The Portland Trail Blazers continued their strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season with a 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns on November 4, 2026. The game took place at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, where Portland secured another important road victory.
Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 25 points. Donovan
Clingan and Deni Avdija also played important roles as Portland improved its
season record to 6-1. The Suns, meanwhile, suffered their fourth consecutive
defeat and dropped to 1-5.
Damian Lillard Leads Portland's Strong Performance
Portland entered the game with a 5-1 record after winning
its previous road matches against the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets. The team
continued that form against Phoenix.
The Trail Blazers started slowly and trailed 34-29 after the
first quarter. However, they responded with a strong second quarter, scoring 43
points and limiting the Suns to 25. Portland maintained its advantage in the
third quarter and entered the final period with a comfortable lead.
Lillard finished with 25 points, while Donovan Clingan
recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds. Deni Avdija added 21 points and 12 assists.
Jrue Holiday also contributed 15 points from the bench.
Portland's latest win came after its 118-110 victory over
Denver on November 2. The team has now started the season with a perfect 5-0
record in away games.
Phoenix Suns Suffer Another Defeat
The Phoenix Suns entered the game looking to recover from
their 116-113 loss against the Golden State Warriors on November 2. However,
they could not stop Portland's attack.
Devin Booker was Phoenix's leading scorer with 33 points.
Jalen Green added 22 points, while Miles Bridges finished with 18.
The Suns scored 34 points in the first quarter and managed
34 more in the fourth. However, Portland's strong second and third quarters
made it difficult for Phoenix to recover.
The defeat also continued a difficult period for the Suns,
who have now lost four games in a row.
Portland Have Already Beaten Phoenix Twice
The November 4 result was Portland's second win over Phoenix
this season. The Trail Blazers had also defeated the Suns 124-83 in their
season opener on October 21.
These two results give Portland an early advantage in the
season series. The latest victory also shows that the team can maintain its
scoring form away from home.
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What's Next for the Trail Blazers and Suns?
The Portland Trail Blazers are scheduled to face the Los
Angeles Lakers on November 6, 2026. They will look to continue their winning
run in another road game.
The Phoenix Suns will face the Orlando Magic on November 5.
The team will need a better defensive performance if it wants to end its losing
streak.
Portland will aim to build on its strong start, while
Phoenix will be looking for a much-needed win in its next game.
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