| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 POR | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 79 |
 PHX | 10 | 14 | 31 | 26 | 81 |
The Suns narrowly edge the Trail Blazers in a thrilling finish! Phoenix's defense shined through, holding Portland to just 79 points while capitalizing on crucial turnovers. This victory keeps the Suns in a strong position as they push for playoff positioning! The Suns secured a tight 81-79 win, showcasing their defensive prowess by limiting the Trail Blazers to just 79 points. Phoenix's ability to force turnovers proved pivotal, giving them the edge they needed in a fiercely contested game. With both teams trading blows, it was the Suns' resilience in the final moments that sealed the victory, affirming their playoff aspirations. This win not only boosts their confidence but also keeps them firmly in the hunt for a favorable postseason position.
The most recent baskets, with the running score beside each one. Basketball scores too often to list a game end to end, so this is the latest stretch of it rather than the whole.
Koa Peat makes free throw 1 for 1Score62-70Koa Peat makes free throw 1 for 2Score62-72Yang Hansen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Martin assists)Score65-72Corey Camper Jr. makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Koa Peat assists)Score65-74Frankie Fidler makes 6-foot two point shotScore67-74DJ Steward makes 2-foot two point shot (Yang Hansen assists)Score69-74Frankie Fidler makes free throw 1 of 2Score70-74Frankie Fidler makes free throw 2 of 2Score71-74Javonte Cooke makes 23-foot three point jumper (Koby Brea assists)Score71-77DJ Steward makes 25-foot three pointerScore74-77Chris Youngblood makes two point shot (Jayson Kent assists)Score76-77Javonte Cooke makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshotScore76-80DJ Steward makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jayson Kent assists)Score79-80Darius Brown II makes free throw 1 of 2Score79-81Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
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