Trail Blazers @ Suns Friday game thread 3-6-20

[Mainstreet]

Only two games left of the Suns six game home stand, the Trail Blazers on Friday and the Bucks on Sunday.

Trail Blazers (28-35) have won their last two games over the Magic and Wizards.

Suns (24-38) have lost four straight games.

The game will be televised on FSAZ.

Start time is schedule for 7 p.m. MST (Arizona time).

 

[Mainstreet]

Deandre Ayton is listed as doubtful and Cam Johnson is out.


Kellan Olson‏Verified account @KellanOlson

Deandre Ayton listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game with a left ankle sprain. Cam Johnson is out due to illness.

2:19 PM - 5 Mar 2020

 

[Suns_fan69]

Lillard is back, I'm not expecting great things for the Suns in this game...

 

[Mainstreet]

Lillard is back, I'm not expecting great things for the Suns in this game...

It doesn't look good for sure. Likely no Ayton and without Johnson, Oubre and Kaminsky.

Suns next best chance of another win is at home on March 18th against the Timberwolves.

 

[Mainstreet]

More news on Ayton and it's encouraging.


Duane Rankin‏Verified account @DuaneRankin

"He's in a better place than what we thought." Monty Williams on Deandre Ayton, who has made progress and will be evaluated again before tonight's game vs. Portland Trail Blazers. #Suns

9:58 AM - 6 Mar 2020

 

[leclerc]

He's in a better place... What, heaven?

 

[leclerc]

The Blazers have a losing season? I didn't know.

 

[Ronin]

He's in a better place... What, heaven?

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[Mainstreet]

Ayton is out tonight.


Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell

Monty Williams says during his pregame availability that Deandre Ayton (ankle) is OUT tonight vs. Portland #Suns

4:29 PM - 6 Mar 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Here are the starters.


Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell

#Suns-Blazers about to tip
Portland starters: Lillard-McCollum-Ariza-Anthony-Whiteside
Phoenix starters: Rubio-Booker-Bridges-Saric-Baynes

6:07 PM - 6 Mar 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Booker opens the scoring with a 3 pointer.

 

[Mainstreet]

Timeout.

Suns lead 17-5.

Baynes lighting it up with 8 points (2-2) from 3 point range.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Last three games Suns have come out on fire then just TANK

 

[Mainstreet]

Blazers starting to pound the ball inside while Suns cooling off.

 

[Mainstreet]

Last three games Suns have come out on fire then just TANK

Blazers are not going to keep missing good shots.

 

[Mainstreet]

Baynes looking like an All-Star early.

 

[Mainstreet]

Clearly the Blazers did not take the Suns seriously as they are flat. Let's hope they don't wake up.

Suns lead 27-11.

 

[Carolinacacti]

yep Baynes ate his Wheaties this morning

 

[Mainstreet]

End of 1st quarter:

Suns 34 - Blazers 22

 

[Mainstreet]

Some 1st quarter stats.

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[Mainstreet]

Suns bump up the lead to 43-24. I've never seen Saric look so quick.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Portland 1 of 10 from three. Suns 7-13

 

[Mainstreet]

Simon pushes Rubio in the chest and goes to the basket. No call.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns hearing footsteps as their lead is cut to 59-50.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 67 - Blazers 58

Blazers went through a stretch where they couldn't miss but Suns closed the half successfully.