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Blazers vs. Suns Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers will be taking their road talents to the Valley as they take on the Phoenix Suns at 6p.m. tonight. The Blazers are unbeaten on the road to start the year, tallying four wins and zero losses.…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:44 PM
Blazers vs. Suns Preview
Key Things to Know
  • The 5-1 Portland Trail Blazers visit the 1-4 Phoenix Suns in an early-season NBA matchup.
  • Portland holds an undefeated 4-0 road record entering the contest against Phoenix.
  • Phoenix ranks 11th in offensive rating but sits last in the NBA in defensive rating.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Portland Trail Blazers travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night looking to extend their unbeaten away form. Portland enters the contest with a 5-1 record, including four road wins, while Phoenix sits at 1-4 after struggling following their season-opening blowout defeat against the Blazers.

Writer Harry Robertson highlights Phoenix's league-worst defensive rating against Portland's deep offense as a decisive factor. The Blazers will be without Ja Morant, Shaedon Sharpe, Jayson Kent, and John Tonje, while Mark Williams is out and Jordan Goodwin is questionable for Phoenix.

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