* Suns coach Mike D’Antoni joined Burnsy on an abbreviated version of The 620 SportsLine.

* Just like beforehand, coach downplayed the significance of this first meeting between San Antonio and Phoenix, although he said the team did demonstrate a “backbone,” just like in last year’s Game 4 win in SA.

* D’Antoni emphasized Grant Hill’s role in the win, especially a key block on Tim Duncan down the stretch. He’d also like to see Hill matchup with Tony Parker the next time the two teams meet. As for Parker’s absence playing a key role in the loss for the Spurs, D’Antoni said the Spurs did miss Parker‘s ability to get out on the break, but they’ll have plenty of opportunities to face him this year.

 * Of course, the Suns will face off with the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night, and D’Antoni says he and his team can empathize with the Mavericks, since both teams have “blown a couple (of championship opportunities),” and may have problems gearing it up in regular season with their eyes on the ultimate prize.

* And coach was very complimentary of Shawn Marion’s role in the win, even though his point total was low, saying, “if nobody cares who gets who gets the credit, then we’re going to be really good.”

• Audio: Suns coach Mike D’Antoni