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Blazers win over Suns but lose Vit Krejci to leg injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:47 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Blazers win over Suns but lose Vit Krejci to leg injury

Summary

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a 132-119 victory against the Phoenix Suns on November 4, improving their record to 6-1. However, the team suffered a significant loss when reserve guard Vit Krejci was injured during the game. With just over two minutes left in the third quarter, Krejci sustained a leg fracture while defending against Miles Bridges. He was unable to return, and the extent of the injury suggests a lengthy rehabilitation. This injury adds to the Blazers' current challenges, as they also have guards Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe sidelined due to their injuries.

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Status Watch

•Blazers improve to 6-1 with Wednesday's victory over the Suns.
•Vit Krejci suffered a leg fracture and will not return this season.
•Krejci joins Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe on the injured list.
•Krejci averaged 10.1 minutes off the bench this season.
•Morant is expected to miss about a month with a hamstring injury.

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6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Blazers lose guard to painful injury in win vs. Suns

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The Portland Trail Blazers’ strong start to the 2026-27 season continued on Wednesday with a 132-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns to move to 6-1 on the new campaign. However, they did not come out of that battle unscathed. With a little over two minutes remaining in the third quarter, reserve guard Vit Krejci took a hit as he defended Miles […] The post Blazers lose guard to painful injury in win vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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