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After 18 months away from the court, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard made his triumphant return in Wednesday's 124-83 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns.
Ja Morant had a successful debut with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, helping the team blow out the Phoenix Suns, 124-83, at Moda Center. Contrary to what was expected, Morant started alongside Damian Lillard in the backcourt. They were joined by Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan. Morant finished with 14 points, five […] The post Why Charles Barkley think Blazers are ‘worst place’ for Ja Morant appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phoenix Suns suffered a brutal season-opening loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that exposed a lot of their existing flaws.
The Phoenix Suns suffered a dismal 1‑0 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 21, 2026, prompting writer John Voita to call the performance "embarrassing." The Suns managed just 12 points in the first quarter while allowing 43, exposing off‑season worries about their offense, three‑point shooting, and rebounding. Devin Booker led with 23 points but shot poorly (7‑of‑13, 0‑of‑0 from three) and posted a -43 plus/minus, while Jalen Green added 10 points. The author warns that the team's lofty culture promises must be earned as the season unfolds.
The Pistons playing Duncan Robinson with high-level defenders is a move the Suns can replicate to get the best out of Luke Kennard.
Portland Trail Blazers rookie head coach Micah Nori celebrates his first NBA win as the team thrashes the Phoenix Suns 123-84 in the season opener on Oct. 21, 2026. Nori, who joked about a 20‑0 start, leads a new‑look roster featuring Damian Lillard’s 25 points, a strong debut from Ja Morant, and solid play by Deni Avdija. The Blazers open with a franchise‑record 21‑0 run, later holding a 52‑point lead and posting the biggest first‑quarter margin in a season‑opening game. Emotional postgame remarks highlight Nori’s three‑decade journey and the support of his family and teammates.
Damian Lillard marked his return to regular-season action with 25 points as the Portland Trail Blazers overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns 124-83 on Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Portland opened the game with a 21-0 run and led by as many as 52 points in a dominant season-opening performance. Lillard, playing his first regular-season game […] The post Trail Blazers rout Suns in Damian Lillard’s return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers explode onto the 2026-27 season, crushing the Phoenix Suns 124-83 in a historic opener. The Blazers build a franchise‑record 43‑12 first‑quarter lead and dominate every facet: Lillard returns with 25 points (6‑3 from three), Ja Morant adds 14 points and a team‑high eight assists, and the team piles up 32 assists and 40 rebounds (16 offensive). Portland shoots 19‑47 from deep while holding Phoenix to just six triples. Six players reach double figures, showcasing relentless ball movement and stifling defense. The victory signals a revitalized Blazers squad ready to contend.
What was all that about culture and continuity again?
The Portland Trail Blazers launch the 2026‑27 season with a 124‑80 demolition of the Phoenix Suns, marking Damian Lillard’s highly anticipated return. Lillard drops 25 points in 24 minutes, shooting 6‑of‑10 from three and adding six assists, while rookie Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija each contribute 18. The Blazers dominate early, scoring the first 21 points and leading 43‑12 after the opening quarter, and out‑rebound the Suns 68‑44. Micah Nori celebrates his first win as head coach, and the team’s ball movement yields 32 assists, a stark upgrade from last season. Next up: a road game against Sacramento on Friday.
The Phoenix Suns tumble in their 2026‑27 season opener, falling 124‑83 to the Portland Trail Blazers – a 41‑point drubbing that saw the Suns shoot just 35.7% from the floor and a dismal 19.4% from three. Portland surged ahead 43‑12 in the first quarter, led by Damian Lillard’s six triples (matching the Suns’ total). Devin Booker tops Phoenix with 23 points but posts a –43 plus/minus. The Blazers outrebound 56‑39, generate 26 second‑chance points and finish 52% shooting overall. The loss raises questions about Phoenix’s offseason promises of continuity and accountability as they look to rebound over the 82‑game schedule.
Welcome back, Damian Lillard.
The Phoenix Suns suffer a humiliating 72-39 halftime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their season opener on Oct. 21, 2026, trailing 43-12 after the first quarter. The Suns look defensively outmatched, offensively stagnant, and lacking urgency, while Portland dominates the paint and offensive rebounding. Phoenix doesn’t hit its first three‑pointer until midway through the second quarter and struggles to generate rim attacks. Guard Oso Ighodaro exits late in the first half with a recurring hip injury, adding to the concerns. The article warns the Suns must treat this game as a warning sign as they forge a new identity for the season.
Devin Booker may have less help around him than he did during the Eric Bledsoe years.
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Ighodaro previously missed the Suns' final preseason game with minor hip soreness.
Ja Morant put on a new NBA uniform for the first time in his career Wednesday. Fans envisioned the former Memphis Grizzlies star bringing his highlight reel dunks to the Portland Trail Blazers. But instead he showed his three-point range against the Phoenix Suns. Morant banked this basket from near the Moda Center logo to […] The post Ja Morant shows off 3-point range on 1st bucket with Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are now on the court to kick off their 2026-27 NBA season on a positive note. However, as Devin Booker’s team was trailing Ja Morant’s Blazers by a significant margin, both superstars also made headlines after getting testy with each other. The cameras caught Morant brushing his shoulder […] The post NBA stars Ja Morant, Devin Booker get testy as Blazers bully Suns early appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Suns start rookie center Khaman Maluich, the 10th overall pick, in their season opener after Mark Williams' shoulder surgery sidelines the veteran. The Trail Blazers field Damian Lillard and Ja Morant against Phoenix, while the Lakers start Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle, moving Quentin Grimes to the bench. Coach JJ Redick reports injury updates: Cameron Carr (oblique strain) and Adou Thiero (knee swelling) are day‑to‑day, and Collin Sexton sits out with a calf issue. Minnesota extends Jaden McDaniels with a one‑year deal, and the Thunder lock Cason Wallace into a five‑year, $134 million rookie extension featuring a 5% trade kicker.
Khaman Maluach starts, Oso Ighodaro comes off the bench in the Suns' first game of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Kennard is injured with left knee tendinopathy from a preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 14.
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The Phoenix Suns open the 2026‑27 NBA season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:00 PM ET. The game streams on Fubo (free trial) and airs locally on KTVK TV and Rip City TV – KUNSDT2. Both teams enter with 0‑0 regular‑season records after preseason losses: Suns fell 119‑116 to Utah despite 18‑point outings from Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, while the Blazers dropped 128‑118 to Golden State after Damian Lillard’s 23‑point performance. Fans can catch the matchup live via TV or streaming.
The Portland Trail Blazers open the 2026‑27 season Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center, with a returning Damian Lillard and a refreshed Ja Morant leading the squad. Injuries aside, Deni Avdija (R ankle) and Micah Potter are cleared to play, while Branden Carlson, Shaedon Sharpe and Chris Youngblood remain out. The game tips off at 7 p.m. PT on Oct. 21 and will be available on the Rip City Television Network, BlazerVision (OR/WA) or League Pass elsewhere. Fans are invited to join the live discussion thread on SBNation.
The Phoenix Suns open the 2026‑27 NBA season tonight against a revamped Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. After losing a 114‑110 play‑in game to Portland last April, the Suns hope to avenge that loss against a Blazers squad featuring a healthy Damian Lillard and new acquisition Ja Morant. Key storylines include Miles Bridges’ role, Jalen Green’s playmaking, Devin Booker’s shooting efficiency, and the center rotation on both sides. Injuries to note: Suns Luke Kennard (questionable) and Mark Williams (out); Blazers Deni Avdija (questionable) and several others out. The matchup will test Phoenix’s aggressive defense against Portland’s rebuilt offense.