Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview

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The Portland Trail Blazers play their first home game of the year against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center. After a tight victory over the Sacramento Kings in their opening game of the season, Portland comes into this game.

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The game will be available to watch on Root Sports Plus, Bally Sports Arizona, and NBA League Pass. 

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Blazers Injuries: Guard Gary Payton II, center Olivier Sarr, and forward Trendon Watford are all out for this game.

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Suns Injuries: Forward Jae Crowder and guard Landry Shamet have been listed as out for this matchup.

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The Suns were the league’s best regular season team last year, winning 64 games before being eliminated from the playoffs in the second round.  

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The Suns won three of four matchups against the Blazers last season, with the Blazers’ lone win coming in a 134-105 blowout very early into last season.