Things stayed close for one quarter, then the Blazers slammed the door on the Suns, enjoying a lazy fourth quarter until some late... unpleasantness in a 127-120 victory (Box Score). Two days after losing to OKC, Portland pulled back into a virtual tie in the West standings. Here are a few essentials from a weird night.
- It wasn’t as close as it looks. Portland was in extended garbage time, and Phoenix suddenly decided to start trying. They took advantage of Portland’s bench, cutting the deficit to 5 late, but the result was never truly in doubt.