Ja Morant made his Portland debut with 14 points, five rebounds and eight assists as the Trail Blazers opened the season with a 124-83 win over the Phoenix Suns.
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Ja Morant showed flashes in his first game with the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds and eight assists in 23 minutes during a 124-83 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns.
Portland built early momentum, taking a 21-0 lead in the first six minutes of the game before Phoenix was able to get on the board, leaving the Blazers in control for most of the contest.
For Memphis, Ty Jerome opened the night with 45 points to lead all scorers in the league on opening night, while Morant’s stat line in Portland’s win stood out as a productive start despite being quieter than some preseason expectations.
After the game, Morant said, “Before we even stepped on the floor, Dame reminded me of what everyone been saying,” adding, “Just know we handled business; we ain’t gonna speak on it.”
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