LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix Suns shook off a horrid first half to begin 2026 NBA Summer League play and edged the Portland Trail Blazers, 81-79, July 10 at **** Pavilion.
The Suns shot a mere 21.1% in the first half, missing all 13 of their 3-point attempts and trailing, 38-24, at the break.
"That first half, I was messing with the coaching staff; I don't think I've seen a box score like that, but they got the jitters out," Suns Summer League coach Chaisson Allen said. "It's common. You come into this environment with all these people in the building, nerves.
"To get that out in the first half, and then to respond the way they did? Proud of the guys."
The Suns continue Summer League play Sunday, July 12, against the New Orleans Pelicans at noon at **** Pavilion.
The Suns shot a mere 21.1% in the first half, missing all 13 of their 3-point attempts and trailing, 38-24, at the break.
"That first half, I was messing with the coaching staff; I don't think I've seen a box score like that, but they got the jitters out," Suns Summer League coach Chaisson Allen said. "It's common. You come into this environment with all these people in the building, nerves.
"To get that out in the first half, and then to respond the way they did? Proud of the guys."
The Suns continue Summer League play Sunday, July 12, against the New Orleans Pelicans at noon at **** Pavilion.
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