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Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers, Wed, Oct 21: final, Trail Blazers 124, Suns 83

Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00 PM ETModa Center
PhoenixSuns
0-1
Final
83–124
PortlandTrail Blazers
1-0
Q1Q2Q3Q4T
PHX1227271783
POR43293517124

Largest lead POR 52 pts · 0 lead changes · 0 ties · POR led 100% of the game

Updated · news · box score via ESPN fetched Oct 22, 12:28 AM ET · source status
PHX

This game

POR
35.7% FG (30/84)
Field goals
better: 47.9% FG (45/94)
19.4% 3PT (6/31)
3-pointers
better: 40.4% 3PT (19/47)
73.9% FT (17/23)
Free throws
better: 83.3% FT (15/18)
39 reb 13 off · 26 def
Rebounds
better: 56 reb 16 off · 40 def
better: 16 tov
Turnovers
17 tov
40 pts
Points in the paint
better: 50 pts
All team stats (14)
14 ast
Assists
better: 32 ast
10 stl
Steals
better: 12 stl
better: 6 blk
Blocks
1 blk
better: 24 pts
Points off turnovers
11 pts
10 pts
Fast-break pts
better: 16 pts
better: 17 PF
Fouls
18 PF
0 pts
Largest lead
better: 52 pts
0% of the game
Time led
better: 100% of the game

Team totals from the box score via ESPN; ▲ marks the better side.

Final box score

box score via ESPN · final · fetched Oct 22, 12:28 AM ET
StartersMinPtsFG3PTFTRebAstTovStlBlkPF+/-
Devin Booker G29 min23 pts7-13 FG0-0 3PT9-9 FT4 reb2 ast2 tov1 stl1 blk2 PF-43 +/-
Miles Bridges F29 min8 pts3-11 FG0-5 3PT2-2 FT4 reb0 ast1 tov1 stl1 blk1 PF-35 +/-
Dillon Brooks F27 min10 pts4-11 FG1-2 3PT1-2 FT4 reb0 ast2 tov0 stl0 blk2 PF-29 +/-
Jalen Green G25 min10 pts4-12 FG2-6 3PT0-0 FT2 reb3 ast2 tov0 stl1 blk1 PF-23 +/-
Khaman Maluach C17 min2 pts1-2 FG0-0 3PT0-0 FT6 reb1 ast1 tov0 stl1 blk2 PF-30 +/-
BenchMinPtsFG3PTFTRebAstTovStlBlkPF+/-
Jordan Goodwin G22 min3 pts1-4 FG1-3 3PT0-0 FT4 reb0 ast1 tov2 stl0 blk1 PF-28 +/-
Collin Gillespie G21 min0 pts0-8 FG0-8 3PT0-1 FT1 reb2 ast4 tov4 stl0 blk3 PF-16 +/-
Oso Ighodaro F15 min8 pts4-7 FG0-0 3PT0-2 FT3 reb3 ast0 tov0 stl0 blk2 PF-7 +/-
Ryan Dunn F14 min3 pts0-1 FG0-1 3PT3-4 FT2 reb0 ast0 tov0 stl0 blk2 PF-8 +/-
Rasheer Fleming F12 min1 pt0-5 FG0-3 3PT1-2 FT2 reb0 ast0 tov1 stl1 blk1 PF+0 +/-
Duop Reath C9 min5 pts2-3 FG1-2 3PT0-0 FT1 reb0 ast1 tov0 stl0 blk0 PF+2 +/-
Jamaree Bouyea G7 min3 pts1-1 FG0-0 3PT1-1 FT2 reb2 ast0 tov0 stl0 blk0 PF+4 +/-
Pat Spencer G7 min3 pts1-2 FG1-1 3PT0-0 FT3 reb1 ast0 tov1 stl1 blk0 PF+4 +/-
Koa Peat F7 min4 pts2-4 FG0-0 3PT0-0 FT1 reb0 ast1 tov0 stl0 blk0 PF+4 +/-
Team83 pts30-84 FG6-31 3PT17-23 FT39 reb14 ast15 tov10 stl6 blk17 PF
StartersMinPtsFG3PTFTRebAstTovStlBlkPF+/-
Damian Lillard G24 min25 pts7-12 FG6-10 3PT5-5 FT3 reb6 ast1 tov1 stl0 blk0 PF+23 +/-
Ja Morant G23 min14 pts6-8 FG2-3 3PT0-0 FT5 reb8 ast1 tov3 stl0 blk1 PF+33 +/-
Toumani Camara F23 min18 pts6-9 FG4-7 3PT2-2 FT2 reb3 ast1 tov0 stl0 blk3 PF+32 +/-
Deni Avdija F23 min18 pts7-16 FG2-4 3PT2-4 FT10 reb4 ast2 tov2 stl0 blk1 PF+25 +/-
Donovan Clingan C21 min11 pts4-9 FG2-4 3PT1-2 FT7 reb2 ast1 tov0 stl0 blk2 PF+25 +/-
BenchMinPtsFG3PTFTRebAstTovStlBlkPF+/-
Sidy Cissoko G25 min3 pts1-3 FG1-3 3PT0-0 FT4 reb3 ast0 tov0 stl0 blk4 PF+6 +/-
Jrue Holiday G21 min8 pts2-6 FG0-3 3PT4-4 FT4 reb1 ast0 tov2 stl0 blk1 PF+32 +/-
Scoot Henderson G19 min15 pts7-14 FG1-6 3PT0-0 FT2 reb1 ast4 tov1 stl0 blk0 PF+14 +/-
Robert Williams III C15 min2 pts1-3 FG0-0 3PT0-0 FT10 reb1 ast0 tov0 stl1 blk1 PF+16 +/-
Vit Krejci G15 min1 pt0-3 FG0-2 3PT1-1 FT2 reb3 ast3 tov2 stl0 blk3 PF+3 +/-
Micah Potter C12 min4 pts2-3 FG0-1 3PT0-0 FT3 reb0 ast0 tov0 stl0 blk0 PF+0 +/-
Yang Hansen C12 min5 pts2-4 FG1-2 3PT0-0 FT2 reb0 ast2 tov0 stl0 blk2 PF+0 +/-
Jayson Kent G7 min0 pts0-4 FG0-2 3PT0-0 FT2 reb0 ast2 tov1 stl0 blk0 PF-4 +/-
Team124 pts45-94 FG19-47 3PT15-18 FT56 reb32 ast17 tov12 stl1 blk18 PF

How it went

key plays in our words · scores, lead changes, runs, timeouts and fouls on starters · play-by-play via ESPN
Q1 · PHX 12, POR 43 (PHX 12–43 POR in the period)
  1. 11:463-pointerClingan 3-pt jumper (assist: Avdija) · POR 3–0
  2. 11:02BasketAvdija pull-up jumper (assist: Morant) · POR 5–0
  3. 9:543-pointerMorant 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Clingan) · POR 8–0 POR 8–0 run
  4. 9:183-pointerAvdija 3-pt jumper (assist: Lillard) · POR 11–0
  5. 9:16TimeoutTimeout PHX
  6. 8:423-pointerLillard 3-pt jumper (assist: Camara) · POR 14–0
  7. 8:19FoulPersonal foul on Green (1 PF)
  8. 8:10BasketCamara cutting layup (assist: Clingan) · POR 16–0
  9. 7:32FoulTake foul on Maluach (1 PF)
  10. 7:32Free throwLillard free throw 1 of 1 · POR 17–0
  11. 6:47FoulPersonal foul on Booker (1 PF)
  12. 6:25FoulLoose-ball foul on Brooks (1 PF)
  13. 6:25Free throwCamara free throw 1 of 2 · POR 18–0
  14. 6:25Free throwCamara free throw 2 of 2 · POR 19–0
  15. 6:08FoulShooting foul on Brooks (2 PF)
  16. 6:08Free throwAvdija free throw 1 of 2 · POR 20–0
  17. 6:08Free throwAvdija free throw 2 of 2 · POR 21–0
  18. 5:59FoulPersonal foul on Camara (1 PF)
  19. 5:54FoulShooting foul on Camara (2 PF)
  20. 5:54Free throwBooker free throw 1 of 2 · PHX 1–21
  21. 5:54Free throwBooker free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 2–21
  22. 5:36BasketHenderson pull-up jumper (assist: Morant) · POR 23–2
  23. 5:13BasketHenderson driving layup (assist: Morant) · POR 25–2
  24. 5:07FoulShooting foul on Clingan (1 PF)
  25. 5:07Free throwBridges free throw 1 of 2 · PHX 3–25
  26. 5:07Free throwBridges free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 4–25
  27. 4:27BasketIghodaro cutting dunk (assist: Gillespie) · PHX 6–25
  28. 4:023-pointerMorant 3-pt jumper (assist: Cissoko) · POR 28–6
  29. 3:31Free throwHoliday free throw 1 of 2 · POR 29–6
  30. 3:31Free throwHoliday free throw 2 of 2 · POR 30–6
  31. 2:58BasketHoliday layup (assist: Cissoko) · POR 32–6
  32. 2:58TimeoutTimeout PHX
  33. 2:40BasketGreen pull-up jumper (assist: Ighodaro) · PHX 8–32
  34. 2:223-pointerLillard 3-pt jumper (assist: Holiday) · POR 35–8 POR 10–2 run
  35. 2:063-pointerLillard 3-pt running pull-up jumper (assist: Cissoko) · POR 38–8
  36. 1:00BasketBridges driving floater (assist: Ighodaro) · PHX 10–38
  37. 43.8 sFree throwLillard free throw 1 of 2 · POR 39–10
  38. 43.8 sFree throwLillard free throw 2 of 2 · POR 40–10
  39. 31.3 sBasketBooker driving layup · PHX 12–40
  40. 6.9 s3-pointerHenderson 3-pt jumper (assist: Lillard) · POR 43–12
  41. 0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q1 · POR 43, PHX 12
Q2 · PHX 39, POR 72 (PHX 27–29 POR in the period)
  1. 11:43BasketIghodaro dunk (assist: Green) · PHX 14–43
  2. 10:23BasketIghodaro tip-in · PHX 16–43
  3. 10:02BasketClingan layup (assist: Avdija) · POR 45–16
  4. 9:453-pointerGreen 3-pt step-back jumper (assist: Ighodaro) · PHX 19–45
  5. 9:23FoulShooting foul on Clingan (2 PF)
  6. 9:053-pointerGreen 3-pt running jumper (assist: Gillespie) · PHX 22–45 PHX 10–2 run
  7. 9:05TimeoutTimeout POR
  8. 8:51BasketClingan cutting dunk (assist: Lillard) · POR 47–22
  9. 7:233-pointerLillard 3-pt step-back jumper · POR 50–22
  10. 6:15Free throwDunn free throw 1 of 2 · PHX 23–50
  11. 6:15Free throwDunn free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 24–50
  12. 6:03BasketMorant driving floater · POR 52–24
  13. 5:30BasketMorant driving hook · POR 54–24
  14. 5:173-pointerCamara 3-pt running jumper (assist: Krejci) · POR 57–24 POR 12–2 run
  15. 5:15TimeoutTimeout PHX
  16. 4:39BasketWilliams III alley-oop dunk (assist: Morant) · POR 59–24
  17. 4:073-pointerCamara 3-pt step-back jumper (assist: Morant) · POR 62–24
  18. 3:55BasketBrooks driving layup · PHX 26–62 POR 12–2 run
  19. 3:333-pointerGoodwin 3-pt jumper (assist: Maluach) · PHX 29–62
  20. 3:09Free throwBooker free throw 1 of 2 · PHX 30–62
  21. 3:09Free throwBooker free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 31–62
  22. 2:393-pointerCamara 3-pt jumper (assist: Morant) · POR 65–31
  23. 2:15BasketCamara running alley-oop dunk (assist: Avdija) · POR 67–31
  24. 1:56BasketBridges tip-in · PHX 33–67
  25. 1:24FoulFlagrant foul (type 1) on Bridges (1 PF)
  26. 1:24Free throwClingan flagrant free throw 1 of 2 · POR 68–33
  27. 1:10Free throwLillard free throw 1 of 2 · POR 69–33
  28. 1:10Free throwLillard free throw 2 of 2 · POR 70–33
  29. 1:01BasketBooker step-back jumper · PHX 35–70
  30. 43.8 sBasketAvdija driving finger-roll layup (assist: Lillard) · POR 72–35
  31. 32.0 sBasketIghodaro floater (assist: Booker) · PHX 37–72
  32. 4.5 sFoulShooting foul on Avdija (1 PF)
  33. 4.5 sFree throwBooker free throw 1 of 2 · PHX 38–72
  34. 4.5 sFree throwBooker free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 39–72
  35. 0.0 sPeriodHalftime · POR 72, PHX 39
Q3 · PHX 66, POR 107 (PHX 27–35 POR in the period)
  1. 11:38BasketMaluach putback layup · PHX 41–72
  2. 11:23BasketAvdija driving finger-roll layup · POR 74–41
  3. 11:13BasketBrooks pull-up jumper (assist: Green) · PHX 43–74
  4. 10:333-pointerAvdija 3-pt jumper (assist: Morant) · POR 77–43
  5. 10:21FoulPersonal foul on Morant (1 PF)
  6. 9:44BasketAvdija driving reverse layup · POR 79–43
  7. 9:21BasketMorant running layup (assist: Lillard) · POR 81–43
  8. 9:20TimeoutTimeout PHX
  9. 9:02BasketBrooks turnaround jumper · PHX 45–81
  10. 8:38BasketLillard driving finger-roll layup (assist: Morant) · POR 83–45
  11. 8:22BasketGreen driving layup · PHX 47–83
  12. 8:033-pointerLillard 3-pt jumper (assist: Camara) · POR 86–47
  13. 7:51Free throwBooker free throw 1 of 1 · PHX 48–86
  14. 7:45BasketBooker fadeaway jumper · PHX 50–86
  15. 7:133-pointerBrooks 3-pt running jumper (assist: Booker) · PHX 53–86
  16. 7:11TimeoutTimeout POR
  17. 6:563-pointerCamara 3-pt jumper (assist: Avdija) · POR 89–53
  18. 6:42BasketBooker pull-up jumper · PHX 55–89
  19. 6:08FoulPersonal foul on Camara (3 PF)
  20. 5:253-pointerClingan 3-pt jumper (assist: Camara) · POR 92–55
  21. 4:55BasketMorant driving layup · POR 94–55
  22. 4:48BasketBooker step-back jumper · PHX 57–94
  23. 4:27FoulLoose-ball foul on Maluach (2 PF)
  24. 4:14BasketHenderson driving floater · POR 96–57
  25. 3:28BasketReath running layup (assist: Green) · PHX 59–96
  26. 3:28TimeoutTimeout POR
  27. 3:17FoulShooting foul on Booker (2 PF)
  28. 3:17Free throwHoliday free throw 1 of 2 · POR 97–59
  29. 3:17Free throwHoliday free throw 2 of 2 · POR 98–59
  30. 2:59Free throwBooker free throw 1 of 2 · PHX 60–98
  31. 2:59Free throwBooker free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 61–98
  32. 2:48BasketHoliday cutting layup (assist: Williams III) · POR 100–61
  33. 2:30Free throwBrooks free throw 1 of 2 · PHX 62–100
  34. 2:16BasketBooker running layup · PHX 64–100
  35. 1:30BasketAvdija running reverse layup (assist: Lillard) · POR 102–64
  36. 1:14BasketHenderson running layup · POR 104–64
  37. 1:03BasketBooker pull-up jumper · PHX 66–104
  38. 40.9 s3-pointerLillard 3-pt step-back jumper · POR 107–66
  39. 0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q3 · POR 107, PHX 66

Q4 · PHX 83, POR 124 (PHX 17–17 POR in the period)

  1. 10:33BasketBridges driving finger-roll layup · PHX 68–107
  2. 10:33TimeoutTimeout POR
  3. 9:18BasketHenderson driving floater · POR 109–68
  4. 9:08TimeoutTimeout POR
  5. 9:08Free throwDunn free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 69–109
  6. 7:473-pointerCissoko 3-pt jumper (assist: Henderson) · POR 112–69
  7. 7:14BasketHenderson fadeaway jumper · POR 114–69
  8. 7:01TimeoutTimeout POR
  9. 6:05BasketPotter driving layup (assist: Krejci) · POR 116–69
  10. 4:36Free throwBouyea free throw 1 of 1 · PHX 70–116
  11. 4:36Free throwKrejci technical free throw · POR 117–70 POR 10–2 run
  12. 4:00BasketHansen hook shot · POR 119–70
  13. 3:383-pointerHansen 3-pt bank jumper (assist: Krejci) · POR 122–70
  14. 3:19BasketBouyea driving hook · PHX 72–122
  15. 2:50BasketPeat tip-in · PHX 74–122
  16. 2:25BasketPotter driving hook · POR 124–74
  17. 2:11Free throwFleming free throw 2 of 2 · PHX 75–124
  18. 1:443-pointerSpencer 3-pt jumper (assist: Bouyea) · PHX 78–124
  19. 1:18BasketPeat layup (assist: Bouyea) · PHX 80–124 PHX 10–2 run
  20. 10.8 s3-pointerReath 3-pt jumper (assist: Spencer) · PHX 83–124
  21. 0.0 sPeriodFinal · POR 124, PHX 83

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Things to watch

set before tip, answered from the box score after
  • Does Deni Avdija play? Yes

    Not on the injury list at tip

    What happened: Played: 23 min, 18 pts, 10 reb, 4 ast

  • Does Micah Potter play? Yes

    Not on the injury list at tip

    What happened: Played: 12 min, 4 pts, 3 reb, 0 ast

Before the game: the story

Opinion Ja Morant and Damian Lillard to share Portland's backcourt from opening night

Chris Haynes reports, via Underdog NBA, that Ja Morant will start next to Damian Lillard as the season begins. Sean Highkin says coach Micah Nori strongly hinted at a Morant-Lillard-Camara-Avdija-Clingan starting five. Locked On Blazers' Mike Richman expects Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Robert Williams III to come off the bench.

Sources: Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) on X · Sean Highkin (@highkin.bsky.social) on Bluesky · Hardwood Knocks “2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” · Locked On Blazers “Trail Blazers vs. Suns Season Opener Preview | Bol” at 6:34, 6:40

Also in the picture (1)

Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 21, 9:05 PM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Since the final

posted after the final · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
  • XPHXDevin Booker

    "At halftime, we needed someone to dig us out of the mud. That's what he did in the 3rd quarter. Jordan Ott on Devin Booker scoring 17 points in the 3rd quarter on 6-of-6 shooting (2-of-2 from 3) of Suns 131-122 win over Warriors in home opener. Finished with 43, most ever in

    @DuaneRankin · View on X
  • RotoWirePHXDevin Booker

    Devin Booker: Drops in 43 points in win — Booker put up 43 points (17-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and four turnovers across 36 minutes in Saturday's 131-122 win over the Warriors.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • XPHXDevin Booker

    Devin Booker solid on-ball defense, then Suns lapse off ball, give up bucket, plus the foul. Booker complained out it. Suns lead no more, Warriors took lead after trailing by 10. Tie game after Brooks basket, 73-73. #Suns #DubNation

    @DuaneRankin · View on X
  • XPHXLuke KennardQuestionable

    Game-time decision for Luke Kennard (left knee tendinopathy). Needing to see how he responds to pregame work. #Suns

    @DuaneRankin · View on X
  • ESPNPHXOso IghodaroOut

    Ighodaro (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Oblique, Strain (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by @DuaneRankin
  • XPHXAbout an earlier game

    Suns big Khaman Maluach as Oso Ighodaro (right oblique strain) is listed as doubtful for tonight's game vs. Warriors: "It's the same approach for me. It don't matter whether Oso is out or whether he's playing, we both have the same approach. We're good players. We're there for

    @DuaneRankin · View on X
  • BlueskyPORJeremy Sochan

    Jeremy Sochan will be the No. 1 pick of the G League Draft, sources told HoopsHype. Sochan will join the Dallas Mavericks’ affiliate, Texas Legends, and attempt to work his way back to the NBA. He’s averaged 9.9 points and 5.4 rebounds in four seasons with the Spurs and Knicks.

    @mikeascotto.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • ESPNPORChris YoungbloodDay-to-day

    Youngblood (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Kings.

    Left, Ankle, Soreness (return est. 2026-10-27)ESPN · Original ↗
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  • ESPNPORBranden CarlsonDay-to-day

    Carlson (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento.

    Concussion, Concussion (return est. 2026-10-27)ESPN · Original ↗
  • RotoWirePORToumani Camara

    Toumani Camara: Nets 19 points with five triples — Camara registered 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 27 minutes in Friday's 128-120 win over the Kings.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • XPHX

    Suns coach Jordan Ott said after practice Oso Ighodaro (right oblique strain) was OUT for tomorrow's game vs. Warriors. Actual injury report lists Ighodaro as DOUBTFUL. OUT: Mark Williams (left shoulder surgery). DOUBTFUL: Oso Ighodaro (right oblique strain). QUESTIONABLE:

    @DuaneRankin · View on X

Injuries at tip

official report · as of tip, Oct 21, 10:00 PM ET

PHX Phoenix Suns

Started Booker, Bridges, Brooks, Green, Maluach box score
  • Drew TimmeOut
    G League - Two-Way · NBA report
  • Luke KennardOut

    Kennard (knee) won't play Wednesday versus Portland, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Left, Knee, Strain (return est. 2026-10-24) · ESPN
  • Mark WilliamsOut

    Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

    Left, Shoulder, Surgery (return est. 2027-02-03) · ESPN

POR Portland Trail Blazers

Started Lillard, Morant, Camara, Avdija, Clingan box score
  • Branden CarlsonOut

    Carlson (concussion) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

    Concussion (return est. 2026-10-23) · ESPN
  • Chris YoungbloodOut

    Youngblood is out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Phoenix due to left ankle soreness.

    Left, Ankle, Soreness (return est. 2026-10-23) · ESPN
  • Shaedon SharpeOut

    Sharpe suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to miss six months, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

    Right, Knee, Surgery (return est. 2027-03-02) · ESPN
Schedule & travel · referees
PHXPOR
Days of rest44
Back-to-backNoNo
Games in last 7 days11
Travel to this game (est.)1,006 mi536 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)1,006 mi536 mi
Time zones crossed00
Road trip game #1—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referees: Mitchell Ervin, John Butler, Rodney Mott