Portland Trail Blazers Dominate Phoenix Suns in Season Opener
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The Portland Trail Blazers opened their season with a dominant 124-83 win against the Phoenix Suns. Israeli player Deni Avdija recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. New backcourt duo Damian Lillard and Ja Morant debuted, with Lillard scoring 25 points and Morant adding 14. The Suns' Devin Booker scored 23 points in the lopsided loss.
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- Portland Trail Blazers defeated Phoenix Suns 124-83 in their season opener.
- Israeli player Deni Avdija achieved a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
- Damian Lillard led Portland with 25 points, while Ja Morant added 14 points and 8 assists.
- Portland established a significant early lead, controlling the game throughout.
- Devin Booker scored 23 points for the Phoenix Suns.
The Portland Trail Blazers began their season with a resounding 124-83 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The game was effectively decided early on, as Portland established a commanding 21-0 lead within the first six minutes and closed the first quarter with a 43-12 advantage. This dominant performance marked the debut of Portland's new backcourt pairing, featuring the returning Damian Lillard and newly acquired Ja Morant. Lillard, playing his first game since recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, led Portland with 25 points, including six three-pointers. Morant contributed 14 points and 8 assists, showcasing the potential of the new backcourt duo. Scott Henderson added 15 points off the bench for Portland.
Israeli player Deni Avdija played 23.5 minutes, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double. He also recorded 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 turnovers. For the Suns, Devin Booker was the leading scorer with 23 points. The margin of victory for Portland reached as high as 50 points in the fourth quarter, highlighting their overwhelming control of the game.