie Fie recalls preparing for that trip 15 years ago.
“We had just finished six road games in eight days, including trips back east with stops in Boston and Orlando, so we knew going to Denver after the home win against Toronto for a quick one night trip would be easy.