Blazers Open 2026-27 Season in Style vs. Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers opened their 2026-27 season with a dominant 124-80 victory over the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday night. Head coach Micah Nori claimed his first win as Portland jumped out to a 21-0 run and established a 43-12 lead in the first quarter. Damian Lillard led the team with 25 points in his return to Portland, while Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara added 18 points each.

Playing alongside Ja Morant in the backcourt, Lillard scored 25 points and added six assists in 24 minutes, while Morant posted a team-high eight assists. The Blazers controlled the glass with a 68-44 rebounding advantage, led by Robert Williams III's 10 boards and Avdija's 10 rebounds. Portland finished with 32 total assists before heading to Sacramento to play the Kings on Friday.