Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Trail Blazers 113-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.