Suns Halt Blazers' Rally, Extend Win Streak To Four
The Phoenix Suns held off a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers to win 117-112 on Friday night, extending their winning streak to four games.
Booker Leads the Way
Devin Booker led the Suns with 31 points, while Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists. Deandre Ayton also had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Blazers Make a Run
The Blazers trailed by 17 points in the third quarter, but they cut the lead to just two points with 2:40 remaining in the game. However, the Suns made some key plays down the stretch to seal the victory.
Suns' Defense Shines
The Suns' defense was impressive throughout the game, holding the Blazers to just 42.3% shooting from the field. They also forced 16 turnovers.
Nurkic's Return
Jusuf Nurkic made his return to the Blazers' lineup after missing four games with a calf injury. He finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
What's Next?
The Suns will host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, while the Blazers will travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.