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Billups Praises Rookies after ‘Fun’ Game vs. Suns

After a harrowing road trip to start the new year, the Portland Trail Blazers were in dire need of a competitive, spirited game to restore some joy.

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That’s exactly what Portland delivered on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns in a 127-116 loss. Despite the outcome, an undermanned Trail Blazers squad gave Kevin Durant and company a run for their money behind big contributions from the likes of rookies Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert.