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Inquirer.net - Oct 22, 2026

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

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