Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Suns 119-100. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.