Live stream: Suns 122, Blazers 111
The Phoenix Suns (2-1) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (1-1) at Moda Center
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Thursday October 12, 2023
Phoenix Suns 122, Portland Trail Blazers 111 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sean Highkin @highkin
Scoot Henderson, asked whether he was starstruck playing against Kevin Durant: “Nah. I ain’t starstruck. I ain’t gonna be starstruck, either.” – 1:05 AM
Scoot Henderson, asked whether he was starstruck playing against Kevin Durant: “Nah. I ain’t starstruck. I ain’t gonna be starstruck, either.” – 1:05 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Malcolm Brogdon tonight for Portland: 13 PTS 2 AST 1 STL 3 TOV 5-7 FG 2-4 3PT – 12:44 AM
Malcolm Brogdon tonight for Portland: 13 PTS 2 AST 1 STL 3 TOV 5-7 FG 2-4 3PT – 12:44 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
It’s only preseason and it has been with different groups of players but the Suns have shown signs in each game how elite of an offensive team they will be this year: arizonasports.com/story/3536094/… – 12:37 AM
It’s only preseason and it has been with different groups of players but the Suns have shown signs in each game how elite of an offensive team they will be this year: arizonasports.com/story/3536094/… – 12:37 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Let’s talk Suns preseason basketball! We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to give our thoughts on who stood out in tonight’s win over the Blazers:
youtube.com/watch?v=mEt2Ew… pic.twitter.com/cPdtFPT3mW – 12:23 AM
Let’s talk Suns preseason basketball! We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to give our thoughts on who stood out in tonight’s win over the Blazers:
youtube.com/watch?v=mEt2Ew… pic.twitter.com/cPdtFPT3mW – 12:23 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Vogel and rookie Toumani Camara hugged after game. #Suns #RipCity – 12:19 AM
Vogel and rookie Toumani Camara hugged after game. #Suns #RipCity – 12:19 AM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns 122, Blazers 111: FINAL. 22 points, 4 assists/rebounds for @thereal013. 15 points, 4 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 13 points for Malcolm Brogdon and @JeramiGrant. 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists for @ShaedonSharpe. – 12:18 AM
Suns 122, Blazers 111: FINAL. 22 points, 4 assists/rebounds for @thereal013. 15 points, 4 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 13 points for Malcolm Brogdon and @JeramiGrant. 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists for @ShaedonSharpe. – 12:18 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 122, POR 111
Gordon: 20 Pts, 8-10 FG
Nurkic: 17-8-5, 6-8 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-15 FG
Durant: 16-6-4, 6-15 FG
Ayton: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-6 FG – 12:18 AM
Final: PHX 122, POR 111
Gordon: 20 Pts, 8-10 FG
Nurkic: 17-8-5, 6-8 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-15 FG
Durant: 16-6-4, 6-15 FG
Ayton: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-6 FG – 12:18 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Terrific job by this Suns group to regain some momentum and get the lead back to where it was. All five guys making plays. – 12:01 AM
Terrific job by this Suns group to regain some momentum and get the lead back to where it was. All five guys making plays. – 12:01 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Your reminder that Jordan Goodwin was not a throw-in for the Beal trade and he could wind up being an important piece on this team. – 11:59 PM
Your reminder that Jordan Goodwin was not a throw-in for the Beal trade and he could wind up being an important piece on this team. – 11:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Fun Jordan Goodwin minutes! Glad we finally get to see him in action – 11:57 PM
Fun Jordan Goodwin minutes! Glad we finally get to see him in action – 11:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Azubuike is serious around the basket.
Strong finish off Goodwin feed. #Suns up eight early in 4th. – 11:57 PM
Azubuike is serious around the basket.
Strong finish off Goodwin feed. #Suns up eight early in 4th. – 11:57 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns 91, Blazers 88: end of third quarter. 16 points, 4 assists, rebounds for @thereal013. 15 points, 4 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 13 apiece for @JeramiGrant and Malcolm Brogdon. POR outscores PHX 33-15 in the third. – 11:51 PM
Suns 91, Blazers 88: end of third quarter. 16 points, 4 assists, rebounds for @thereal013. 15 points, 4 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 13 apiece for @JeramiGrant and Malcolm Brogdon. POR outscores PHX 33-15 in the third. – 11:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 91, POR 88
Gordon: 20 Pts, 8-10 FG
Nurkic: 17-8-5, 6-8 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-15 FG
Durant: 16-6-4, 6-15 FG
Ayton: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-6 FG – 11:51 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 91, POR 88
Gordon: 20 Pts, 8-10 FG
Nurkic: 17-8-5, 6-8 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-15 FG
Durant: 16-6-4, 6-15 FG
Ayton: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-6 FG – 11:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
(I do like Saben Lee getting the start so Jordan Goodwin could get a few more reps with some of the bench guys) – 11:47 PM
(I do like Saben Lee getting the start so Jordan Goodwin could get a few more reps with some of the bench guys) – 11:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Eric Gordon tonight:
20 PTS
8-10 FG
3-5 3P
+22
He only played 18 minutes. pic.twitter.com/OSfUOrAZjh – 11:43 PM
Eric Gordon tonight:
20 PTS
8-10 FG
3-5 3P
+22
He only played 18 minutes. pic.twitter.com/OSfUOrAZjh – 11:43 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers doubling up the Suns in the third to cut Phoenix’s lead to 87-78 with 3:95 to play in the quarter – 11:42 PM
Blazers doubling up the Suns in the third to cut Phoenix’s lead to 87-78 with 3:95 to play in the quarter – 11:42 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic chillin’ in street clothes after scoring 17 with 8 rebound and 5 assists in the first half against his former team. pic.twitter.com/rzz7nnmSTV – 11:42 PM
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic chillin’ in street clothes after scoring 17 with 8 rebound and 5 assists in the first half against his former team. pic.twitter.com/rzz7nnmSTV – 11:42 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A nice sign of trust in Watanabe from the coaching staff has been them running some stuff for him off the dribble at the top of the key.
Suns will need a pinch of dribble stuff from the wings/forwards and Watanabe is a strong candidate. – 11:36 PM
A nice sign of trust in Watanabe from the coaching staff has been them running some stuff for him off the dribble at the top of the key.
Suns will need a pinch of dribble stuff from the wings/forwards and Watanabe is a strong candidate. – 11:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Safe to say Booker, Durant, Nurkic and Gordon are done for the night.
Probably should be. Accounted for 71 of Suns 76 points in the first half.
Saben Lee, Metu, Little, Watanabe and Azubuike started 2nd half.
Okogie, Allen, Eubanks out tonight. #Suns up 80-64. #RipCity – 11:30 PM
Safe to say Booker, Durant, Nurkic and Gordon are done for the night.
Probably should be. Accounted for 71 of Suns 76 points in the first half.
Saben Lee, Metu, Little, Watanabe and Azubuike started 2nd half.
Okogie, Allen, Eubanks out tonight. #Suns up 80-64. #RipCity – 11:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns start the second half with Saben Lee, Nassir Little, Yuta Watanabe, Chimezie Metu and Udoka Azubuike. Starters likely done for the night – 11:27 PM
Suns start the second half with Saben Lee, Nassir Little, Yuta Watanabe, Chimezie Metu and Udoka Azubuike. Starters likely done for the night – 11:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
No Booker, Durant, Gorodn or Nurkic in the second half, as expected. Blazers still rolling with their guys for now. – 11:26 PM
No Booker, Durant, Gorodn or Nurkic in the second half, as expected. Blazers still rolling with their guys for now. – 11:26 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers come out in the second half with their starters while the Suns are already deep into their bench – 11:26 PM
Blazers come out in the second half with their starters while the Suns are already deep into their bench – 11:26 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers starting the second half with their starters in. The Suns are not. – 11:26 PM
Blazers starting the second half with their starters in. The Suns are not. – 11:26 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
76 points in the half
53.7% from the field
47.4% from 3
19 assists
Us too, Brad. pic.twitter.com/cquGFThh7c – 11:24 PM
76 points in the half 53.7% from the field 47.4% from 3 19 assistsUs too, Brad. pic.twitter.com/cquGFThh7c – 11:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Looking at these 4 possessions.
1. Suns force shot clock violation.
2. Durant misses open shot.
3. Simons to rim at Nurkic goes for steal.
4. Nurkic over Ayton.
Suns 76-55 half.
Gordon 20, Booker 18, Nurkic 17 8 rebs, 5 assists, Durant 16 6 assists. #Suns end half on 26-4 run. pic.twitter.com/d3THPRGAZz – 11:18 PM
Looking at these 4 possessions.
1. Suns force shot clock violation.
2. Durant misses open shot.
3. Simons to rim at Nurkic goes for steal.
4. Nurkic over Ayton.
Suns 76-55 half.
Gordon 20, Booker 18, Nurkic 17 8 rebs, 5 assists, Durant 16 6 assists. #Suns end half on 26-4 run. pic.twitter.com/d3THPRGAZz – 11:18 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
SUNS END THE HALF ON A 25-5 RUN.
Closed out by a Book triple 👌 pic.twitter.com/pszwtvzp2p – 11:16 PM
SUNS END THE HALF ON A 25-5 RUN.
Closed out by a Book triple 👌 pic.twitter.com/pszwtvzp2p – 11:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Assist-to-turnover ratio in the first half
Suns: 19 assists, 3 turnovers
Blazers: 11 assists, 10 turnovers – 11:15 PM
Assist-to-turnover ratio in the first half
Suns: 19 assists, 3 turnovers
Blazers: 11 assists, 10 turnovers – 11:15 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
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Gordon: 20 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL
Booker: 18 PTS, 5 AST, 1 REB, 1 STL
Nurkić: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL
Durant: 16 PTS, 6 AST, 4 REB pic.twitter.com/VbUoxhZsHA – 11:14 PM
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Gordon: 20 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL
Booker: 18 PTS, 5 AST, 1 REB, 1 STL
Nurkić: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL
Durant: 16 PTS, 6 AST, 4 REB pic.twitter.com/VbUoxhZsHA – 11:14 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns 76, Blazers 55: Phoenix goes 23-2 in the final 5 minutes of the half. 13 points, 2 assists for Malcolm Brogdon. 13 points for @JeramiGrant. 12 points, 3 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists for @thereal013. – 11:12 PM
Suns 76, Blazers 55: Phoenix goes 23-2 in the final 5 minutes of the half. 13 points, 2 assists for Malcolm Brogdon. 13 points for @JeramiGrant. 12 points, 3 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists for @thereal013. – 11:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 76, POR 55
Gordon: 20 Pts, 8-10 FG
Nurkic: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 5 Ast, 6-8 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-15 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-15 FG
Ayton: 5 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-4 FG – 11:11 PM
Halftime: PHX 76, POR 55
Gordon: 20 Pts, 8-10 FG
Nurkic: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 5 Ast, 6-8 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-15 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-15 FG
Ayton: 5 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-4 FG – 11:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
We might need to keep track of how many times the Suns blow a game open this season with an absurd offensive stretch across just a few minutes. We are going to see this a lot. – 11:09 PM
We might need to keep track of how many times the Suns blow a game open this season with an absurd offensive stretch across just a few minutes. We are going to see this a lot. – 11:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic block on Sharpe, Little scores in transition.
Timeout #Blazers.
#Suns up 10 with 3:01 left in half.
Ayton playing with young guards now. They’re looking to penetrate and finish instead of penetrate with the thought that if the big comes over, dump ball to big. #RipCity – 11:05 PM
Nurkic block on Sharpe, Little scores in transition.
Timeout #Blazers.
#Suns up 10 with 3:01 left in half.
Ayton playing with young guards now. They’re looking to penetrate and finish instead of penetrate with the thought that if the big comes over, dump ball to big. #RipCity – 11:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Eric Gordon is up to 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting.
13-8-5-2-1 in 18 minutes for Nurkic. Booker’s got 15 and 13 for Durant. – 11:05 PM
Eric Gordon is up to 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting.
13-8-5-2-1 in 18 minutes for Nurkic. Booker’s got 15 and 13 for Durant. – 11:05 PM
no Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jusuf Nurkic has been pretty solid around the basket here in the 2Q. Suns gave up some layups and a ton of points in the 1st, but the effort has been better this quarter, with Nurk holding down the middle. He’s on triple-double watch too with 13-8-5 – 11:03 PM
Jusuf Nurkic has been pretty solid around the basket here in the 2Q. Suns gave up some layups and a ton of points in the 1st, but the effort has been better this quarter, with Nurk holding down the middle. He’s on triple-double watch too with 13-8-5 – 11:03 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns go 10-0 in the last 2 minutes to take a 63-53 lead with a little more than 3 minutes to play in the first half – 11:03 PM
Suns go 10-0 in the last 2 minutes to take a 63-53 lead with a little more than 3 minutes to play in the first half – 11:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant now a combined 11-of-26 for 28 points. #Suns up 58-53. – 11:01 PM
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant now a combined 11-of-26 for 28 points. #Suns up 58-53. – 11:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Best game of the preseason so far for Jusuf Nurkic. Up to 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in 16 minutes – 10:59 PM
Best game of the preseason so far for Jusuf Nurkic. Up to 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in 16 minutes – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton with new team, but Blazers are looking to play fast, get up shots.
That’s the league. Pace. Possessions.
So just as he’d get downcourt after rebound and have to run back on defense after quick shot in Phoenix, he’s experiencing same thing in Portland. #Suns #RipCity – 10:58 PM
Ayton with new team, but Blazers are looking to play fast, get up shots.
That’s the league. Pace. Possessions.
So just as he’d get downcourt after rebound and have to run back on defense after quick shot in Phoenix, he’s experiencing same thing in Portland. #Suns #RipCity – 10:58 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
lmao Booker didn’t move a muscle after that screen he wanted the switch – 10:57 PM
lmao Booker didn’t move a muscle after that screen he wanted the switch – 10:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That Eric Gordon crossover turned Matisse Thybulle, one of the league’s best defenders, into a Life Alert commercial. Pretty insane what he can still do at age 34 – 10:55 PM
That Eric Gordon crossover turned Matisse Thybulle, one of the league’s best defenders, into a Life Alert commercial. Pretty insane what he can still do at age 34 – 10:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Eric Gordon anklebreaker and Bradley Beal is baffled pic.twitter.com/qefAW72a4m – 10:53 PM
Eric Gordon anklebreaker and Bradley Beal is baffled pic.twitter.com/qefAW72a4m – 10:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
On Blazers offensive possession, Ayton had Durant on his back deep in the paint, but Blazers took 3.
Missed.
Next trip, Ayton finds Simons for 3.
Nurkic finds Durant down court for dunk after Goodwin steal.
Nurkic frees Gordon for floater. #Suns Blazers tied 45-45 #RipCity. – 10:53 PM
On Blazers offensive possession, Ayton had Durant on his back deep in the paint, but Blazers took 3.
Missed.
Next trip, Ayton finds Simons for 3.
Nurkic finds Durant down court for dunk after Goodwin steal.
Nurkic frees Gordon for floater. #Suns Blazers tied 45-45 #RipCity. – 10:53 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
sir brogdon with the steal and the + 1 pic.twitter.com/NDvUgx2kee – 10:51 PM
sir brogdon with the steal and the + 1 pic.twitter.com/NDvUgx2kee – 10:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic finds Durant as he did in Detroit.
May have chemistry between those two developing. #Suns down 40-37 after 1st quarter. – 10:48 PM
Nurkic finds Durant as he did in Detroit.
May have chemistry between those two developing. #Suns down 40-37 after 1st quarter. – 10:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
If Nurkic catches it on the wing with KD in his corner, better be ready for that backdoor cut. – 10:47 PM
If Nurkic catches it on the wing with KD in his corner, better be ready for that backdoor cut. – 10:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
When watching sports, people want things set in stone.
This guy does this, this guy does that. Must play this position or has to p/lay with that guy.
Don’t know if Phoenix can do that.
It may wind up truly being matchup driven on who plays outside Big 3 and Nurkic. #Suns – 10:47 PM
When watching sports, people want things set in stone.
This guy does this, this guy does that. Must play this position or has to p/lay with that guy.
Don’t know if Phoenix can do that.
It may wind up truly being matchup driven on who plays outside Big 3 and Nurkic. #Suns – 10:47 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
First quarter, Blazers just put up 40 points on 30 possessions (133.3 ORtg) against KD/Book Suns. If this team can run like that … – 10:46 PM
First quarter, Blazers just put up 40 points on 30 possessions (133.3 ORtg) against KD/Book Suns. If this team can run like that … – 10:46 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
However long he’s on the team, Malcolm Brogdon’s performance tonight (13 points in 7 minutes) has cemented at least one #92 jersey I’ll see at Summer League in the next three years. – 10:45 PM
However long he’s on the team, Malcolm Brogdon’s performance tonight (13 points in 7 minutes) has cemented at least one #92 jersey I’ll see at Summer League in the next three years. – 10:45 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 40, Suns 37: end of first quarter. 13 points, 2 assists for Malcolm Brogdon. 9 points for @JeramiGrant. 5 points, 3 assists for @AnferneeSimons. POR shooting 63 percent, PHX 54 percent. – 10:44 PM
Blazers 40, Suns 37: end of first quarter. 13 points, 2 assists for Malcolm Brogdon. 9 points for @JeramiGrant. 5 points, 3 assists for @AnferneeSimons. POR shooting 63 percent, PHX 54 percent. – 10:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: POR 40, PHX 37
Booker: 15 Pts, 2 Ast, 6-11 FG
Nurkic: 9 Pts, 3-4 FG
Gordon: 8 Pts, 3-3 FG
Ayton: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1-3 FG – 10:44 PM
End of 1Q: POR 40, PHX 37
Booker: 15 Pts, 2 Ast, 6-11 FG
Nurkic: 9 Pts, 3-4 FG
Gordon: 8 Pts, 3-3 FG
Ayton: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1-3 FG – 10:44 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Malcolm Brogdon going crazy wild stupid dumb rn
13 points
5-5 FG
2 assists
7 minutes – 10:44 PM
Malcolm Brogdon going crazy wild stupid dumb rn
13 points
5-5 FG
2 assists
7 minutes – 10:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rough sequence for Udoka Azubuike:
– throws a pass away above the key
– fouls Brogdon but not hard enough to prevent bucket
– can’t secure rebound after Brogdon miss
– Moses Brown gets a layup to finally wrap the possession – 10:43 PM
Rough sequence for Udoka Azubuike:
– throws a pass away above the key
– fouls Brogdon but not hard enough to prevent bucket
– can’t secure rebound after Brogdon miss
– Moses Brown gets a layup to finally wrap the possession – 10:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Goodwin running point allows Booker to play off ball.
1st preseason game for Goodwin. If Goodwin gets minutes, who sits in rotation at guard position?
Gordon? Can’t see that happening.
Allen? Has looked good early.
You’d want Goodwin and Booker/Beal out there together? #Suns – 10:43 PM
Goodwin running point allows Booker to play off ball.
1st preseason game for Goodwin. If Goodwin gets minutes, who sits in rotation at guard position?
Gordon? Can’t see that happening.
Allen? Has looked good early.
You’d want Goodwin and Booker/Beal out there together? #Suns – 10:43 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Our first sighting of Jordan Goodwin’s ridiculous hands in a Suns uniform. Get used to that. – 10:40 PM
Our first sighting of Jordan Goodwin’s ridiculous hands in a Suns uniform. Get used to that. – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel was complimentary of how well Udoka Azubuike had been playing in training camp. With Drew Eubanks out, he gets an opportunity to get some run here in the 1st quarter – 10:38 PM
Frank Vogel was complimentary of how well Udoka Azubuike had been playing in training camp. With Drew Eubanks out, he gets an opportunity to get some run here in the 1st quarter – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic 3. This is something Ayton didn’t bring.
#Suns 32-29 as Booker hits 3.
Portland shooting a heated 68.8% from the field. Was just at 78%. #RipCity – 10:37 PM
Nurkic 3. This is something Ayton didn’t bring.
#Suns 32-29 as Booker hits 3.
Portland shooting a heated 68.8% from the field. Was just at 78%. #RipCity – 10:37 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
EG already 3-for-3 with 8 points midway through the first 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZsIYumj5sU – 10:36 PM
EG already 3-for-3 with 8 points midway through the first 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZsIYumj5sU – 10:36 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Nurk’s improved three-point shooting came with him to Phoenix, apparently. – 10:34 PM
Nurk’s improved three-point shooting came with him to Phoenix, apparently. – 10:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eric Gordon putting in work.
8 points (3-of-3 FGs, 1-of-1 3PT).
Durant with 3 assists. Suns have six assists total.
Suns, Blazers tied at 20-20 with 5:25 left in 1st quarter. – 10:32 PM
Eric Gordon putting in work.
8 points (3-of-3 FGs, 1-of-1 3PT).
Durant with 3 assists. Suns have six assists total.
Suns, Blazers tied at 20-20 with 5:25 left in 1st quarter. – 10:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Blazers play Saturday at Jazz and end preseason sked Monday at Suns.
Tonight is Deandre Ayton’s second preseason game.
With the way teams are resting players in preseason, Ayton might not play all 4 Blazers preseason games.
Don’t know for fact. Just saying. #Suns #RipCity – 10:30 PM
Blazers play Saturday at Jazz and end preseason sked Monday at Suns.
Tonight is Deandre Ayton’s second preseason game.
With the way teams are resting players in preseason, Ayton might not play all 4 Blazers preseason games.
Don’t know for fact. Just saying. #Suns #RipCity – 10:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Eric Gordon’s acceptable shooting range really does take some getting used to but it is quite fun – 10:25 PM
Eric Gordon’s acceptable shooting range really does take some getting used to but it is quite fun – 10:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Wrote about this earlier today, but it’s good the Suns are using preseason to work on those pre-rotations whenever Jusuf Nurkic is at the level on the screen. Some hits, some misses so far tonight – 10:23 PM
Wrote about this earlier today, but it’s good the Suns are using preseason to work on those pre-rotations whenever Jusuf Nurkic is at the level on the screen. Some hits, some misses so far tonight – 10:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The Nurkic-Ayton battle has been a good one. Nurkic active on that last offensive possession trying to get the offensive rebound.
#Suns down 4 as Durant shoots over the shorter Simons. #RipCity – 10:21 PM
The Nurkic-Ayton battle has been a good one. Nurkic active on that last offensive possession trying to get the offensive rebound.
#Suns down 4 as Durant shoots over the shorter Simons. #RipCity – 10:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns botched the help after Nurkic trapped for that Ayton dunk but then Gordon came over the next time down. Led to a steal. – 10:20 PM
Suns botched the help after Nurkic trapped for that Ayton dunk but then Gordon came over the next time down. Led to a steal. – 10:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
On the flipside, on Durant’s pass to Nurkic for a layup, that was something Ayton struggled with when playing with Durant, who would look for him and Ayton wasn’t always ready for the pass.
Nurkic already two fouls. #Suns down seven as Ayton gets to rim for dunk. #RipCity – 10:18 PM
On the flipside, on Durant’s pass to Nurkic for a layup, that was something Ayton struggled with when playing with Durant, who would look for him and Ayton wasn’t always ready for the pass.
Nurkic already two fouls. #Suns down seven as Ayton gets to rim for dunk. #RipCity – 10:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
When the trade happened, the question is how will Nurkic play on defense.
Screen-and-roll and drives at him is where there is a concern. Seen several times he’s looks at teammates and having conversations after fouls, buckets.
Talking is good, executing is better. #Suns down 5. – 10:17 PM
When the trade happened, the question is how will Nurkic play on defense.
Screen-and-roll and drives at him is where there is a concern. Seen several times he’s looks at teammates and having conversations after fouls, buckets.
Talking is good, executing is better. #Suns down 5. – 10:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eric Gordon and Deandre Ayton hugged and were talking at jump ball. Played together for Bahamas in Olympic pre-qualifying tournament.
Ayton assist on first possession. #Suns down 3-0 – 10:13 PM
Eric Gordon and Deandre Ayton hugged and were talking at jump ball. Played together for Bahamas in Olympic pre-qualifying tournament.
Ayton assist on first possession. #Suns down 3-0 – 10:13 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Deandre Ayton wins the opening tip against Jusuf Nurkic. Blazers officially won the trade. – 10:12 PM
Deandre Ayton wins the opening tip against Jusuf Nurkic. Blazers officially won the trade. – 10:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns Blazers
The team that eliminated the Clippers vs the team the Clippers see first pic.twitter.com/wDTRFtQhti – 10:12 PM
Suns Blazers
The team that eliminated the Clippers vs the team the Clippers see first pic.twitter.com/wDTRFtQhti – 10:12 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Strong applause for both @bosnianbeast27 and @2ez_nassie (and boos for Kevin Durant?) – 10:08 PM
Strong applause for both @bosnianbeast27 and @2ez_nassie (and boos for Kevin Durant?) – 10:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal (low back tightness) out Phoenix Suns’ third preseason game at Portland Trail Blazers #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/LadtNs8lP3 – 10:08 PM
Bradley Beal (low back tightness) out Phoenix Suns’ third preseason game at Portland Trail Blazers #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/LadtNs8lP3 – 10:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Blazers starters:
Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton. #Suns #RipCity – 9:46 PM
Blazers starters:
Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton. #Suns #RipCity – 9:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns updated injury report at Blazers:
OUT: Bradley Beal (low back tightness), Drew Eubanks (left ankle sprain), Ish Wainright (calf ), Damion Lee (knee ).
REST: Josh Okogie, Grayson Allen.
Starters: Eric Gordon, Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Kevin Durant. #Suns – 9:42 PM
Suns updated injury report at Blazers:
OUT: Bradley Beal (low back tightness), Drew Eubanks (left ankle sprain), Ish Wainright (calf ), Damion Lee (knee ).
REST: Josh Okogie, Grayson Allen.
Starters: Eric Gordon, Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Kevin Durant. #Suns – 9:42 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s Starters:
Devin Booker
Eric Gordon
Nassir Little
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkić – 9:30 PM
Tonight’s Starters:
Devin Booker Eric Gordon Nassir Little Kevin Durant Jusuf Nurkić – 9:30 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Frank Vogel says Bradley Beal is out with lower back tightness but Kevin Durant and Devin Booker will both play. – 8:34 PM
Frank Vogel says Bradley Beal is out with lower back tightness but Kevin Durant and Devin Booker will both play. – 8:34 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Shaedon Sharpe is starting instead of Matisse Thybulle tonight along with Scoot/Simons/Grant/Ayton. – 8:23 PM
Shaedon Sharpe is starting instead of Matisse Thybulle tonight along with Scoot/Simons/Grant/Ayton. – 8:23 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Robert Williams III is out. Banged knees with Jerami Grant in practice. Chauncey Billups called it a “nasty collision” and said he’s a little sore so they’re being cautious. – 8:20 PM
Robert Williams III is out. Banged knees with Jerami Grant in practice. Chauncey Billups called it a “nasty collision” and said he’s a little sore so they’re being cautious. – 8:20 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Remember everyone, this preseason basketball game tonight will solely determine whether the Suns won or lost the Deandre Ayton trade. – 8:05 PM
Remember everyone, this preseason basketball game tonight will solely determine whether the Suns won or lost the Deandre Ayton trade. – 8:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
What the Suns can expect on defense from Jusuf Nurkic – bit.ly/3FeE5iI via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/FSKztzKqFu – 8:02 PM
What the Suns can expect on defense from Jusuf Nurkic – bit.ly/3FeE5iI via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/FSKztzKqFu – 8:02 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Ausar Thompson had to guard Devin Booker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to start his NBA career.
Can’t say he wasn’t tested in the preseason. – 7:12 PM
Ausar Thompson had to guard Devin Booker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to start his NBA career.
Can’t say he wasn’t tested in the preseason. – 7:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Top 5:
1. Eric Gordon
2. Wesley Matthews
3. Buddy Hield
4. Nicolas Batum
5. CJ McCollum
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/SDezzhNRcZ – 4:50 PM
Top 5:
1. Eric Gordon
2. Wesley Matthews
3. Buddy Hield
4. Nicolas Batum
5. CJ McCollum
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/SDezzhNRcZ – 4:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Who would you rather have on your favorite team?
Booker — Shai —
27.8 PPG 31.4 PPG
4.5 RPG 4.8 RPG
5.5 APG 5.5 APG
49/35/86% 51/35/91% pic.twitter.com/uOpK1VPErZ – 4:22 PM
Who would you rather have on your favorite team?
Booker — Shai —
27.8 PPG 31.4 PPG
4.5 RPG 4.8 RPG
5.5 APG 5.5 APG
49/35/86% 51/35/91% pic.twitter.com/uOpK1VPErZ – 4:22 PM