The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns, 109-104, at Moda Center on Tuesday.

While Phoenix led by 16 points at the beginning of the second quarter, Portland rode a 38-20 third quarter to their victory. They never relinquished the lead in the fourth quarter, completing a 29-point turnaround in a 20-minute span in the second half. The Trail Blazers shot 50 percent from three-point range (14-of-28) and 90 percent from the free-throw line (17-of-19), while the Suns shot 22 percent from long range (5-of-23) and 71 percent from the charity stripe (15-of-21).

The Suns (14-13) were led by Kevin Durant, collecting 40 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals. Devin Booker had 26 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Grayson Allen amassed 11 points, nine rebounds and two steals, while Jusuf Nurkic totaled nine points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. No other player had more than five points.

The Trail Blazers (7-19) were led by Anfernee Simons, accruing 23 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Jerami Grant generated 22 points, four assists and two blocks. DeAndre Ayton accumulated 16 points, 15 rebounds and three assists, while Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists.

On deck for Portland is a home matchup with the Washington Wizards on Thursday. As for Phoenix, they return to action on Friday, facing the Sacramento Kings on the road.