The Portland Trail Blazers' 127-110 home loss to the Phoenix Suns exposed the concerning Toumani Camara problem they are dealing with this season. Portland was shorthanded entering the contest without playmakers and shot creators such as Jerami Grant (illness), Jrue Holiday (calf soreness), and Scoot Henderson (hamstring tear), among others. Portland desperately needed others to step up in their absence, yet Camara finished with just six points, three assists, two rebounds, and four turnovers in 32 minutes. He shot 2-of-10 from the field and 2-of-9 from beyond the arc, highlighting the shooting regression he's had in Year 3.
This season, Camara is averaging 12.