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Lillard's return, Morant's debut spark Blazers' blowout win
Lillard's return, Morant's debut spark Blazers' blowout win
Lillard's return, Morant's debut spark Blazers' blowout win

Published on: 10/22/2026

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (#1) scores on a scooping layup at the rim during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (#23) screams after drawing a foul during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (#33) throws down an alley-oop dunk during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (#0) watches the shot clock during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (#8) shoots a pull-up jumper during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (#1) reacts toward the crowd after a basket during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (#33) drives toward the lane during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (#00) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (#20) during an NBA game at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (#0) shoots a three-pointer as the shot clock expires during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (#8) works on the low block during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard forward Deni Avdija (#8) drives to the basket during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (#8) draws contact on a drive to the basket during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (#8) makes a sign with three fingers after knocking down a three-pointer during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (#1) covers his face with three fingers after knocking down a three-pointer during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (#33) slices to the rim for a two-handed layup attempt during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (#1) motions toward the sideline after a basket during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (#8) slides a pass down low to center Donvan Clingan on the baseline during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (#0) calls out a defensive play following a timeout during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (#33) reacts after knocking down a three-pointer during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara leads the team huddle before an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija takes the floor during player introductions before an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (#8) high-fives guard Ja Morant after a basket leading to a timeout during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori calls out a defensive set during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan reacts after a scoring barrage during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon (middle) sits alongside general manager Joe Cronin (second from left) and Sheel Tyle (left) during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (#23) with a two-handed dunk in traffic during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (#35) with a rebound during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (#33) protects the rim during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (#1) pulls down a defensive rebound during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (#1) reaches for a defensive rebound during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard takes the floor during player introductions before an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (center) and teammates during the national anthem before an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

After he strolled to the dais for a postgame interview and started to reflect on his emotional and triumphant Rip City return, Damian Lillard was asked about his raucous pregame ovation that lasted roughly 15 seconds and roared around Moda Center.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026/10/trail-blazers-open-season-with-rout-reunion-redemption-andfun.html

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