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Jamie Carragher has backed Luis Suarez to score an astonishing 50 goals for Barcelona this season.The Sky Sports pundit played alongside the Uruguay striker at Liverpool before his move to La Liga in 2014 and has seen him score 35 goals in 33 games so far in his second season in Spain.And Carragher reckons he has emerged as one of the best players in the world, playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar, at the Nou Camp. Suarez was always a fantastic player but with Barcelona hes moved up another level he told Barcelonas official website.We always knew how good he was at Liverpool, but had to do that in the Champions League. Now hes one of the greatest players in world football.You wonder how many goals hell get by the end of the season. He should be looking at maybe 50 goals. Luis Suarez put the finishing touch to a brilliant piece of play with Lionel Messi against Valencia in December Carragher was at the Nou Camp to watch Suarez score four goals in Wednesdays 7-0 victory over Valencia in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.And he felt he might have scored even more if he hadnt been so keen to assist fellow forwards Messi and Neymar.Barca have three star players at the front and theyre very unselfish, he added.They always try to assist each other. They scored seven against Valencia, but it could have been 10 or 12 if they had been more selfish or ruthless.But they all want to see each other do well - and I think thats a great trait of Barcelona.Also See:Europes form tableBarcelona 7-0 ValenciaLa Liga videoRevista de la LigaAuthentic Custom Predators Jersey . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement. Cheap Predators Jerseys . 1 position. 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He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games.PORTLAND, Ore. -- A pregame chat with teammate Dwyane Wade inspired Jimmy Butler against the Blazers.Butler went on to have 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls opened a six-game road trip with a 113-88 victory over Portland on Tuesday night.Wade had 19 points for Chicago, which extended its modest winning streak to three games. Former Blazers center Robin Lopez added 13 points and 11 rebounds.I was talking to D-Wade before the game and he tells me to go out with a killer instinct, make them adjust to you -- go out with a full head of steam and show them why you are one of the best players in the league, Butler said. Thats what I try to do. Having D-Wade tell me that makes me think there is some truth to it.The Blazers, who had won five of six, were cold from the start, falling behind by as many as 26 points. Damian Lillard, who made just two shots from the field in the first half, finished with 19 points.Chicago, coming off a 106-95 victory over Washington on Saturday, was without Rajon Rondo because of a left ankle sprain. Jerian Grant made his first start of the season and had 18 points.The Blazers played their third straight game without starting forward Al-Farouq Aminu, who has a sore left calf and is expected to be re-evaluated next week. Meyers Leonard has been inserted into the lineup in his absence, but he struggled and played 15 minutes with no points.The Bulls built a 20-7 lead to open the game as Portland struggled, hitting just two of 13 shots. The Blazers were outscored 35-14 in the first quarter.Butler led the way with 11 points. Lillard, who was ranked third in the league with an average of 30.7 points a game, went 0 for 7 from the floor and didnt make his first basket until midway through the second quarter.Once we got in that hole we couldnt dig out, Lillard said.Butler finished the half with 19 points and the Bulls led 56-37. Wade had a two-handed dunk to extend Chicagos lead to 66-42.We believe in ourselves, we are buying into the system, everyone is working on their game, Butler said.dddddddddddd We are actually paying attention to the scouting reports and doing what were supposed to do to win.Blazers coach Terry Stotts was asked if it was just one of those nights for Portland.I dont know, I think its difficult to evaluate. You ask about effort? When you shoot 20 percent (in the first quarter) I dont think thats effort, Stotts said. So thats why its a little difficult to evaluate when youre struggling on the offensive end.TIP-INSBulls: The Bulls lead the league with an average of 13.6 offensive rebounds per game. They had 19 against Portland. ... Doug McDermott was also out because of a concussion. ... Lopez and LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum and Wesley Matthews all left the Blazers prior to last season, leaving Lillard as the lone starter to return.Trail Blazers: The Trail Blazers hosted the teams first Pride Night to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Proceeds from special sweatshirts and a raffle will go to the Q Center, a local LGBTQ community center. ... At the half, the Blazers also honored athletes who participated in this summers Rio Olympics with Oregon ties, including hurdler Devon Allen and marathoner Galen Rupp.JERIANS START: Grant made his first start a memorable one. In addition to his 18 points he also had five steals.Jerian stepped in big tonight, guarding one of the best point guards in the league, Wade said. He just found out right before the game that he was starting and he played big for us tonight.BULLS IN PORTLAND: Chicago has won two consecutive games in the Rose City for the first time since 1995-98, when it won three straight.UP NEXT:Bulls: Chicago visits the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.Trail Blazers: Portland embarks on a five-game road trip, starting with the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. ' ' '