If you missed tonight’s game, I couldn’t really say you missed it. The Blazers technically rocked Moda Center, putting away the Suns in the first quarter, and spending three quarters gently pushing away every mini-run Phoenix meekly attempted to mount. But the Blazers didn’t exactly look like a well-oiled machine either, not that it mattered. For the home fans, they mostly just enjoyed seeing the young guys, since Lillard (rest), McCollum (rest), Turner (shoulder), Harkless (ankle), and Trent, Jr sat out the game.
Here are a few basics from the game with few real takeaways:
- Jake Layman: Moda Preseason Legend.