Bullets fired early

BULLETS sharpshooter Daniel Kickert says it could be long bombs away in Phoenix tomorrow in the final match of the historic series between NBL and NBA teams.

Brisbane got a close look at the Suns yesterday when Phoenix hosted the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA pre-season match at Talking Stick Resort Arena.

Bullets players and coaches were courtside as the Blazers claimed a 113-104 win over the Suns who were without star guard Devon Booker (knee). Young gun Josh Jackson led Phoenix with 22 points.