Portland at Phoenix

Portland comes off a two-point loss to San Antonio, letting a 17-point lead slip away. They covered as a +3.5 dog, part of a 17-14-1 ATS run. Blazers' center Donovan Clingan returned after missing seven games with a left knee sprain. Phoenix is a huge favorite but is returning from a four-game road trek, including two games on the East Coast. They come off a win over Utah although the defense allowed 55.8% shooting. The defense is 19th in the NBA in points given up, 21st in shooting allowed, and 25th at defending beyond the arc. The Suns are on an 11-22 ATS run. Play Portland.