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Suns Week 1 Recap: Booker Makes History As Rebounding Problems Persist

The Suns Week 1 Recap captures a 1–1 start defined by Devin Booker’s historic response and unresolved problems on the glass. The Phoenix Suns lost 124–83 against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026, before beating the Golden State…

Yard Barker

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:10 PM

Key Things to Know

The Phoenix Suns started the season 1–1 behind Devin Booker's franchise-record 43 points in their home opener.
Phoenix rebounded from a 124–83 loss to Portland by defeating the Golden State Warriors 131–122.
Booker's 43-point display broke Charles Barkley's 1992 Phoenix Suns franchise home-opener scoring record.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Phoenix Suns opened their season with a 1–1 record, recovering from a 124–83 blowout loss against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 131–122 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Devin Booker set a new franchise home-opener record by scoring 43 points against Golden State, eclipsing Charles Barkley's previous mark of 37 points set in 1992.

Despite the offensive improvement, the recap notes persistent defensive and rebounding concerns stemming from a depleted center rotation. Golden State collected 19 offensive rebounds and 26 second-chance points against head coach Jordan Ott's lineup, which remained without Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro due to injuries.

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