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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Suns 116-102. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.