The Blazers needed to win this game to stay in contention for the eight - seed in the west and they did just that. It took a late run by the Blazers, as they ended the game on a 11 - 4 run to pull away. Shooting was the difference in the game, with Portland shooting 50 percent to Phoenix's 44 percent. The Trail Blazers also took care of the glass, winning the rebounding differential, 49 - 42. Damian Lillard carried the load for Portland, as he led the team with 39 points and six rebounds. C.J. McCollum finished with 26 points, four rebounds and four assists. Jusuf Nurkic totaled 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Al-Farouq Aminu came off the bench to provide nine points and 12 boards. Devin Booker led the way for the Suns, as he tallied 28 points, five rebounds and three assists. Eric Bledsoe collected 19 points, three rebounds and five assists.
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