Suns Outlast Trail Blazers In Thrilling 103-97 Battle
Suns Overcome Slow Start, Rally for Thrilling Win
The Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to three games with a hard-fought 103-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Despite a slow start that saw the Suns trail by 15 points in the first quarter, the team rallied behind Deandre Ayton's dominant performance and Devin Booker's clutch play to secure the win.
Ayton Dominates Inside, Booker Shines in Crunch Time
Ayton was a force in the paint, finishing the game with 30 points and 17 rebounds. He bullied his way to the basket throughout the night, drawing fouls and converting at the free-throw line.
Booker, who struggled early on, came alive in the fourth quarter. He scored 10 of his 20 points in the final period, including a pair of crucial three-pointers that gave the Suns a comfortable lead.
Blazers Fight Back, but Suns Hold On
The Trail Blazers, led by Damian Lillard's 28 points, fought back hard in the fourth quarter. They trimmed the Suns' lead to just two points with less than two minutes remaining.
However, the Suns' defense tightened down the stretch, and Chris Paul sealed the win with a pair of free throws.
Suns Overcome Shooting Woes
The Suns struggled to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, shooting just 23% from three-point range. However, they made up for it with their strong defense and rebounding.
Portland, meanwhile, shot 43% from three-point range but had trouble generating offense consistently.
Looking Ahead
The Suns will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night, while the Trail Blazers will travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.