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Suns Edge Blazers 81-79 After 14-Point Halftime Comeback

7/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Phoenix Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers 81-79 in Las Vegas on July 10.
The Suns rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit despite shooting 38% and missing all 13 first-half three-pointers.
Rookie forward Koa Peat said he wants to lead the Summer League in offensive rebounding.
CJ Huntley missed the game with a right hamstring injury, and Khaman Maluach exited twice because of leg cramps.

History

Historical Context

July 2004 marked the NBA’s first Las Vegas Summer League, shifting the showcase from the Boston-based Shaw’s/Reebok Pro Summer League after the Democratic National Convention blocked Boston venues. The debut featured 12 teams, 96 games and a $2 million Nike deal, with the Suns erasing a 14-point halftime deficit against the Blazers. Success anchored Las Vegas as the league’s summer-league site and an expansion market.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers 81-79 in Las Vegas on July 10.
The Suns rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit despite shooting 38% and missing all 13 first-half three-pointers.
Rookie forward Koa Peat said he wants to lead the Summer League in offensive rebounding.
CJ Huntley missed the game with a right hamstring injury, and Khaman Maluach exited twice because of leg cramps.

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