On February 22, 2026, the Portland Trail Blazers secured a 92-77 victory over the Phoenix Suns, led by Donovan Clingan's impressive performance. Clingan's 23 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocked shots were instrumental in the win. Jerami Grant also contributed 23 points, helping the Trail Blazers bounce back from a previous loss to the Denver Nuggets. The game was a close affair, with Portland building a 20-point lead by the end of the third quarter, but the Suns mounted a late comeback, cutting the deficit to 80-69 with 7:36 left. Collin Gillespie led Phoenix with 18 points, and Jalen Green added 13. However, the Suns struggled with a low field goal percentage of 36.9%, and the 77 points scored were their season low. The game was sloppy, with both teams committing 21 and 19 turnovers, respectively. Portland took a 47-40 lead into halftime, with Grant leading the way with 12 points. Unfortunately, the Trail Blazers lost their leading scorer, Deni Avdija, after just one minute due to a lower back injury. The Suns were missing several key players, including All-Star Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, and Jordan Goodwin, who are collectively averaging over 70 points per game. The Trail Blazers will host Minnesota on Tuesday night, while the Suns will welcome Boston to their arena. This game highlighted the challenges faced by both teams, with the Suns' struggles against a short-handed roster and the Trail Blazers' resilience in the face of injuries.
