Base Damian Lillard contributed 27 points as the leader of the Portland Trail Blazers’ attack, who beat the Phoenix Suns 76-124.
Lillard, who led a list of six players with double entry, was supported by reserve Pat Connaughton, who scored 24 points, and guard Evan Turner, who scored 12.
Puerto Rican reserve Shabazz Nappier scored 10 points in 23 minutes by scoring 4 of 6 field shots, including 2 of 2 3-pointers, three rebounds and three assists.
His compatriot Maurice Harkless scored eight in 26 minutes scoring 3 of 9 field shots and 2 of 2 from the lineup, had five rebounds and two assists.
Base Eric Bledsoe was in charge of managing the Suns, with 15 points, guard Devin Booker contributed 12 and reserve Mike James also got 12 points.
