# Suns Crushed by Trail Blazers in Season Opener

> Phoenix Suns lose 124-83 to Portland Trail Blazers in disastrous season opener.
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- Summary: Phoenix Suns lose 124-83 to Portland Trail Blazers in disastrous season opener. Phoenix Suns were defeated 124-83 by Portland Trail Blazers in their season…
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- Source: Phoenix Suns On SI — https://si.com/nba/suns/onsi/phoenix-suns-embarrassed-disastrous-season-opener-portland-trail-blazers
- Published: 2026-10-22T04:32:04+00:00
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- Topics: phoenix suns, portland trail blazers, nba, season opener, damian lillard, devin booker, play-in matchup, 3-point shooting, rebounding, sports
## Suns lose season opener
Phoenix Suns were blown out 124-83 by Portland Trail Blazers in their season opener Wednesday night.
## Suns overmatched early
Suns looked overmatched from opening tip after Blazers jumped to 21-0 lead.
## Blazers outrebound Suns
Portland outrebounded Phoenix 56-39 with 16 offensive rebounds.
## Suns poor 3-point shooting
Suns converted 6-for-31 (19.4%) from long range in season opener.
## Damian Lillard scores 25
Damian Lillard scored 25 points (6-for-10 from 3) in first game back after missing season with Achilles tear.
## First quarter collapse
Suns began game 0-for-10 from floor, scored first field goal at 4:28.
## First quarter score
Blazers led 43-12 after first quarter with 12 points from Lillard and 21 rebounds.
## Second quarter start
Suns had 10-2 run with two 3-pointers from Jalen Green.
## Second quarter collapse
Portland responded with 17-2 run to extend lead to 62-24 at halftime.
## Halftime stats
Blazers shot 50% from field, 44.4% from 3-point range vs Suns 41% overall and 21.4% from 3.
## Third quarter
Blazers led 107-66 with all starters in double figures entering fourth quarter.
## What's next
Suns have two days off before home opener against Golden State Warriors.
## Key takeaway

Phoenix Suns were defeated 124-83 by Portland Trail Blazers in their season opener.