Suns at Blazers Game 3 2010 NBA Playoffs Odds & Predictions: The NBA Playoffs first round best of seven games series between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers shifts to the Rose Garden in Portland, for Game 3 Thursday with start time slated for 10:10 p.m. ET. Heading into the game, the series is even at 1-1.
The resilient Blazers claimed the opening game of the series 105-100 in Phoenix, but fell back in a 119-90 loss on Tuesday night.
While the Blazers were able to effectively slow down the Suns in Game 1, Phoenix effectively slowed them in the second. One reason was the Suns' defense of Andre Miller.
The duty was passed from Jason Richardson over to Grant Hill. Richardson's freedom resulted in 29 points, while Hill made 10-of-11 shots for 20 points. And Miller had just 12 points after 30 in Game 1. Phoenix covered as 8.5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 204-point total set by sportsbooks.
But the Suns know that they've lost the element of surprise when it comes to Hill – and they'll be in hostile territory at the Rose Garden. Portland went 26-15 at home during the regular season.
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