portlandmercury.com/the-trail-blazers/trail-blazers-crush-phoenix-suns-in-first-game-of-the-season Trail Blazers Crush Phoenix Suns in First Game of the Season
The Trail Blazers opened their season with a 124-83 rout of the Phoenix Suns, powered by Damian Lillard's return after 18 months out; he scored 25. Fans were energized, though new owner Tom Dundon's stance on Portland and the Moda Center renovation looms over the team.
— via Portland Mercury, Taylor Griggs
