Blazers 82, Suns 102: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Portland Trail Blazers (6-3) play against the Phoenix Suns (2-2) at Footprint Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Saturday November 5, 2022
Portland Trail Blazers 82, Phoenix Suns 102 (Final)
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 102 #Blazers 82 Final.
PHX: Devin Booker 24 points, Chris Paul 15, Mikal Bridges 11.
POR: Jerami Grant 14, Shaedon Sharpe 13.
Cam Johnson remains on crutches after suffering right knee injury Friday.
Up next? Monday at Philadelphia to begin four-gamr road trip. pic.twitter.com/UDh5nz9fB7 – 1:41 AM
#Suns 102 #Blazers 82 Final.
PHX: Devin Booker 24 points, Chris Paul 15, Mikal Bridges 11.
POR: Jerami Grant 14, Shaedon Sharpe 13.
Cam Johnson remains on crutches after suffering right knee injury Friday.
Up next? Monday at Philadelphia to begin four-gamr road trip. pic.twitter.com/UDh5nz9fB7 – 1:41 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
“Defensively, I thought we were just locked in.”
– Head Coach Monty Williams
Hear from the team following tonight’s win! 👇 – 1:36 AM
“Defensively, I thought we were just locked in.”
– Head Coach Monty Williams
Hear from the team following tonight’s win! 👇 – 1:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul talks about building, valuing regular season, but the ultimate goal of having a team that “can’t lose four out of seven games” in a series. #Suns pic.twitter.com/qcN260BAvz – 1:21 AM
Chris Paul talks about building, valuing regular season, but the ultimate goal of having a team that “can’t lose four out of seven games” in a series. #Suns pic.twitter.com/qcN260BAvz – 1:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That’s something the players came up with.” Chris Paul on #NBA taking day off on #ElectionDay to vote. pic.twitter.com/8Legs7tCGy – 1:18 AM
“That’s something the players came up with.” Chris Paul on #NBA taking day off on #ElectionDay to vote. pic.twitter.com/8Legs7tCGy – 1:18 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That’s where it starts.” Devin Booker talking about defensive effort in #Suns win over #Blazers. pic.twitter.com/Lyvw37YTMC – 1:16 AM
“That’s where it starts.” Devin Booker talking about defensive effort in #Suns win over #Blazers. pic.twitter.com/Lyvw37YTMC – 1:16 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
5 takeaways from Phoenix #Suns rematch victory over Portland Trail #Blazers https://t.co/w7LnN7Jv0j via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/VtauPAbktD – 1:07 AM
5 takeaways from Phoenix #Suns rematch victory over Portland Trail #Blazers https://t.co/w7LnN7Jv0j via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/VtauPAbktD – 1:07 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
BLOCKED SHOT COUNTER
Craig: 👋👋👋
Biyombo: 👋👋👋
Booker: 👋👋
Ayton: 👋👋
Bridges: 👋
Okogie: 👋
Landale: 👋
Shamet: 👋 pic.twitter.com/OgQBpgRbed – 12:56 AM
BLOCKED SHOT COUNTER
Craig: 👋👋👋
Biyombo: 👋👋👋
Booker: 👋👋
Ayton: 👋👋
Bridges: 👋
Okogie: 👋
Landale: 👋
Shamet: 👋 pic.twitter.com/OgQBpgRbed – 12:56 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul said the decision to not have games on voting day was a collective one between the players and the league – 12:53 AM
Chris Paul said the decision to not have games on voting day was a collective one between the players and the league – 12:53 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“It’s really tough, obviously most for him. We’re here with him.” – Devin Booker on Cam Johnson’s injury – 12:49 AM
“It’s really tough, obviously most for him. We’re here with him.” – Devin Booker on Cam Johnson’s injury – 12:49 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
How does Chris Paul catch a rhythm without the ball?
Monty Williams tries to explain. #Suns pic.twitter.com/dWncqyxRYx – 12:47 AM
How does Chris Paul catch a rhythm without the ball?
Monty Williams tries to explain. #Suns pic.twitter.com/dWncqyxRYx – 12:47 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Shining on both ends of the floor.
Book with tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game! pic.twitter.com/lP0iAyKXrZ – 12:40 AM
Shining on both ends of the floor.
Book with tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game! pic.twitter.com/lP0iAyKXrZ – 12:40 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams likes what he’s seen out of Torrey Craig with the starters so far. Praised his defense on Jerami Grant, called him a “maniac” attacking the offensive glass and said when he’s hitting those corner 3s, it just adds to what he’s bringing to the table – 12:39 AM
Monty Williams likes what he’s seen out of Torrey Craig with the starters so far. Praised his defense on Jerami Grant, called him a “maniac” attacking the offensive glass and said when he’s hitting those corner 3s, it just adds to what he’s bringing to the table – 12:39 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Book this season:
27.0 PPG
5.1 APG
48/35/88%
Best +/- in the league. pic.twitter.com/MJaBQMgOOS – 12:36 AM
Book this season:
27.0 PPG
5.1 APG
48/35/88%
Best +/- in the league. pic.twitter.com/MJaBQMgOOS – 12:36 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams on the Suns’ win tonight: “I’ve said it before, we have a team full of sore losers, and you just knew the way that we lost last night, we were going to get an intentional effort on both ends.” – 12:35 AM
Monty Williams on the Suns’ win tonight: “I’ve said it before, we have a team full of sore losers, and you just knew the way that we lost last night, we were going to get an intentional effort on both ends.” – 12:35 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns this season:
— 3rd in offensive rating
— 3rd in defensive rating
— 3rd in net rating
First in the West, again. pic.twitter.com/ZY5ewBLBzn – 12:33 AM
Suns this season:
— 3rd in offensive rating
— 3rd in defensive rating
— 3rd in net rating
First in the West, again. pic.twitter.com/ZY5ewBLBzn – 12:33 AM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Final from Phoenix.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/uyl5KLCUjA – 12:33 AM
Final from Phoenix.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/uyl5KLCUjA – 12:33 AM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns 102, Blazers 82: FINAL. 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists for @Jerami Grant. 13 points, 4 rebounds for @Shaedon Sharpe. 9 points, 2 assists for @Nassir Little. 9 points, 4 rebounds for @Trendon Watford. – 12:29 AM
Suns 102, Blazers 82: FINAL. 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists for @Jerami Grant. 13 points, 4 rebounds for @Shaedon Sharpe. 9 points, 2 assists for @Nassir Little. 9 points, 4 rebounds for @Trendon Watford. – 12:29 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 102, POR 82
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-20 FG
Paul: 15-5-4, 3-7 FG
Bridges: 11 Pts
Grant: 14 Pts, 4-10 FG – 12:28 AM
Final: PHX 102, POR 82
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-20 FG
Paul: 15-5-4, 3-7 FG
Bridges: 11 Pts
Grant: 14 Pts, 4-10 FG – 12:28 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
With that Duane Washington Jr. runner, all 12 Suns scored tonight – 12:28 AM
With that Duane Washington Jr. runner, all 12 Suns scored tonight – 12:28 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Man it’d be helpful if Dario Saric can continue to shake off some of the rust like he has tonight – 12:19 AM
Man it’d be helpful if Dario Saric can continue to shake off some of the rust like he has tonight – 12:19 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
1⃣3⃣ BLOCKS TONIGHT!
Our most blocks in a game since 2010 👋 pic.twitter.com/u49aMXbP3P – 12:16 AM
1⃣3⃣ BLOCKS TONIGHT!
Our most blocks in a game since 2010 👋 pic.twitter.com/u49aMXbP3P – 12:16 AM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Clean connection from Hart to Sharpe!
@Moda_Health Assist of the Game pic.twitter.com/uYSZf1RhoD – 12:14 AM
Clean connection from Hart to Sharpe!
@Moda_Health Assist of the Game pic.twitter.com/uYSZf1RhoD – 12:14 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Kevin Calabro on John Butler Jr. in his first NBA minutes: “A tall drink of water”; “A slender young man” – 12:07 AM
Kevin Calabro on John Butler Jr. in his first NBA minutes: “A tall drink of water”; “A slender young man” – 12:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Josh Okogie just swarmed that ball on the move and devoured it like he was a damn piranha. My goodness – 12:07 AM
Josh Okogie just swarmed that ball on the move and devoured it like he was a damn piranha. My goodness – 12:07 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Getting 3’s tonight & burgers tomorrow! 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/VumM2o0gEp – 12:05 AM
Getting 3’s tonight & burgers tomorrow! 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/VumM2o0gEp – 12:05 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Up 28 in the 4th, this is a nice opportunity for the Suns’ bench guys to get extra reps together on the floor. They’ve been pretty good tonight – 12:03 AM
Up 28 in the 4th, this is a nice opportunity for the Suns’ bench guys to get extra reps together on the floor. They’ve been pretty good tonight – 12:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shamet 3. #Suns 91-63. Timeout #Blazers with 8:57 left in game. – 12:03 AM
Shamet 3. #Suns 91-63. Timeout #Blazers with 8:57 left in game. – 12:03 AM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
wow.
#RipCity | @Shaedon Sharpe pic.twitter.com/aqi2pog5rW – 12:02 AM
wow.
#RipCity | @Shaedon Sharpe pic.twitter.com/aqi2pog5rW – 12:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 84, #Blazers 61 end of 3rd.
PHX: Booker 24, Paul 15.
Fans leaving. – 11:57 PM
#Suns 84, #Blazers 61 end of 3rd.
PHX: Booker 24, Paul 15.
Fans leaving. – 11:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 84, POR 61
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-20 FG
Paul: 15-5-4, 3-7 FG
Bridges: 11 Pts
Grant: 14 Pts, 4-10 FG – 11:56 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 84, POR 61
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-20 FG
Paul: 15-5-4, 3-7 FG
Bridges: 11 Pts
Grant: 14 Pts, 4-10 FG – 11:56 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Your nightly ridiculous thing Shaedon Sharpe does is that block on Booker. His hand got up to the top of the square. – 11:51 PM
Your nightly ridiculous thing Shaedon Sharpe does is that block on Booker. His hand got up to the top of the square. – 11:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shaedon Sharpe got hops like that?
Big block on Booker. #Suns #Blazers #RipCity – 11:51 PM
Shaedon Sharpe got hops like that?
Big block on Booker. #Suns #Blazers #RipCity – 11:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul sitting in the corner is just odd.
I get #Suns can conserve his energy by taking the ball out of his hands, #NBA season is a marathon, not a sprint, and it’s a way to diversify the offense but to have 3rd all-time assist man not touch the ball on a possession?
Odd. – 11:48 PM
Chris Paul sitting in the corner is just odd.
I get #Suns can conserve his energy by taking the ball out of his hands, #NBA season is a marathon, not a sprint, and it’s a way to diversify the offense but to have 3rd all-time assist man not touch the ball on a possession?
Odd. – 11:48 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
On review, the call against Booker is overturned and Grant is assessed an offensive foul. Play this one out and move on. – 11:48 PM
On review, the call against Booker is overturned and Grant is assessed an offensive foul. Play this one out and move on. – 11:48 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Grateful we get to witness Devin Booker play basketball. pic.twitter.com/bGSdxkQwIo – 11:47 PM
Grateful we get to witness Devin Booker play basketball. pic.twitter.com/bGSdxkQwIo – 11:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
So many fouls in this 3Q. Monty Williams just used his challenge on that last one on Devin Booker – 11:45 PM
So many fouls in this 3Q. Monty Williams just used his challenge on that last one on Devin Booker – 11:45 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Starting the season 5-2 and winning the first game against Phoenix gives a team the luxury of not really sweating a game like this. Would have been surprised if the result was anything besides this. – 11:45 PM
Starting the season 5-2 and winning the first game against Phoenix gives a team the luxury of not really sweating a game like this. Would have been surprised if the result was anything besides this. – 11:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker with the reverse.
#Suns up 24 points, 70-46 midway through 3rd – 11:41 PM
Booker with the reverse.
#Suns up 24 points, 70-46 midway through 3rd – 11:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I swear Chris Paul’s got a list longer than Arya Stark’s of rookies he wants to get with the rip-through – 11:32 PM
I swear Chris Paul’s got a list longer than Arya Stark’s of rookies he wants to get with the rip-through – 11:32 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Live look into viewing party at Fort Huachuca!
Thank you for your services and thank you for your support of the Phoenix Suns! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7RyuvmscFy – 11:19 PM
Live look into viewing party at Fort Huachuca!
Thank you for your services and thank you for your support of the Phoenix Suns! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7RyuvmscFy – 11:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Blazers loss proves off-ball Chris Paul still a work in progress for Suns – https://t.co/1pgt2pxnpH via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/MwAu1glyNr – 11:19 PM
Blazers loss proves off-ball Chris Paul still a work in progress for Suns – https://t.co/1pgt2pxnpH via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/MwAu1glyNr – 11:19 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
16 PTS & 2 BLKS for Book in the first half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rmge6aqXhP – 11:17 PM
16 PTS & 2 BLKS for Book in the first half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rmge6aqXhP – 11:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Torrey Craig celebrate hard trap on Jerami Grant that resulted in a turnover near end of half.
#Suns 61 #Blazers 40
PHX: Booker 16, Chris Paul 13 (3-of-4 FGs after 1-of-4 FGs in Friday’s loss). Team: 8-of-16 on 3s.
POR: Shaedon Sharpe 11. Team: 4-of-8 on 3s. – 11:17 PM
Devin Booker and Torrey Craig celebrate hard trap on Jerami Grant that resulted in a turnover near end of half.
#Suns 61 #Blazers 40
PHX: Booker 16, Chris Paul 13 (3-of-4 FGs after 1-of-4 FGs in Friday’s loss). Team: 8-of-16 on 3s.
POR: Shaedon Sharpe 11. Team: 4-of-8 on 3s. – 11:17 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns 61, Blazers 40: halftime. 11 points, 4 rebounds for @Shaedon Sharpe. 8 points, 4 rebounds for @Jusuf Nurkic. 7 points, 1 rebound/assist for @Nassir Little. – 11:13 PM
Suns 61, Blazers 40: halftime. 11 points, 4 rebounds for @Shaedon Sharpe. 8 points, 4 rebounds for @Jusuf Nurkic. 7 points, 1 rebound/assist for @Nassir Little. – 11:13 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers shooting 34.8% from the floor and outrebounded in the first half. Whatever happens in the second half, they did what they needed to do and got a split in Phoenix with Lillard and Simons out. Just write this one off and get ready for Miami on Monday. – 11:12 PM
Blazers shooting 34.8% from the floor and outrebounded in the first half. Whatever happens in the second half, they did what they needed to do and got a split in Phoenix with Lillard and Simons out. Just write this one off and get ready for Miami on Monday. – 11:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 61, POR 40
Booker: 16 Pts, 5-11 FG
Paul: 13-3-3, 2-2 3P
Bridges: 9 Pts, 3-4 FG
Sharpe: 11 Pts, 5-8 FG – 11:12 PM
Halftime: PHX 61, POR 40
Booker: 16 Pts, 5-11 FG
Paul: 13-3-3, 2-2 3P
Bridges: 9 Pts, 3-4 FG
Sharpe: 11 Pts, 5-8 FG – 11:12 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers have cut way back on turnovers. Just six.
That’s about the extent of the good news here in PHX. Suns up 57-36 with 2:17 remaining in the first half.
Blazers shooting 35.9% from the field. Suns at 54.3%.
Sharpe killing it, though, with 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting. – 11:07 PM
The Blazers have cut way back on turnovers. Just six.
That’s about the extent of the good news here in PHX. Suns up 57-36 with 2:17 remaining in the first half.
Blazers shooting 35.9% from the field. Suns at 54.3%.
Sharpe killing it, though, with 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting. – 11:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Best movement the Suns have had this season on offense the last couple of minutes. Everyone is flying around. 0.5? Ha! More like 0.1! – 11:05 PM
Best movement the Suns have had this season on offense the last couple of minutes. Everyone is flying around. 0.5? Ha! More like 0.1! – 11:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chauncey Billups said before the game a great zone looks like man-to-man.
#Blazers zone been issue for #Suns.
Billups recalls Flip Saunders bringing 1-2-2 zone to #Pistons when he played, but said they “weren’t having it.”
Hindsight, he thinks it would’ve worked in Detroit. – 11:03 PM
Chauncey Billups said before the game a great zone looks like man-to-man.
#Blazers zone been issue for #Suns.
Billups recalls Flip Saunders bringing 1-2-2 zone to #Pistons when he played, but said they “weren’t having it.”
Hindsight, he thinks it would’ve worked in Detroit. – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Justise Winslow defended that Devin Booker 3 about as well as you possibly could. Didn’t matter. Tough shot – 11:00 PM
Justise Winslow defended that Devin Booker 3 about as well as you possibly could. Didn’t matter. Tough shot – 11:00 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges always makes sure to share his celebration with Cam Payne. He is a good friend. – 10:59 PM
Mikal Bridges always makes sure to share his celebration with Cam Payne. He is a good friend. – 10:59 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
DA is having a BLOCK PARTY and everyone is invited 👋 pic.twitter.com/qhHnh8oGPC – 10:58 PM
DA is having a BLOCK PARTY and everyone is invited 👋 pic.twitter.com/qhHnh8oGPC – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
That was pick-and-roll Paul.
Missed tough layup, but got into the teeth of the defense. #Suns – 10:58 PM
That was pick-and-roll Paul.
Missed tough layup, but got into the teeth of the defense. #Suns – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jusuf Nurkic hearing it from crowd as he got called foul and tech. #Suns – 10:56 PM
Jusuf Nurkic hearing it from crowd as he got called foul and tech. #Suns – 10:56 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Nurk gets called for a technical after being called for a foul in the post versus Ayton. Nurk felt like he didn’t get the same call on the other end, argued as much and was t’d up. – 10:56 PM
Nurk gets called for a technical after being called for a foul in the post versus Ayton. Nurk felt like he didn’t get the same call on the other end, argued as much and was t’d up. – 10:56 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Somebody gotta GIF Mikal Bridges doing the technical foul sign after Jusuf Nurkic got his T just now lol – 10:56 PM
Somebody gotta GIF Mikal Bridges doing the technical foul sign after Jusuf Nurkic got his T just now lol – 10:56 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton quickly picks up his 3rd foul with 7:18 to go in the first half. Bismack Biyombo heads to the table – 10:55 PM
Deandre Ayton quickly picks up his 3rd foul with 7:18 to go in the first half. Bismack Biyombo heads to the table – 10:55 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers just don’t have the juice offensively with their two best players out two nights in a row against the same team. – 10:51 PM
Blazers just don’t have the juice offensively with their two best players out two nights in a row against the same team. – 10:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nice minutes from the all-bench unit to start the 2Q – a major contrast from last night. Suns up 14 after Damion Lee’s 3 in transition – 10:48 PM
Nice minutes from the all-bench unit to start the 2Q – a major contrast from last night. Suns up 14 after Damion Lee’s 3 in transition – 10:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A nice 6-of-9 start to the game from 3 for the Suns. Lead is up to 14. – 10:48 PM
A nice 6-of-9 start to the game from 3 for the Suns. Lead is up to 14. – 10:48 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns 35, Blazers 26: end of first quarter. 9 points, 1 rebound for @Shaedon Sharpe. 7 points, 1 rebound/assist for @Nassir Little. 4 assists for @Josh Hart. POR shooting 48 percent, PHX 62 percent. – 10:41 PM
Suns 35, Blazers 26: end of first quarter. 9 points, 1 rebound for @Shaedon Sharpe. 7 points, 1 rebound/assist for @Nassir Little. 4 assists for @Josh Hart. POR shooting 48 percent, PHX 62 percent. – 10:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 35, POR 26
Booker: 7 Pts, 2-5 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-4 FG
Bridges: 7 Pts, 2-2 FG
Sharpe: 9 Pts, 4-5 FG – 10:40 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 35, POR 26
Booker: 7 Pts, 2-5 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-4 FG
Bridges: 7 Pts, 2-2 FG
Sharpe: 9 Pts, 4-5 FG – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Damion Lee got up in a HURRY and had some strong words for Drew Eubanks on that play. Eubanks got called for a foul, play is under review to see if there was a flagrant – 10:36 PM
Damion Lee got up in a HURRY and had some strong words for Drew Eubanks on that play. Eubanks got called for a foul, play is under review to see if there was a flagrant – 10:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eubanks and Damion Lee got into it.
Monty Williams walked onto court with security. #Suns #Blazers – 10:36 PM
Eubanks and Damion Lee got into it.
Monty Williams walked onto court with security. #Suns #Blazers – 10:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie in for Booker.
So Okogie, Shamet, Lee, Saric and Landale. #Suns – 10:35 PM
Okogie in for Booker.
So Okogie, Shamet, Lee, Saric and Landale. #Suns – 10:35 PM
Mike Richman @mikegrich
Jabari Walker getting in with Trendon Watford available is a probably a good sign for the rookie earning the trust of the coaching staff. – 10:35 PM
Jabari Walker getting in with Trendon Watford available is a probably a good sign for the rookie earning the trust of the coaching staff. – 10:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saric set to check in for Bridges.
#Suns going big with Saric and Landale. Again, Cam Johnson (knee) out tonight and likely for an extended period of time.
Was informed Johnson was in the building. #Suns – 10:34 PM
Saric set to check in for Bridges.
#Suns going big with Saric and Landale. Again, Cam Johnson (knee) out tonight and likely for an extended period of time.
Was informed Johnson was in the building. #Suns – 10:34 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
For two months it felt like it was just a matter of time for Clemson. Syracuse should’ve gotten them but the orange caught lemon booty. Notre Dame didn’t – 10:33 PM
For two months it felt like it was just a matter of time for Clemson. Syracuse should’ve gotten them but the orange caught lemon booty. Notre Dame didn’t – 10:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges with that middle drive from wing for a tough pullup.
It went in put a tough release.
Looking to see him have one-hand releases on the drive. #Suns up seven late in 1st. – 10:32 PM
Bridges with that middle drive from wing for a tough pullup.
It went in put a tough release.
Looking to see him have one-hand releases on the drive. #Suns up seven late in 1st. – 10:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker went down hard on that drive and is had words for referee Evan Scott.
#Suns up 24-16, but Ayton picked up 2nd foul. Had 5 PFs Friday.
Said Friday he’s playing “playoff basketball” and won’t stop being physical.
Added refs are going to have to adjust to him. #Suns – 10:29 PM
Devin Booker went down hard on that drive and is had words for referee Evan Scott.
#Suns up 24-16, but Ayton picked up 2nd foul. Had 5 PFs Friday.
Said Friday he’s playing “playoff basketball” and won’t stop being physical.
Added refs are going to have to adjust to him. #Suns – 10:29 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Do you get déjà vu?
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/0kQoffrY6b – 10:28 PM
Do you get déjà vu?
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/0kQoffrY6b – 10:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Two fouls on Deandre Ayton and Jock Landale will check in. DA’s struggled with foul trouble to start the season, chalking it up to playing playoff basketball: “I’m not gonna put my level down on the physicality. I’m gonna keep it that way until they adjust to me.” – 10:26 PM
Two fouls on Deandre Ayton and Jock Landale will check in. DA’s struggled with foul trouble to start the season, chalking it up to playing playoff basketball: “I’m not gonna put my level down on the physicality. I’m gonna keep it that way until they adjust to me.” – 10:26 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Good start for the Suns. Four of the five starters have at least 2 field goals. Up 24-16. – 10:26 PM
Good start for the Suns. Four of the five starters have at least 2 field goals. Up 24-16. – 10:26 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Watching Notre Dame absolutely dominate Clemson in person has been a top five sports experience for me. What an amazing night. pic.twitter.com/7PF9kKgh1O – 10:25 PM
Watching Notre Dame absolutely dominate Clemson in person has been a top five sports experience for me. What an amazing night. pic.twitter.com/7PF9kKgh1O – 10:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ouch. Looked like Devin Booker took a rough fall on that layup. He was incredulous there was no foul call getting back up. Seems to be all right though – 10:24 PM
Ouch. Looked like Devin Booker took a rough fall on that layup. He was incredulous there was no foul call getting back up. Seems to be all right though – 10:24 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
*chef’s kiss*
#RipCity | @Jusuf Nurkic pic.twitter.com/aim0VbkDJj – 10:23 PM
*chef’s kiss*
#RipCity | @Jusuf Nurkic pic.twitter.com/aim0VbkDJj – 10:23 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Craig assist to Booker is why I always stress how simple 0.5 can be a lot of the times. He just took two dribbles while knowing where Booker was going to be and set was able to set up the star scorer with an open 3. – 10:21 PM
The Craig assist to Booker is why I always stress how simple 0.5 can be a lot of the times. He just took two dribbles while knowing where Booker was going to be and set was able to set up the star scorer with an open 3. – 10:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Craig/Booker two-man game leads to Booker 3.
Nurkic answer.
Craig dunk answer.
#Suns up 16-14 midway through first quarter. #Blazers – 10:19 PM
Craig/Booker two-man game leads to Booker 3.
Nurkic answer.
Craig dunk answer.
#Suns up 16-14 midway through first quarter. #Blazers – 10:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Torrey Craig’s cutting, drives and offensive rebounding already making an impact here tonight. Him continuing to shoot 42% from 3 certainly wouldn’t hurt either – 10:19 PM
Torrey Craig’s cutting, drives and offensive rebounding already making an impact here tonight. Him continuing to shoot 42% from 3 certainly wouldn’t hurt either – 10:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The way Torrey Craig crashes the offensive glass and cuts makes me think he’d be excellent in a zombie apocalypse – 10:19 PM
The way Torrey Craig crashes the offensive glass and cuts makes me think he’d be excellent in a zombie apocalypse – 10:19 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Quick with it.
#RipCity | @Shaedon Sharpe pic.twitter.com/cqLvnTePix – 10:16 PM
Quick with it.
#RipCity | @Shaedon Sharpe pic.twitter.com/cqLvnTePix – 10:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton power dribble and dunk on the roll. Always a welcome sight – 10:16 PM
Deandre Ayton power dribble and dunk on the roll. Always a welcome sight – 10:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton power dribble, jump hook over Nurkic, who answers on other end.
8-7 #Blazers. #Suns – 10:14 PM
Ayton power dribble, jump hook over Nurkic, who answers on other end.
8-7 #Blazers. #Suns – 10:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul took kusr just four shots Friday.
Took 1st one tonight.
#Suns #Blazers tied 2-2. – 10:12 PM
Chris Paul took kusr just four shots Friday.
Took 1st one tonight.
#Suns #Blazers tied 2-2. – 10:12 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Running it back.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/xnLSt5ykXF – 10:12 PM
Running it back.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/xnLSt5ykXF – 10:12 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The @Phoenix Suns are on top of the West early on! @TermineRadio is impressed…but has some concerns
Hear the Blazers vs Suns right now on NBA Radio https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/Pr1OK2pJ4s – 10:12 PM
The @Phoenix Suns are on top of the West early on! @TermineRadio is impressed…but has some concerns
Hear the Blazers vs Suns right now on NBA Radio https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/Pr1OK2pJ4s – 10:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“If you ask me something and I say what I want to say, you just get fined. It doesn’t change anything.”
Monty Williams on ‘Last Two Minute Report’ revealing Jerami Grant traveled on game winner in #Suns 108-106 loss to #Blazers (w/videos). azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:08 PM
“If you ask me something and I say what I want to say, you just get fined. It doesn’t change anything.”
Monty Williams on ‘Last Two Minute Report’ revealing Jerami Grant traveled on game winner in #Suns 108-106 loss to #Blazers (w/videos). azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:08 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Dejounte Murray has recorded his 18th career triple-double, tied with Mark Jackson and Chris Paul for the 10th-most triple-doubles in NBA history for any player 6-4 and under. – 9:59 PM
Dejounte Murray has recorded his 18th career triple-double, tied with Mark Jackson and Chris Paul for the 10th-most triple-doubles in NBA history for any player 6-4 and under. – 9:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Cam Johnson is irreplaceable but the Suns have the talent to expand some roles and the assets to look into some additions elsewhere so they remain a top contender while he recovers: arizonasports.com/story/3364406/… – 9:34 PM
Cam Johnson is irreplaceable but the Suns have the talent to expand some roles and the assets to look into some additions elsewhere so they remain a top contender while he recovers: arizonasports.com/story/3364406/… – 9:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Just a blessing.”
Duane Washington Jr. on the birth of his first born, Duane Washington III.
4 a.m.
“Ain’t nothing like it, man. I was crying my heart out. It was very emotional for me and my lady and I’m so proud of her.” #Suns – 9:28 PM
“Just a blessing.”
Duane Washington Jr. on the birth of his first born, Duane Washington III.
4 a.m.
“Ain’t nothing like it, man. I was crying my heart out. It was very emotional for me and my lady and I’m so proud of her.” #Suns – 9:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker pregame working with Jarrett Jack. #Suns pic.twitter.com/z7Z0Ev3Qit – 9:22 PM
Devin Booker pregame working with Jarrett Jack. #Suns pic.twitter.com/z7Z0Ev3Qit – 9:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Anfernee Simons pregame. Out with left foot inflammation. #RipCity. pic.twitter.com/8hMcHyYF7E – 9:21 PM
Anfernee Simons pregame. Out with left foot inflammation. #RipCity. pic.twitter.com/8hMcHyYF7E – 9:21 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Pulling up to the scene.
@PlayAtGila | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/HqV2FRYtHn – 9:19 PM
Pulling up to the scene.
@PlayAtGila | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/HqV2FRYtHn – 9:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton getting loose pic.twitter.com/aquqAQBrNI – 9:13 PM
Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton getting loose pic.twitter.com/aquqAQBrNI – 9:13 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🏀 #RipCity vs. @Phoenix Suns
7:00PM PT
📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/RRwFQZOZvt – 9:10 PM
🏀 #RipCity vs. @Phoenix Suns
7:00PM PT📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/RRwFQZOZvt – 9:10 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Pregame JG.
#RipCity | @Jerami Grant pic.twitter.com/X3rJWGKfco – 9:04 PM
Pregame JG.
#RipCity | @Jerami Grant pic.twitter.com/X3rJWGKfco – 9:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams on Cam Johnson and the “Final Two-Minute Report” that revealed Jerami Grant traveled and Mikal Bridges didn’t late in #Suns loss Friday to #Blazers. pic.twitter.com/QSCplfN0lk – 9:01 PM
Monty Williams on Cam Johnson and the “Final Two-Minute Report” that revealed Jerami Grant traveled and Mikal Bridges didn’t late in #Suns loss Friday to #Blazers. pic.twitter.com/QSCplfN0lk – 9:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said he’s sticking with same starting lineup as Damian Lillard (calf) and Anfernee Simons (foot) are out again tonight.
“No timeline, both guys are getting better every day.” #Suns – 8:34 PM
#Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said he’s sticking with same starting lineup as Damian Lillard (calf) and Anfernee Simons (foot) are out again tonight.
“No timeline, both guys are getting better every day.” #Suns – 8:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Whipped up some Jae Crowder trade ideas here (bit.ly/3DYU5FU) and here (bit.ly/3TYDmb7) over the last few months, for those curious. No doubt the Suns could use some timely help depending on how long Cam Johnson will be sidelined for – 8:33 PM
Whipped up some Jae Crowder trade ideas here (bit.ly/3DYU5FU) and here (bit.ly/3TYDmb7) over the last few months, for those curious. No doubt the Suns could use some timely help depending on how long Cam Johnson will be sidelined for – 8:33 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
fits on fits on fits
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/qRclnnjICK – 8:30 PM
fits on fits on fits
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/qRclnnjICK – 8:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“It doesn’t matter.”
Asked about the L2M report that confirmed a number of calls went against the Suns on the final two plays, Monty Williams said he saw the travel watching the film but didn’t say anything because he doesn’t want to be fined for it. Said the Blazers beat them – 8:24 PM
“It doesn’t matter.”
Asked about the L2M report that confirmed a number of calls went against the Suns on the final two plays, Monty Williams said he saw the travel watching the film but didn’t say anything because he doesn’t want to be fined for it. Said the Blazers beat them – 8:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns say they don’t have an official update on Cam Johnson yet, who is undergoing further evaluation – 8:11 PM
Suns say they don’t have an official update on Cam Johnson yet, who is undergoing further evaluation – 8:11 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Phoenix Suns fear forward Cam Johnson has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, sources tell me and @Sam Amick. Testing so far indicates the meniscus injury, and Johnson is receiving further evaluations and imaging. – 7:56 PM
The Phoenix Suns fear forward Cam Johnson has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, sources tell me and @Sam Amick. Testing so far indicates the meniscus injury, and Johnson is receiving further evaluations and imaging. – 7:56 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Show your support for the armed forces with our Hoops for Troops Item of the Game and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal!
👕: https://t.co/RmTuSMGow1 pic.twitter.com/2DNbLXfdkL – 7:04 PM
Show your support for the armed forces with our Hoops for Troops Item of the Game and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal!
👕: https://t.co/RmTuSMGow1 pic.twitter.com/2DNbLXfdkL – 7:04 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
“It’s cool to see everyone come out here and support us… It shows that you guys actually care.”
The Suns took a trip to @LukeAFB to spend time with our armed forces 🇺🇸
🎟 Join us this evening for Military Appreciation Night, presented by @USAA: https://t.co/eLrg1lDnQo pic.twitter.com/FgGtMg0rv6 – 6:37 PM
“It’s cool to see everyone come out here and support us… It shows that you guys actually care.”
The Suns took a trip to @LukeAFB to spend time with our armed forces 🇺🇸
🎟 Join us this evening for Military Appreciation Night, presented by @USAA: https://t.co/eLrg1lDnQo pic.twitter.com/FgGtMg0rv6 – 6:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jerami Grant traveled on game winner vs. #Suns, #NBA ‘Last Two Minute Report’ reveals (w/video) #Blazers #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:33 PM
Jerami Grant traveled on game winner vs. #Suns, #NBA ‘Last Two Minute Report’ reveals (w/video) #Blazers #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:33 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Franz Wagner running the PnR like CP3 in his prime. Picking Kings apart – 5:44 PM
Franz Wagner running the PnR like CP3 in his prime. Picking Kings apart – 5:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns update: Cam Johnson (right knee) Cameron Payne (left foot) Ish Wainright (personal) OUT; Duane Washington Jr. (personal) available
#Blazers: Damian Lillard (calf) Anfernee Simons (foot) Gary Payton II (reconditioning) OUT; Josh Hart (ankle) probable https://t.co/7LblFt6h2Q pic.twitter.com/TglmFrhJYw – 5:10 PM
#Suns update: Cam Johnson (right knee) Cameron Payne (left foot) Ish Wainright (personal) OUT; Duane Washington Jr. (personal) available
#Blazers: Damian Lillard (calf) Anfernee Simons (foot) Gary Payton II (reconditioning) OUT; Josh Hart (ankle) probable https://t.co/7LblFt6h2Q pic.twitter.com/TglmFrhJYw – 5:10 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Deni Avdija, the only active Jewish player in the NBA, spoke about Kyrie Irving’s social media post about an antisemitic film and book.
“There need to be consequences for the actions that players do” 🇮🇱
basketnews.com/news-180471-de… – 5:04 PM
Deni Avdija, the only active Jewish player in the NBA, spoke about Kyrie Irving’s social media post about an antisemitic film and book.
“There need to be consequences for the actions that players do” 🇮🇱
basketnews.com/news-180471-de… – 5:04 PM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
Blazers Injury Report vs. Suns tonight:
Damian Lillard (Calf Strain), Gary Payton II (Reconditioning), Olivier Sarr (Wrist; Sprain) & Anfernee Simons (Left Foot; Inflammation) are OUT.
Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) & Trendon Watford (Right Hip; Flexor Strain) are PROBABLE. – 4:08 PM
Blazers Injury Report vs. Suns tonight:
Damian Lillard (Calf Strain), Gary Payton II (Reconditioning), Olivier Sarr (Wrist; Sprain) & Anfernee Simons (Left Foot; Inflammation) are OUT.
Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) & Trendon Watford (Right Hip; Flexor Strain) are PROBABLE. – 4:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
In addition to Cam Johnson (right knee) being out for tonight, Cam Payne (left foot soreness), Ish Wainright (NWT) and Duane Washington Jr. (NWT) remain out – 4:08 PM
In addition to Cam Johnson (right knee) being out for tonight, Cam Payne (left foot soreness), Ish Wainright (NWT) and Duane Washington Jr. (NWT) remain out – 4:08 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Injury report: Josh Hart (right ankle) and Trendon Watford (right hip) are probable while Damian Lillard (right calf), Anfernee Simons (Left Foot), Gary Payton II (return to competition reconditioning) and Olivier Sarr (right wrist) are OUT for the Nov. 5 rematch versus Suns. – 4:01 PM
Injury report: Josh Hart (right ankle) and Trendon Watford (right hip) are probable while Damian Lillard (right calf), Anfernee Simons (Left Foot), Gary Payton II (return to competition reconditioning) and Olivier Sarr (right wrist) are OUT for the Nov. 5 rematch versus Suns. – 4:01 PM