Trail Blazers
SunsThe Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on Wednesday, November 4, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The Trail Blazers led 72-59 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 43-25. The biggest lead for the Trail Blazers was 22 points; the Suns led by as many as 5.
Top performers
Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting, with 5 assists. Donovan Clingan added 24 points and 11 rebounds. For the Suns, Devin Booker had 33 points on 9-of-19 shooting. Jalen Green added 22 points.
Double-doubles: Donovan Clingan (24 points and 11 rebounds); Deni Avdija (21 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists). The Trail Blazers bench outscored the Suns reserves 42-25.
- Devin Booker (PHX): 33 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 9-19 FG, 34 MIN
- Damian Lillard (POR): 25 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST, 9-17 FG, 33 MIN
- Donovan Clingan (POR): 24 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST, 9-12 FG, 29 MIN
- Jalen Green (PHX): 22 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 6-17 FG, 32 MIN
- Deni Avdija (POR): 21 PTS, 7 REB, 12 AST, 7-16 FG, 35 MIN
- Miles Bridges (PHX): 18 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 6-13 FG, 31 MIN
By the numbers
The Trail Blazers shot 51.2% from the field (44-of-86) and went 14-of-39 from three-point range; the Suns shot 44.6% and went 10-of-36 from deep. The Trail Blazers won the rebounding battle 47-39. The Trail Blazers outscored their opponents 56-46 in the paint. Fast-break points favored the Trail Blazers, 19-9. The Trail Blazers committed 18 turnovers, which the Suns turned into 21 points. Assists: Trail Blazers 29, Suns 26.
Context
The Trail Blazers improved to 6-1 with their third straight win, while the Suns fell to 1-5, their fourth loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
Up next: the Trail Blazers visit the Kings on Friday, Nov 13; the Suns host the Hornets on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Officials: Jacyn Goble, Nick Buchert and Robert Hussey.