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Deni Avdija Stars With Double-Double in Trail Blazers' Season Opener Win

The Portland Trail Blazers, featuring Israeli player Deni Avdija, opened their 2026/27 NBA season on Thursday, 22 October 2026, with a dominant 126-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

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01The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 126-95 in their 2026/27 NBA season opener on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
02Portland set a franchise record by establishing a 31-point lead, 43-12, by the end of the first quarter.
03The Trail Blazers became the first NBA team in 25 years to open a season with a 20-0 run.
04Portland extended its lead to 39 points by halftime, leading the Phoenix Suns 72-39.
05Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara led the first-half scoring for Portland with 15 points each.
06Israeli player Deni Avdija scored 9 points in the first half and recorded a double-double in the victory.

Portland established a historic 31-point lead in the first quarter, ending the period with a 43-12 scoreline. This marked the best opening quarter in franchise history and the team's best start in a decade. During this opening stretch, the Trail Blazers recorded a 20-0 run, becoming the first NBA team to start a season with such a run in 25 years.

By halftime, Portland had extended its lead to 39 points, leading 72-39. Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara each scored 15 points in the first half, while Ja Morant added 10 points. Deni Avdija contributed 9 points in the first half and went on to record a double-double to help secure the season-opening win.

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