The NBA scheduling office really outdid themselves with this one. After facing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, the Portland Trail Blazers are getting on a plane and flying over 1000 miles to face the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Suns had Friday off and will be rested and ready for the Blazers.
The Suns last played on Thursday when they defeated the LA Clippers by the score of 125-119 in the LA. Phoenix had a miserable first quarter, falling behind by 17, but rallied in the second half to put away the Clippers.
After Oklahoma City jumped out to a 13 point lead in the first quarter against the Blazers on Friday, the Blazers somewhat improbably roared back in the second and went into the locker room tied at 68.