Suns rebound without Devin Booker, Chris Paul to rout Trail Blazers

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Even without their All-Star backcourt, the Phoenix Suns are a heavy load to handle.

Cam Johnson scored 20 points, Deandre Ayton added 18 and the Suns became the first NBA team to 50 wins this season by easily beating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-90 on Wednesday night.

"It feels good," Johnson said. "Fifty is a big benchmark in this league, but now we want to get to 60."

That's certainly a good possibility. The Suns just need to play .500 ball the rest of the regular season to reach 60 wins.

Phoenix won this one without starting guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Paul’s been out since Feb. 16 because of a broken thumb and could miss the rest of the regular season. Booker was placed in the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols Wednesday, but the Suns didn't flinch.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) and Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

"We know how to adjust," Ayton said.

Johnson was 6 of 8 from the field, and Ayton 9 of 12 to help Phoenix end a two-game skid and break a tie with Golden State for the NBA's best home record at 27-7. Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder each added 15 points, with Bridges shooting 6 of 9.

Brandon Williams had a career-high 14 points for Portland. The depleted Trail Blazers have lost three straight since the All-Star break — all by at least 30 points — and fell to 25-37. They shot just 38.5% from the field and were hurt by 19 turnovers.

Portland is adjusting to an overhauled roster after a busy trade deadline.