Lillard and Clingan power Trail Blazers past Suns 132-119 to win 5th in a row on road

PHOENIX (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 25 points and Donovan Clingan added 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on Wednesday night.

Deni Avdija added 21 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds for the Trail Blazers (6-1), who have won five straight on the road.

Portland trailed by five after the first quarter before outscoring Phoenix 43-25 in the second to take a 72-59 halftime lead.

Devin Booker scored 33 points, including going 13 for 13 from the free throw line, to lead the Suns (1-5). Jalen Green added 22 points.

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Trail Blazers: At Lakers on Friday night.

Nets: Host Magic on Thursday night.

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