Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 29 | 21 | 36 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Suns 118-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.