The Portland Trail Blazers fell short of a win on Sunday evening in the Valley of the Sun, falling to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns 116-109. Portland fell behind early, then made a nice comeback in the second and third periods. The fourth quarter was all Phoenix, though, until it didn’t matter anymore.
Kevin Booker led the Suns with 28 followed by Durant with 20. Anfernee Simons scored 20 for the Blazers, one of six Portland players in double figures. Both Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant put up 17.
Here are some of the key points from the game.