Damian Lillard drops 25 points in Trail Blazers return, leads historic 41-point rout over Suns in season opener
PORTLAND, Oregon— Damian Lillard scored 25 points in his first regular-season game since rejoining the Trail Blazers, leading Portland to a 124-83 season-opening rout of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA on Wednesday night. Offseason addition Ja Morant had 14 points and eight assists for the Blazers, who jumped out to a 21-0 lead and led by as many as 52 points. Toumani Camara added 18 points. READ: NBA preview: Blazers look to build on last season with Lillard, Morant Devin Booker, embarking on his 1
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Damian Lillard Highlights (25 Points, 6 Assists) | Trail Blazers 124, Suns 83 | Oct. 21, 2026
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Trail Blazers Obliterate Suns in Historic Season Opener
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Yahoo: 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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Yahoo: Lillard returns with 25 points, Morant debuts and the Blazers rout the Suns 124-83
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