Trail Blazers Beat Suns 132-119 as Lillard and Clingan Stay Perfect on Road

The Portland Trail Blazers kept their perfect road record intact on Wednesday night, beating the Phoenix Suns 132-119 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix to move into first place in the Western Conference. Damian Lillard tied his season high with 25 points, Donovan Clingan posted his second straight double-double, and Portland turned a slow start into a comfortable win.

The win moved Portland to 6-1 overall and 5-0 away from home, the club's second-longest season-opening road winning streak since 1990-91. Phoenix fell to 1-5 with a fourth straight defeat, and Booker fouled out for the second straight game.

Key Points

• Portland beat Phoenix 132-119 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
• Damian Lillard scored 25 points with five assists, tying his season high; Donovan Clingan had 24 points and 11 rebounds.
• Deni Avdija added 21 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds, and reserve Jrue Holiday scored 15 points on 5-of-9 three-point shooting.
• Portland trailed 34-29 after the first quarter, then outscored Phoenix 43-25 in the second to lead 72-59 at halftime.
• Devin Booker led Phoenix with 33 points before fouling out, and Vit Krejci fractured his lower left leg late in the third quarter.

What Happened

Phoenix won the first quarter 34-29, feeding off its home crowd and Booker's early scoring, and for a while it looked as though the Suns might end their losing run. The Blazers answered with one of their best quarters of the young season, outscoring Phoenix 43-25 in the second period to take a 72-59 lead into halftime.

There was no way back for Phoenix after that. Portland led 104-85 entering the fourth, and the final margin of 13 points flattered the Suns: the game was effectively decided long before the final buzzer.

Lillard set the tone with 25 points and five assists, tying his best scoring night of the season. Clingan was just as important, finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds for his second consecutive double-double. Avdija did a bit of everything with 21 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds, while Holiday gave the second unit a lift with 15 points, hitting five of his nine attempts from three-point range.

Booker did all he could for Phoenix, scoring 33 points and making all 13 of his free throws, but he picked up his sixth foul and left the game for the second night in a row. Jalen Green added 22 points and Miles Bridges had 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists, yet Phoenix never found a way to slow Portland down.

Background and Context

Portland arrived in Phoenix as one of the surprise packages of the early season. The Blazers were already 5-1, and their road form had become the story of their autumn: they had won all four of their away games before Wednesday, putting them among the early pacesetters in the Western Conference. Their last win before this trip, a 136-129 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in late October, underlined the same point.

Phoenix, by contrast, came into the night searching for answers after three straight defeats, sitting at 1-4. The strong first quarter suggested they might steady the ship at home; instead, the second quarter exposed the gap between the two teams, and the defeat leaves Phoenix 1-5 and drifting.

Trail Blazers Beat Suns 132-119: Lillard and Clingan Lead the Surge

The headline numbers belong to Lillard and Clingan, and both performances told a story about how this Portland team is built. Lillard supplied the scoring punch and the calm when Phoenix threatened early, tying his season high with 25 points, and his ability to bend a defence keeps opening up shots for everyone else.

Clingan may have been the more telling performer. The young centre scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, his second double-double in as many games, against a Phoenix front line with no answer for his size and timing around the basket. Portland's offence looked best when the ball went through him in the paint.

Avdija's all-round line showed how many ways this Portland side can hurt an opponent: when the Suns took Lillard away, he became the playmaker, and when they sagged off the shooters, Holiday punished them from deep.

Reactions and Quotes

The main news after the game concerned Vit Krejci, who fractured his lower left leg late in the third quarter in a collision with Bridges. Head coach Micah Nori confirmed the injury after the game, and the forward is expected to be assessed further before Portland gives a timeline for his return. It was a sour note on an otherwise strong night, and Krejci's absence will test Portland's depth on the wing.

No post-game player quotations were carried in the wire reports available at publication. The numbers needed little explanation: a 43-point second quarter, a second straight double-double for Clingan and a season-high-tying night for Lillard.

Why It Matters

Portland's 5-0 road start is not a quirk of the schedule. Winning away from home is the hardest thing to do in the NBA, and the Blazers have now done it five times in a row to open the season, their second-longest such run since 1990-91.

It also changes how the rest of the league will treat them: a 6-1 team is a problem to solve, and opponents will now prepare for Portland like a contender. For the Suns, the defeat deepens an early-season worry. At 1-5 with four straight losses, Phoenix is already chasing the pack, and Booker's second consecutive foul-out shows how much the team leans on its star.

What Happens Next

Portland will look to protect its place at the top of the West as the road trip continues, keeping the winning run going while managing Krejci's absence. The Blazers have shown they can win in different ways, and that versatility will be tested again in their next outings.

Phoenix returns to work with clear priorities: tighten a defence that conceded 43 points in one quarter, keep Booker on the floor late in games, and end a four-game losing run before it defines the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score between the Trail Blazers and the Suns?
Portland beat Phoenix 132-119 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

How many points did Damian Lillard score?
Lillard scored 25 points with five assists, tying his season high.

What is Portland's record after the win?
The Blazers improved to 6-1 overall and 5-0 on the road, moving into first place in the Western Conference.

What happened to Vit Krejci?
Krejci fractured his lower left leg late in the third quarter in a collision with Miles Bridges, head coach Micah Nori confirmed.

How are the Suns doing this season?
Phoenix fell to 1-5 with a fourth straight loss, despite Devin Booker's 33 points.

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