The Trail Blazers seized control with a 43-point second quarter and lead Phoenix 107-89 in the fourth.
In a live game Wednesday night, Nov. 4, Portland turned a 34-29 first-quarter deficit into a 104-85 lead by the end of the third and now leads 107-89 in the fourth. The momentum shift came in the second, when the Blazers outscored Phoenix 43-25, then added 32 points in the third. Deni Avdija has 21 points and 12 assists, Damian Lillard has 21 points, and Donovan Clingan has 18 points and three blocks; Devin Booker leads all scorers with 33. Portland, 5-1 and No. 6 in the power index, has pushed its advantage over the 1-4 Suns, ranked No. 22.
Key Performers
Devin Booker, Phoenix: 33 points Deni Avdija, Portland: 21 points, 12 assists Donovan Clingan, Portland: 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks