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Phoenix Defeats Portland 116-109 - Recap
Devin Booker scored 28 points for Phoenix on Sunday, leading the Suns to a 116-109 victory over Portland at Footprint Center.
Bettors who backed the Suns were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 229.5.
Phoenix got 20 points from Kevin Durant and another 19 points from Tyus Jones. Kevin Durant contributed 7 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Portland got 20 points from Anfernee Simons in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jerami Grant. Anfernee Simons contributed 5 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Donovan Clingan had 9 rebounds.
Phoenix led at halftime, 57-51.
Portland had a 48-46 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Pacers. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Denver.