Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 118-102. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.