The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are now on the court to kick off their season on a positive note. However, as Devin Booker's team was trailing Ja Morant's Blazers by a significant margin, both superstars also made headlines after getting testy with each other.
The cameras caught Morant brushing his shoulder against Booker, prompting the Suns star to shove him away. Fortunately, the confrontation did not escalate further.
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The Blazers' fast start was particularly notable given their new-look backcourt featuring Morant and Damian Lillard. Portland entered the season with high expectations after adding Morant, while Lillard's return provided another major boost to the team's offense.
Portland's ability to take control early against Phoenix offered an early glimpse of the team's potential. After the first quarter, the Blazers are leading 43-12.