Blazers win 5th straight game to move into 1st in West

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers high fives Jrue Holiday #5 after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 25 points and Donovan Clingan added 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on Wednesday night.

Deni Avdija added 21 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds for the Trail Blazers (6-1), who have won five straight on the road.

Portland trailed by five after the first quarter before outscoring Phoenix 43-25 in the second to take a 72-59 halftime lead.

Devin Booker scored 33 points, including going 13 for 13 from the free throw line, to lead the Suns (1-5). Jalen Green added 22 points.

Up next

Trail Blazers: At Lakers on Friday night.

Nets: Host Magic on Thursday night.

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