NBA: Damian Lillard shines in return to Blazers during rout of Suns

GMA Network - Oct 22, 2026

Damian Lillard made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points in his first game in nearly 18 months and the Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with 21 consecutive points en route to a 124-83 dismantling of the visiting Phoenix Suns in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.

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