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The Phoenix Suns edged the Portland Trail Blazers 130–125 on February 3 at the Moda Center, with Collin Gillespie leading the visitors with 30 points and Mikal Williams adding 24. Phoenix shot 51.5 percent from the field and made 20 three-pointers, maintaining a 134.6 offensive rating that proved decisive despite Portland's balanced attack. J. Grant paced the Blazers with 23 points while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 19, but Portland's 49.5 percent shooting and 18 threes fell short as the team surrendered a 122.6 defensive rating. The Suns' second-quarter explosion—37 points to Portland's 31—established the tone, and Phoenix's 13 steals showcased suffocating perimeter defense that limited Portland's offensive flow. The combined 255 points exceeded the Vegas total of 218.5, reflecting both teams' offensive capability but ultimately Phoenix's superior efficiency. The loss leaves Portland searching for consistency on the road, while Phoenix's road victory strengthens its positioning in the Western Conference race.
