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Live stream: Blazers 54, Suns 76
The Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) play against the Phoenix Suns (0-0) at Footprint Center
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Monday October 16, 2023
Portland Trail Blazers 54, Phoenix Suns 76 (Half)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bradley Beal putting MOVES on the defender 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/E7LG0b0Rbr – 11:10 PM
Bradley Beal putting MOVES on the defender 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/E7LG0b0Rbr – 11:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Third time the Suns have scored 70 in the first half when at least 2 of their Big 3 has played. Yes, it’s preseason, and yes, the level of competition matters, but this offense is going to be really, really, really, really, really hard to stop – 11:09 PM
Third time the Suns have scored 70 in the first half when at least 2 of their Big 3 has played. Yes, it’s preseason, and yes, the level of competition matters, but this offense is going to be really, really, really, really, really hard to stop – 11:09 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
KD still working the refs despite the number of calls, and it’s working. – 11:02 PM
KD still working the refs despite the number of calls, and it’s working. – 11:02 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Beal shows off the handles to find Mezie for the score. pic.twitter.com/T8dLiaMHrS – 11:02 PM
Beal shows off the handles to find Mezie for the score. pic.twitter.com/T8dLiaMHrS – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal penetrate and dish, Suns up 13. Timeout Blazers. #RipCity #Suns – 10:55 PM
Beal penetrate and dish, Suns up 13. Timeout Blazers. #RipCity #Suns – 10:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh my. That Bradley Beal move was NOT approved for preseason basketball, my goodness – 10:55 PM
Oh my. That Bradley Beal move was NOT approved for preseason basketball, my goodness – 10:55 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Elevemos una plegaria por Doug McDermott, quien recibió el embiste de Cam Whitmore hace unos minutos.
pic.twitter.com/GskPFO8pcI – 10:50 PM
Elevemos una plegaria por Doug McDermott, quien recibió el embiste de Cam Whitmore hace unos minutos.
pic.twitter.com/GskPFO8pcI – 10:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal hasn’t got it going from the floor yet, but he’s gotten to the free-throw line 7 times already. Think we’re gonna see a different Suns team this year in terms of 3PAs and FTAs – 10:47 PM
Bradley Beal hasn’t got it going from the floor yet, but he’s gotten to the free-throw line 7 times already. Think we’re gonna see a different Suns team this year in terms of 3PAs and FTAs – 10:47 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Suns 36, Blazers 23: end of first quarter. 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist for Duop Reath. 7 points, 3 rebounds/assists for @ShaedonSharpe. 7 points, 3 rebounds for @JabariWalker. POR shooting 46 percent, PHX 48 percent. – 10:44 PM
Suns 36, Blazers 23: end of first quarter. 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist for Duop Reath. 7 points, 3 rebounds/assists for @ShaedonSharpe. 7 points, 3 rebounds for @JabariWalker. POR shooting 46 percent, PHX 48 percent. – 10:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Been seeing some hit or miss ball handling so far in 1st quarter, but that Booker hit ahead to Metu for the dunk is an example of just finding the open man instead of looking to get the ball to a traditional point guard.
Suns up 36-23 after one. Booker 17 points. #Suns #RipCity – 10:43 PM
Been seeing some hit or miss ball handling so far in 1st quarter, but that Booker hit ahead to Metu for the dunk is an example of just finding the open man instead of looking to get the ball to a traditional point guard.
Suns up 36-23 after one. Booker 17 points. #Suns #RipCity – 10:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 36, POR 23
Booker: 17 Pts, 2 Ast, 4-5 3P
Durant: 6 Pts, 2 Ast, 2-4 FG
Allen: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
Reath: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 4-4 FG – 10:42 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 36, POR 23
Booker: 17 Pts, 2 Ast, 4-5 3P
Durant: 6 Pts, 2 Ast, 2-4 FG
Allen: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
Reath: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 4-4 FG – 10:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel had talked about getting Chimezie Metu some reps at the 5, and it looks like we’re gonna see it here early tonight – 10:37 PM
Frank Vogel had talked about getting Chimezie Metu some reps at the 5, and it looks like we’re gonna see it here early tonight – 10:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Metu at the 5 tonight.
Booker-Beal-Okogie-KBD-Metu out of the timeout – 10:36 PM
Metu at the 5 tonight.
Booker-Beal-Okogie-KBD-Metu out of the timeout – 10:36 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Duop “That Thing” Reath with 9 points, 3 offensive rebounds, the last of which lead to a Shaedon Sharpe floater, a defensive rebound and an assist in 9 minutes. – 10:34 PM
Duop “That Thing” Reath with 9 points, 3 offensive rebounds, the last of which lead to a Shaedon Sharpe floater, a defensive rebound and an assist in 9 minutes. – 10:34 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
If these calls keep one of the Blazers in street clothes might need to Warren Sapp – 10:29 PM
If these calls keep one of the Blazers in street clothes might need to Warren Sapp – 10:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
If this is Devin Booker’s pull-up 3 game now, good luck to defenses everywhere – 10:28 PM
If this is Devin Booker’s pull-up 3 game now, good luck to defenses everywhere – 10:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Josh Okogie is the first Suns sub in for Bradley Beal. Game tied at 15, Devin Booker with 9 points in about 6 minutes – 10:27 PM
Josh Okogie is the first Suns sub in for Bradley Beal. Game tied at 15, Devin Booker with 9 points in about 6 minutes – 10:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns announcer welcomes back Deandre Ayton. Mostly cheers, but a smattering of boos as he’s shown on the jumbotron – 10:20 PM
Suns announcer welcomes back Deandre Ayton. Mostly cheers, but a smattering of boos as he’s shown on the jumbotron – 10:20 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Happened quick but Deandre Ayton was welcomed back by the PA. Mixed boos and cheers. – 10:20 PM
Happened quick but Deandre Ayton was welcomed back by the PA. Mixed boos and cheers. – 10:20 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Doup Reath’s ability to make the three with some regularity, something no other Portland big really does, might be what tilts the scales in favor of him getting aa contract, even if Moses Brown makes the team as well (as many assume he will). – 10:20 PM
Doup Reath’s ability to make the three with some regularity, something no other Portland big really does, might be what tilts the scales in favor of him getting aa contract, even if Moses Brown makes the team as well (as many assume he will). – 10:20 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Grayson goes up and under and finishes the and-one 💪
5 early points for @GraysonJAllen pic.twitter.com/GVFo0NYTpb – 10:19 PM
Grayson goes up and under and finishes the and-one 💪
5 early points for @GraysonJAllen pic.twitter.com/GVFo0NYTpb – 10:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Don’t think enough people realized Grayson Allen started 70 games for the best regular-season team in the NBA last year when talking about the DA trade. He’s pretty good! – 10:17 PM
Don’t think enough people realized Grayson Allen started 70 games for the best regular-season team in the NBA last year when talking about the DA trade. He’s pretty good! – 10:17 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Grayson Allen definitely did not elbow Toumani Camara. You’re mistaken. – 10:15 PM
Grayson Allen definitely did not elbow Toumani Camara. You’re mistaken. – 10:15 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
There’s the running off a make again. Booker kicks it ahead at half-court to Allen with Beal in his corner. Camara has to defend a downhill drive and it’s an easy and-1 finish. – 10:15 PM
There’s the running off a make again. Booker kicks it ahead at half-court to Allen with Beal in his corner. Camara has to defend a downhill drive and it’s an easy and-1 finish. – 10:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton in the building, but sitting out tonight. #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/l8n2UhWvUD – 10:11 PM
Deandre Ayton in the building, but sitting out tonight. #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/l8n2UhWvUD – 10:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Former #Suns rookie Toumani Camara getting start for Blazers.
Part of Deandre Ayton trade.
“He’s been such a pleasant surprise for all of us. He’s just my type of guy man. He competes on every play. He’s tough, he’s aggressive.”
Blazers coach Chauncey Billups. #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/0I6YHPp9qH – 9:46 PM
Former #Suns rookie Toumani Camara getting start for Blazers.
Part of Deandre Ayton trade.
“He’s been such a pleasant surprise for all of us. He’s just my type of guy man. He competes on every play. He’s tough, he’s aggressive.”
Blazers coach Chauncey Billups. #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/0I6YHPp9qH – 9:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chauncey Billups on Toumani Camara: “He’s been such a pleasant surprise for all of us. He’s just my type of guy, man. He just competes on every play, he’s tough, he’s aggressive….He has confidence out there. I just love everything about Toumani, man.” – 9:41 PM
Chauncey Billups on Toumani Camara: “He’s been such a pleasant surprise for all of us. He’s just my type of guy, man. He just competes on every play, he’s tough, he’s aggressive….He has confidence out there. I just love everything about Toumani, man.” – 9:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The center matchup everyone in the building was waiting with bated breath for tonight is now official in the starting lineups.
Drew Eubanks vs. Duop Reath – 9:33 PM
The center matchup everyone in the building was waiting with bated breath for tonight is now official in the starting lineups.
Drew Eubanks vs. Duop Reath – 9:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton sitting out second preseason matchup against former team Phoenix Suns (w/videos) #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/HyMhV7eK05 – 9:05 PM
Deandre Ayton sitting out second preseason matchup against former team Phoenix Suns (w/videos) #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/HyMhV7eK05 – 9:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
He seems to me to have a motivation about him.”
Chauncey Billups on Deandre Ayton who Suns traded to Blazers.
“I’m going to give him the responsibility to do more, bit it’s all going to be based on his commitment level and what he wants to do.” #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/WpXp6EueT5 – 8:58 PM
He seems to me to have a motivation about him.”
Chauncey Billups on Deandre Ayton who Suns traded to Blazers.
“I’m going to give him the responsibility to do more, bit it’s all going to be based on his commitment level and what he wants to do.” #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/WpXp6EueT5 – 8:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
One minute of Bradley Beal and KD warming up: pic.twitter.com/CReuVDYbyP – 8:58 PM
One minute of Bradley Beal and KD warming up: pic.twitter.com/CReuVDYbyP – 8:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton (rest) isn’t playing tonight, Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. #Suns #RipCity – 8:40 PM
Deandre Ayton (rest) isn’t playing tonight, Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. #Suns #RipCity – 8:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons, Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant Matisse Thybulle, and Robert Williams are all out tonight for the Blazers – 8:38 PM
Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons, Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant Matisse Thybulle, and Robert Williams are all out tonight for the Blazers – 8:38 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Toumani Camara is starting tonight for the Blazers.
No Deandre Ayton. Portland is resting most of its veterans to give an extended look to the guys trying to make the team. – 8:37 PM
Toumani Camara is starting tonight for the Blazers.
No Deandre Ayton. Portland is resting most of its veterans to give an extended look to the guys trying to make the team. – 8:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“He thinks he can be one of the best centers in the league. I completely believe him.”
Chauncey Billups on Deandre Ayton embracing his fresh start in Portland and the Blazers finding out whether he can do more: pic.twitter.com/ibndhw6Q6W – 8:37 PM
“He thinks he can be one of the best centers in the league. I completely believe him.”
Chauncey Billups on Deandre Ayton embracing his fresh start in Portland and the Blazers finding out whether he can do more: pic.twitter.com/ibndhw6Q6W – 8:37 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Portland starters vs. Phoenix: Scoot, Shaedon, Toumani, Jabari and Duop. Ant, Malcolm, Matisse, Jerami, DA and Rob are all out. – 8:37 PM
Portland starters vs. Phoenix: Scoot, Shaedon, Toumani, Jabari and Duop. Ant, Malcolm, Matisse, Jerami, DA and Rob are all out. – 8:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grayson Allen is getting the nod in the fifth starter spot tonight. Suns want to see that look.
Jusuf Nurkic is up for rest, as is Yuta Watanabe. No Eric Gordon, either.
Drew Eubanks will start at center. – 8:34 PM
Grayson Allen is getting the nod in the fifth starter spot tonight. Suns want to see that look.
Jusuf Nurkic is up for rest, as is Yuta Watanabe. No Eric Gordon, either.
Drew Eubanks will start at center. – 8:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel said the Suns will have decided on the 5th starting spot by opening night, joking he won’t tell us until then. He also reiterated that spot isn’t “static,” and that they may try different lineups for certain stretches of the season just to explore – 8:32 PM
Frank Vogel said the Suns will have decided on the 5th starting spot by opening night, joking he won’t tell us until then. He also reiterated that spot isn’t “static,” and that they may try different lineups for certain stretches of the season just to explore – 8:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel starting Devin Booker, Brad Beal, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks. #Suns – 8:19 PM
Frank Vogel starting Devin Booker, Brad Beal, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks. #Suns – 8:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns starters for tonight against the Blazers: Grayson Allen, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks. Frank Vogel said Jusuf Nurkic and Yuta Watanabe are out resting tonight. Eric Gordon (hip tightness) is also out – 8:18 PM
Suns starters for tonight against the Blazers: Grayson Allen, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks. Frank Vogel said Jusuf Nurkic and Yuta Watanabe are out resting tonight. Eric Gordon (hip tightness) is also out – 8:18 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
catch the action TONIGHT, exclusively on @FOX12OREGON PLUS 📲
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/lIJEed0f4w – 7:38 PM
catch the action TONIGHT, exclusively on @FOX12OREGON PLUS 📲
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/lIJEed0f4w – 7:38 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jordan Goodwin and Saben Lee shooting pic.twitter.com/mSqDOjbFUb – 7:38 PM
Jordan Goodwin and Saben Lee shooting pic.twitter.com/mSqDOjbFUb – 7:38 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Let’s get it tonight, @Dbacks!
#EmbraceTheChaos pic.twitter.com/JYwFX7N7ET – 7:38 PM
Let’s get it tonight, @Dbacks!
#EmbraceTheChaos pic.twitter.com/JYwFX7N7ET – 7:38 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
ICYMI – @highkin and I had a great chat on @TheGardenReport, where we previewed Rob Williams embodying how this Blazers year will likely go.
‘Shoot a lot and try stuff’ youtube.com/live/_r128dkLv… – 7:30 PM
ICYMI – @highkin and I had a great chat on @TheGardenReport, where we previewed Rob Williams embodying how this Blazers year will likely go.
‘Shoot a lot and try stuff’ youtube.com/live/_r128dkLv… – 7:30 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Orlando Magic top assistant Nate Tibbetts finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury espn.com/wnba/story/_/i… – 7:24 PM
ESPN story on Orlando Magic top assistant Nate Tibbetts finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury espn.com/wnba/story/_/i… – 7:24 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Orlando Magic assistant Nate Tibbetts is finalizing a deal to become the next HC of the Phoenix Mercury.
He will be the highest paid coach in WNBA history, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/lxK8UdKkMM – 7:20 PM
Orlando Magic assistant Nate Tibbetts is finalizing a deal to become the next HC of the Phoenix Mercury.
He will be the highest paid coach in WNBA history, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/lxK8UdKkMM – 7:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton plans on ‘shutting some folks up’ with Trail Blazers; faces former team Phoenix Suns (w/videos) #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:14 PM
Deandre Ayton plans on ‘shutting some folks up’ with Trail Blazers; faces former team Phoenix Suns (w/videos) #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG all-time by a team:
107.7 — Suns
107.6 — Nuggets
106.5 — Lakers
105.7 — Thunder pic.twitter.com/X8xoFH2Shv – 5:40 PM
Most PPG all-time by a team:
107.7 — Suns
107.6 — Nuggets
106.5 — Lakers
105.7 — Thunder pic.twitter.com/X8xoFH2Shv – 5:40 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
NBA futures betting is in full swing. OKC’s Mark Daigneault is the ’23-’24 COY favorite, but the Suns’ Frank Vogel & Bucks’ Adrian Griffin could win in Year 1 in their new gigs. Heat HC Erik Spoelstra has never won this honor. My latest for @sportingnews
sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… – 5:22 PM
NBA futures betting is in full swing. OKC’s Mark Daigneault is the ’23-’24 COY favorite, but the Suns’ Frank Vogel & Bucks’ Adrian Griffin could win in Year 1 in their new gigs. Heat HC Erik Spoelstra has never won this honor. My latest for @sportingnews
sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… – 5:22 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Why Hasn’t Rob Williams Played in POR Yet? Jrue trade reaction w/ @Highkin | Powered by @FdSportsbook @_Oddsr @Factormeals twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:00 PM
Why Hasn’t Rob Williams Played in POR Yet? Jrue trade reaction w/ @Highkin | Powered by @FdSportsbook @_Oddsr @Factormeals twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Don’t feel anything’: Portland Trail Blazers big Deandre Ayton back in Phoenix to face Suns #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:49 PM
‘Don’t feel anything’: Portland Trail Blazers big Deandre Ayton back in Phoenix to face Suns #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:49 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Going live in about 10 minutes with @highkin. Join us for some #Celtics & #Blazers discussion, along with a look back at the Holiday trade & talking Rob/Brogdon’s futures.
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=_r128d… – 4:48 PM
Going live in about 10 minutes with @highkin. Join us for some #Celtics & #Blazers discussion, along with a look back at the Holiday trade & talking Rob/Brogdon’s futures.
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=_r128d… – 4:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Deandre Ayton says it “could’ve been worse” where he was traded 👀
(via @DuaneRankin)
pic.twitter.com/78IBNpbBVC – 4:30 PM
Deandre Ayton says it “could’ve been worse” where he was traded 👀
(via @DuaneRankin)
pic.twitter.com/78IBNpbBVC – 4:30 PM
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