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Phoenix Suns’ blowout loss part of historic opening night across NBA

PORTLAND — The Phoenix Suns’ season-opening loss wasn’t pretty, and it was part of a historically lopsided opening night across the league. Phoenix fell 124-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in a performance that exposed problems on both…

By Burn City Sports · Yard Barker

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:31 PM

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The Phoenix Suns were defeated 124-83 by the Portland Trail Blazers in a historic blowout loss.
A record six NBA teams lost their season-opening games by at least 20 points.
Portland started the contest with a 21-0 run and led by as many as 52 points.

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The Phoenix Suns suffered a 124-83 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, contributing to a historically lopsided opening night across the NBA. According to OptaSTATS, it marked the first time in league history that six different teams lost their season openers by 20 or more points. Phoenix trailed by as many as 52 points after Portland opened the game on a 21-0 run.

Devin Booker led Phoenix with 23 points, while Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green each added 10 points. Phoenix shot just 35.7% from the field and were outrebounded 56-39. Other blowout opening losses across the league included the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Utah Jazz.

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