Suns Host Trail Blazers to Open Homestand
Phoenix looks to snap a four-game skid with Portland visiting Wednesday after a close loss at Golden State.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
The Phoenix Suns host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday to open a seven-game homestand. Phoenix has lost four of five games, most recently falling 116-113 at Golden State on Monday after failing to hold a 17-point lead.
Why it matters
The Suns have struggled to close games and defend, and a home stretch offers a chance to reverse the slide. Portland has won all four of its road games this season, making the matchup a test of Phoenix's ability to stop a team playing well away from home.
Phoenix ranks last in the league in defensive efficiency at 124.5 points allowed per 100 possessions, while Golden State shot 42.9% from the floor and made 31 free throws in Monday's win. Deni Avdija is averaging 23.8 points for Portland, but the extraction does not specify his recent game-by-game output.
The players
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are an NBA franchise based in Phoenix, Arizona, currently seeking to end a four-game losing streak.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are an NBA franchise based in Portland, Oregon, that has won all four of its road games this season.
Devin Booker
Devin Booker is the Phoenix Suns guard who fouled out against Golden State after a disputed charging call.
Draymond Green
Draymond Green is the Golden State Warriors forward who was ejected after tackling Khaman Maluach in Monday's game.
The details
Phoenix lost Monday's game at Golden State after committing seven fourth-quarter turnovers, and Jalen Green missed an intentional free throw with 6.0 seconds left. Booker fouled out with 57.6 seconds remaining after a disputed charging call, and Draymond Green was ejected after a tackle on Khaman Maluach.
Timeline
October 21: Portland beat Phoenix 124-83 in the teams' opening game.
Monday: Phoenix lost 116-113 at Golden State after leading by 17 points.
Wednesday: Phoenix hosts Portland to open a seven-game homestand.
Season Trajectory
Phoenix's last-place defensive efficiency in the league puts its recent slide in context, as the team enters a home stretch needing defensive stops to climb back in the standings. Portland's unbeaten road record this season makes the Wednesday matchup a measure of whether the Suns can contend with teams that travel well.
Phoenix's defensive ranking and turnover issues bear directly on fantasy projections for Booker and Green's scoring output against Portland. The homestand schedule means the Suns will play seven straight games at home, which can affect ticket and broadcast planning for local fans.
The takeaway
Phoenix's late-game execution and defensive rebounding are the clearest areas to watch in the coming week. Monitoring whether the team can hold leads against Portland will show whether the recent slide is a short-term problem or a longer trend.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KNBR.
