Thanks to Colin Gillespie’s career high, the Suns took down Portland

The Blazers hosted the Suns, but are still missing Devin Bookerto try to end the streak of five consecutive defeats. To get out of this negative spiral, Portland starts the game with its feet on the ground thanks to Donovan Clingan (14 points, 15 rebounds). The interior shines in attack with three shots from distance, but also in defense with two blocks. behind him Toumani Camara (13 points, 11 rebounds) comes up with a game-winning shot and then a dunk to give Portland its first lead (14-4).

After getting close to twenty points ahead, the Oregon franchise allowed Phoenix to get back to less than ten points at the end of this first act (41-30). In the second quarter, Sidi Cissoko (12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) is having a good time. The Frenchman starts with a shot, then goes for a dunk before finishing with a game-winning basket after another offensive rebound by Donovan Clingan (57-44). Phoenix responded immediately with 8-0 Mark Williams (24 points, 11 rebounds). Before halftime, the new recruit of the Blazers, Whit Krejciscored the first points under the colors of Portland.

Collin Gillespie reverses the match

While the home team had a five-point advantage at halftime, Collin Gillespie (30 points, 10 passes) et Grayson Allen take responsibility for giving the Suns the lead, which hasn’t happened since their first basket of the game. The two teams exchanged blows for a large part of the third quarter until the last minute. Colin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin (16 points, 6/9 shooting, 2/4 from distance) both shot from long range and gave the guests a seven-point lead (101-94).

In the final act, Colin Gillespie made another long shot to reach 30 points and establish his new career high. Conversely, Portland is sinking and can’t stop Phoenix from widening the gap. THE Sheddon Sharpe bug poster on Mark Williams three minutes from time will not change anything in the final outcome of the match. If Portland can then get back to within four points, Grayson Allen is responsible for sealing the fate of this match with a long-range shot. The Suns thus won 130 to 125.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– The Blazers disappeared too quickly. Despite the absence Danny AvdiaPortland started the match very well. Donovan Klingan knew how to get his team on the right track with his long shots. At the end of the first quarter, the Blazers scored 41 points, one point shy of their season high, shooting 57% and 53% from the field and even had a 19-point lead. However, after this very good start, Tiago Splitter’s men gradually faded to eventually lose.

– Colin Gillespie’s career high. Since Devin Booker is not, Dillon Brooks went for a career high with 40 points against the Pistons. This Tuesday it was Colin Gillespie’s turn to shine. Discreet in the first period with only ten units, after returning from the locker room he shines. To allow Phoenix to regain the lead and increase the deficit, the leader scored 15 points in the third act. He added five more in the fourth quarter to tie a career high. Colin Gillespie finished the game with 30 points on 10/17 shooting and 8/14 from distance.

– The Blazers continue to sink. With this setback, Portland signs its sixth consecutive loss. After being adept from behind the arc early in the game, the Blazers quickly got back on their feet and finished the game shooting just 34% from 3-point range. The arrival of Vito Krejci did not help the Blazers set their sights. For the first time with the Oregon franchise, the former Hawk missed and finished with five points on 2/7 and 1/6 shooting from distance.

How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.