Portland Trail Blazers Achieve Historic First Quarter in Season Opener Rout

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The Portland Trail Blazers began their 2026/27 NBA season with a resounding 124-83 win against the Phoenix Suns. They set franchise records with a 43-12 first quarter and became the first team in 25 years to start a season with a 20-0 run. Damian Lillard led the scoring with 15 points, and Israeli player Deni Avdija contributed 9 points.

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Portland Trail Blazers set franchise records with a 43-12 first quarter in their season opener.
The Trail Blazers achieved a 124-83 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the 2026/27 NBA season.
Portland became the first team in 25 years to begin a season with a 20-0 scoring run.
Damian Lillard scored 15 points in the first half to lead the Trail Blazers' offense.
Israeli player Deni Avdija contributed 9 points to Portland's dominant win.

The Portland Trail Blazers kicked off their 2026/27 NBA season with a dominant 124-83 victory over the Phoenix Suns, highlighted by a record-breaking first quarter. In the opening 12 minutes, the Trail Blazers outscored the Suns 43-12, establishing a 31-point lead and setting a new franchise record for the best first quarter in a season opener. This performance also marked the team's best opening quarter in a decade, surpassing their 25-point lead against New Orleans in the 2015/2016 season.

Portland's explosive start continued beyond the first quarter, as they extended their lead to 39 points by halftime, heading into the break with a 72-33 advantage. The team also achieved another significant milestone by becoming the first team in 25 years to start a season with a 20-0 run. The article notes that it remains to be seen if this strong start is indicative of the rest of their season.

Key players contributed to the overwhelming win. Damian Lillard led the scoring with 15 points after two quarters, supported by Toumani Camara with 15 points and Ja Morant with 10 points. Israeli player Deni Avdija also added 9 points in the dominant performance.