After losing their first two matchups by a combined 4 (fraudulent) points, the Phoenix Suns trounced the Portland Trail Blazers 102-82. Only three Suns scored in double-figures led by Devin Booker’s 24, but four more added in 7+.
Suns looked a lot more like themselves in this first quarter than really any quarter prior against the Blazers. They were playing a much more aggressive, demonstrative style of ball more reminiscent of 0.5 offense, and that was evident with none more than Torrey Craig, starting in Cam Johnson’s place once again.
Craig finished the opening frame with 5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block in 8 minutes in a quarter that Phoenix won 35-26.