This Western Conference matchup pits the Phoenix Suns against the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, with the Suns looking to capitalize on Portland’s five-game losing streak. Phoenix enters as favorites despite missing Devin Booker, while the Blazers’ depleted roster could hinder their ability to compete in this Pacific Northwest showdown.
Venue Location
Moda Center, Portland, Oregon.
This arena seats approximately 19,393 fans and is known for its passionate “Rip City” crowd, though attendance has dipped during the Blazers’ rebuild.
Tipoff is scheduled for 11:00 PM ET (8:00 PM PT / 4:00 AM GMT on February 4).
The game will be broadcast on NBC/Peacock, KUNP (Blazers), and AZFamily (Suns), with streaming available on NBA League Pass.
Injury Report
Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker (G) – Out (Right Ankle Sprain); Jalen Green (G) – Questionable (Left Hip Contusion/Right Hamstring Injury Management).
Booker’s absence shifts scoring to Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant; Green, if out, further strains the backcourt.
Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard (G) – Out (Left Achilles Tendon); Kris Murray (F) – Out (Lumbar Strain); Matisse Thybulle (G/F) – Out (Right Knee Tendinopathy); Deni Avdija (F) – Doubtful (Low Back Strain); Scoot Henderson (G) – Doubtful (Left Hamstring Tear); Jrue Holiday (G) – Questionable (Personal Reasons).
Lillard’s injury is a massive blow to playmaking; if Avdija and Henderson sit, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe will shoulder the load.
Key Player Matchups
Injuries force adjustments, with the Suns’ veteran core facing Portland’s youth movement. Phoenix’s size could dominate inside, while the Blazers aim to push the pace.
| Matchup | Suns Player | Blazers Player | Notes |
| Point Guard | Tyus Jones (12.5 PPG, 6.2 APG) | Anfernee Simons (22.4 PPG, 5.1 APG) | Jones’ efficiency vs. Simons’ volume scoring; Simons exploits if Holiday out. |
| Shooting Guard | Bradley Beal (18.6 PPG) | Shaedon Sharpe (16.8 PPG) | Beal steps up without Booker; Sharpe’s athleticism tests Suns’ perimeter D. |
| Small Forward | Royce O’Neale (11.2 PPG) | Jerami Grant (20.5 PPG) | O’Neale’s defense vs. Grant’s scoring; key for transition opportunities. |
| Power Forward | Kevin Durant (27.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG) | Toumani Camara (9.4 PPG) | Mismatch alert: Durant’s mid-range vs. Camara filling in if Avdija out. |
| Center | Jusuf Nurkic (12.1 PPG, 10.4 RPG) | Deandre Ayton (14.2 PPG, 9.8 RPG) | Revenge game: Nurkic vs. former team; Ayton’s rebounding vs. Nurkic’s physicality. Bench: Suns’ Eric Gordon (shooting) vs. Blazers’ Dalano Banton (energy). |
Recent Team Forms
Phoenix Suns: 7-3 in their last 10 games, averaging 116.8 PPG while allowing 112.4 PPG.
Won three of last four before a 117-93 loss to the Clippers; strong ATS (6-4 last 10), led by Durant’s 28 PPG recently. Defense improving (top-10 in blocks).
Portland Trail Blazers: 2-8 in their last 10 games, on a five-game losing streak, averaging 108.2 PPG while allowing 120.5 PPG.
Recent 130-111 loss to Cleveland; Simons (24 PPG lately) provides spark, but defense ranks bottom-5, allowing 115+ in four straight.
Series History
The all-time regular-season series favors the Suns 135-114 in 249 games.
Phoenix has dominated recently, winning 13 of the last 20 meetings.
The Suns won the first matchup this season 127-110 on November 18, 2025, in Portland. In playoffs, Portland leads 16-15 in 31 games, including a 4-2 first-round win in 2010.
Betting Trends
Suns: 25-25 ATS overall; 14-11 ATS on road; 18-5 SU as favorites. Over in 28 of 50 games (56%).
Blazers: 27-22-1 ATS overall; 15-10 ATS at home; 12-20 SU as underdogs. Under in 26 of 50 games (52%).
Game Odds
Phoenix Suns – 2.5
Portland Trail Blazers 218.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 2, 2026
