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The Suns opened their season with a basketball crime scene

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By John Voita · Bright Side Of The Sun

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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John Voita labels the Phoenix Suns' season-opening defeat against Portland an embarrassing basketball catastrophe.
The Suns were outscored 43-12 in the first quarter at the Moda Center.
Devin Booker led Phoenix with 23 points but finished with a minus-43 rating.

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John Voita criticizes the Phoenix Suns after an embarrassing regular-season opening performance against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Suns fell behind dramatically early in the game at the Moda Center, scoring just 12 points in the first quarter while conceding 43 points.

Voita argues that the Suns failed in offensive facilitation, rebounding, and three-point shooting despite high offseason expectations. Although Devin Booker scored a team-high 23 points, he registered a minus-43 rating on the night.

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