The Portland Trail Blazers routed the Phoenix Suns 124-83 on Wednesday, October 21, at Moda Center in Portland, OR.
The Trail Blazers led 72-39 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 43-12.
Top performers
Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 25 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 6 assists. Deni Avdija added 18 points and 10 rebounds. For the Suns, Devin Booker had 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting. Jalen Green added 10 points.
Double-double: Deni Avdija (18 points and 10 rebounds).
- Damian Lillard (POR): 25 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 7-12 FG, 24 MIN
- Devin Booker (PHX): 23 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 7-13 FG, 29 MIN
- Toumani Camara (POR): 18 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 6-9 FG, 23 MIN
- Deni Avdija (POR): 18 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 7-16 FG, 23 MIN
- Scoot Henderson (POR): 15 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 7-14 FG, 19 MIN
- Ja Morant (POR): 14 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST, 6-8 FG, 23 MIN
Context
The Trail Blazers improved to 1-0, while the Suns fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Trail Blazers visit the Kings on Friday, Nov 13; the Suns host the Hornets on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 19,367 at Moda Center. Officials: Rodney Mott, Mitchell Ervin and John Butler.

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