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Portland Trail Blazers Achieve Historic First Quarter in Season Opener

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The Portland Trail Blazers, with Israeli player Deni Avdija, opened their 2026/27 NBA season with a historic first quarter, leading the Phoenix Suns by 31 points. This performance included a 20-0 run, the first of its kind in 25 years. Damian Lillard led the team with 15 points in the first half, as Portland built a 39-point lead by halftime. The team's dominant start marks their best opening quarter in franchise history.

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Portland Trail Blazers set a franchise record for the best opening quarter in their 2026/27 season debut.
The Trail Blazers led the Phoenix Suns by 31 points after the first quarter.
Portland achieved a 39-point lead by halftime against Phoenix.
The team recorded the first 20-0 run to start a season in the last 25 years.
Damian Lillard scored 15 points in the first half, leading the Trail Blazers' offense.

The Portland Trail Blazers, featuring Israeli player Deni Avdija, kicked off their 2026/27 NBA season with a record-breaking performance in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns. The team achieved its best-ever opening quarter in franchise history, establishing a commanding 31-point lead by the end of the first 12 minutes. This historic quarter was part of an even larger first-half dominance, with the Trail Blazers extending their lead to 39 points by halftime. The team also set a new league record in the last 25 years by starting the season with a 20-0 run. Damian Lillard led the scoring with 15 points in the first half, supported by Toumani Camara with 15 points and Ja Morant with 10. Avdija contributed 9 points in the first half as the Trail Blazers secured a significant early advantage.

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