Phoenix Suns are thankful for their win over Portland

The Suns played their best game of the season from the tip to the final buzzer.

Game Recap: Suns Blast Blazers 114-87, Exorcise Some Demons

Alvin Gentry's lineup changes made all the difference tonight for the Suns. Markieff Morris and Shannon Brown played very well as starters, while Jared Dudley made his first big hustle plays of the season as part of the second unit. The Suns shot something like 95% for the game - just as Gentry drew it up.

Gamethread: Phoenix Suns Host Portland Trail Blazers, 7PM

Game Preview: Suns Host Trailblazers, 7PM AZ Time

It will be a tough game for the Suns to win, considering how great Portland is playing lately and how poorly the Suns' starters have been playing. Portland has won three straight games, while Phoenix has lost three straight (and four of five).

D-Day is here for Phoenix Suns, Travel Day is here for the rest of us

Or, should we call it "control your eating" day in anticipation of eating three days' worth of food tomorrow. Whatever we call it today, coach Alvin Gentry is calling out a new starting lineup.