Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan posts 24 points, 11 rebounds in win over Suns
The gist
Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan had 24 points and 11 rebounds in a 132-119 win at Phoenix.
Portland has won five straight on the road, and Clingan's role is growing.
How it unfolded
- Jan 26, 2026Clingan and teammate Yang Hansen are selected as 2026 Castrol Rising Stars, two of 28 players chosen.
- Nov 2, 2026The Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 118-110, and Clingan gives a postgame interview.
- Nov 4, 2026Clingan scores 24 points (9-of-12 shooting) with 11 rebounds and three blocks in 29 minutes as Portland wins 132-119 at Phoenix. Damian Lillard adds 25 and Deni Avdija 21 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds for the 6-1 Blazers.
Key terms
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team
- An annual NBA honor for top first-year players, forming the second five-man lineup of the All-Rookie Team.
- Castrol Rising Stars
- Most Valuable Player award of the NBA's Rising Stars exhibition game held during All-Star Weekend for young players.
- double-doubles
- In basketball, a single-game performance with ten or more in two statistical categories such as points, rebounds, or assists.
Source: Wikipedia