NBA preseason game: Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers
In a friendly preseason NBA tournament match on October 18, the Phoenix Suns welcomed the Portland Trail Blazers at the Footprint Center arena in Phoenix. The game commenced at 5:00 AM Moscow time, with a crowd of 17,000 spectators present.
The Suns took an early lead, ending the first quarter with a score of 36-23. They further extended their advantage to 40-31 by the end of the first half. Trailing behind, the Trail Blazers stepped up their performance in the second half, outscoring the Suns 25-23 in the third quarter. The final quarter also went to the Trail Blazers, but the damage had already been done, as the Suns held a substantial lead. The game culminated in a 117-106 win for the Phoenix team.
Two players from the victorious Suns, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, caught the eye with identical statistics; they both scored 19 points and provided four assists. Landry Shamet contributed 13 points, while Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson each scored 11. Deandre Ayton had eight rebounds, while Torrey Craig had seven, and Dario Šarić and Cameron Payne each collected five rebounds.
On the Portland side, Anfernee Simons stood out with a score of 19 points. CJ McCollum scored 18 points, while Terry Stotts managed 13 points and nine assists. Robert Covington and Nassir Little both scored 12 points each.
While detailed statistics regarding individual performances of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are scarce, both players showed promise in the Suns' victory. The teams are preparing for the upcoming regular season as they continue to fine-tune their strategies and team chemistry.
Basketball was the sport played in the preseason NBA tournament match on October 18, specifically the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, from the winning Suns team, excelled in basketball, both scoring 19 points and providing four assists.
