Portland Plays Phoenix, Looks for 5th Straight Road Win
- The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten road record to 5-0. Damian Lillard scored 25 points while Donovan Clingan added 24 points and 11 rebounds.
- Portland dominated the second quarter with a 43-25 scoring run, fueled by forward Deni Avdija's 21 points and 12 assists. This surge helped the Trail Blazers overcome a five-point first-quarter deficit.
- Following the victory, head coach Micah Nori confirmed that reserve wing Vit Krejci suffered a leg fracture during the third quarter. Nori described the locker room atmosphere as "very somber."
- With Krejci sidelined, Chris Youngblood will step into the rotation to fill the void. Coach Nori said the team may utilize two-way players to maintain roster depth during this stretch.
- Portland's 6-1 record marks the franchise's best seven-game opening since the 1999-2000 season. The team continues its road trip Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first NBA Cup game of the year.
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Trail Blazers Suffer Vit Krejci Fracture News After Victory Over Suns
A Vit Krejci fracture has dealt a devastating blow to the Portland Trail Blazers‘ rotation following their impressive 132-119 road victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.While the win extended Portland’s road winning streak to five games and improved their record to 6-1, the postgame focus quickly shifted from the court to the locker […]
Vit Krejci Suffers Fractured Lower Leg
Vit Krejci suffered a fractured lower leg against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, according to Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori. Krejci suffered the injury in the third quarter when attempting to take a charge from Miles Bridges. Krejci is averaging 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds on the year.
NBA: Damian Lillard, Blazers stay hot on road, keep Suns reeling
Damian Lillard tied a season high with 25 points, Deni Avdija had 21 points and 12 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on Wednesday to remain unbeaten on the road.
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Independent EspañolThe Portland team beat their rival with a strong second quarter, highlighting the performances of Lillard and Clingan.Visitors accumulate five consecutive wins, while Booker led the local effort without reversing the scoreboard.
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