Damian Lillard drops 25 points in Trail Blazers return, leads historic 41-point rout over Suns in season opener

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• Damian Lillard drops 25 points in Trail Blazers return, leads historic 41-point rout over Suns in season opener

  The Trail Blazers opened Wednesday night with a 21-0 run, the largest run to open a contest anywhere in the league over the past 25 years.

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  Article published:Oct 22, 12:27 AM ET

• Game Recap: Suns suffer 124-83 blowout loss to Trail Blazers in season opener

  PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers steals the ball from Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns opened the 2026–27 season ...

  Publisher:Bright Side of the SunArticle published:Oct 22, 12:33 AM ET

• Damian Lillard's Return, Ja Morant's Debut Key Blazers vs. Suns, Box Score Stats & Highlights

  Welcome back, Damian Lillard.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAArticle published:Oct 22, 12:28 AM ET

• Ja Morant shows off 3-point range on 1st bucket with Blazers

  Ja Morant put on a new NBA uniform for the first time in his career Wednesday. Fans envisioned the former Memphis Grizzlies star bringing his highlight reel dunks to the Portland Trail Blazers. But instead he showed his three-point range against the Phoenix Suns. Morant banked this basket from near the Moda Center logo to […] The post Ja Morant shows off 3-point range on 1st bucket with Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Oct 21, 11:03 PM ET

• Blazers To Start Ja Morant, Damian Lillard In Backcourt

  The Portland Trail Blazers will start Ja Morant in the backcourt alongside Damian Lillard to start the season. The Blazers acquired Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in an offseason trade. Morant and Lillard have overlapping skill-sets with their desire to be on the ball and their defensive liabilities. Lillard re-signed with the Blazers during the 2025 offseason, but sat out the entire 2025-26 season amid his Achilles rehabilitation.

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published:Oct 21, 4:49 PM ET

• Blazers’ Ja Morant to start alongside Damian Lillard in season opener vs. Suns

  Since the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant in an offseason trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, the glaring question of whether or not he would start alongside Damian Lillard in the backcourt has loomed large. New head coach Micah Nori has been secretive about his plans for Morant, Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and Scoot Henderson in […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant to start alongside Damian Lillard in season opener vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Oct 21, 3:08 PM ET

• Ja Morant's Role in Blazers' Lineup Reportedly Revealed For Debut With Damian Lillard

  Ja Morant will start next to Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazers' backcourt to open the 2026-27 season, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAArticle published:Oct 21, 3:14 PM ET

• Is Ja Morant actually going to come off the bench for Blazers with Damian Lillard returning?

  The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday for their season opener. All eyes will be on the team’s backcourt, with Damian Lillard returning from an Achilles injury and Ja Morant making his debut. The biggest question for the Trail Blazers heading into the contest is Morant’s place in […] The post Is Ja Morant actually going to come off the bench for Blazers with Damian Lillard returning? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Oct 21, 9:37 AM ET

• New NBA Rumors on Ja Morant's Expected Blazers Role Ahead of Debut Alongside Damian Lillard

  Ja Morant is reportedly expected to be thrust into an unfamiliar role during his first season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAArticle published:Oct 21, 9:14 AM ET