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On This Day In Phoenix Suns History: November 14, 1997

On November 14th, 1997, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trailblazers, 140-139. In one of the wildest games in NBA history. This game went into not one, not two , not three, but four overtime periods.

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The Starting Line-Ups

Phoenix Suns

  • Jason Kidd
  • Kevin Johnson
  • Rex Chapman
  • Clifford Robinson
  • Antonio McDyess

Portland Trailblazers

  • Kenny Anderson
  • Isaiah Rider
  • Rasheed Wallace
  • Brian Grant
  • Arvydas Sabonis

Minutes Played

Portland’s Leaders In Minutes Played

  • Brian Grant – 61:03
  • Isaiah Rider – 59:02
  • Arvydas Sabonis – 49:37
  • Kenny Anderson – 46:42
  • Rasheed Wallace – 45:00

Phoenix’s Leaders in Minutes Played

  • Jason Kidd – 55:32
  • Kevin Johnson – 50:14
  • Clifford Robinson – 43:01
  • Danny Manning – 42:55
  • Rex Chapman – 38:48

Stats Leaders

Phoenix’s Stats Leaders

  • Danny Manning – 35 points, 10 rebounds, 14/21 from the floor
  • Rex Chapman – 28 points
  • Jason Kidd – 6 points, 16 assists, 5 steals
  • Kevin Johnson – 15 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists

Portland’s Stats Leaders

  • Arvydas Sabonis – 31 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists
  • Brian Grant – 34 points, 17 rebounds
  • Isaiah Rider – 35 points, 11 rebounds
  • Rasheed Wallace – 13 points, 5 assists

How Did The Season Turnout for Each Team?

The Portland Trailblazers finished the 1997-1998 season, 46-36 and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix finished the season with a record of 56-26 but also lost in the first round to the San Antonio Spurs.

 

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