The Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 103-97 

The Phoenix Suns managed to secure another victory, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 103-97 despite a sluggish start. Consistent with their season trend, the Suns took a while to find their rhythm, struggling through a cold first half where they hit only 10 field goals. Shot selection and ball movement were solid from the start, but the shots simply weren't falling, leading them to begin just 1-for-8 from the field. Fortunately, the Blazers were having their own difficulties, shooting only 2-for-8, resulting in a low-scoring first quarter where the Suns trailed 7-6 midway through.

Devin Booker led all scorers with 28 points, and the Suns' big three combined for 64 points in total. Despite a challenging start, they found their groove in the second half, with Grayson Allen stepping up in the third quarter, helping Phoenix establish a 22-point lead. Their overall shooting performance improved, especially from beyond the arc, where they nailed 17 threes.