Jazz vs Trail Blazers
Thu, Feb 12
Final
Jazz
Jazz
(18 - 37)
119
-
135
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(26 - 29)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 31 | 32 | 23 | 33 | 119 |
| Trail Blazers | 28 | 33 | 40 | 34 | 135 |
Venue: Delta Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Brice Sensabaugh
UTA | #28 | F
28
4
0
Donovan Clingan
POR | #23 | C
23
18
7
Smart Game Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers has a 68% chance of winning the game
Despite Utah's recent momentum, the Trail Blazers' rebounding dominance and superior veteran depth should overwhelm a Jazz roster missing its primary playmaker and rim protector.
Key Analysis
- • Utah is significantly hampered by the absence of starting point guard Keyonte George (ankle) and center Walker Kessler (shoulder), removing their top playmaker and best interior defender.
- • Portland holds a massive advantage on the glass, ranking 6th in the NBA with 45.9 rebounds per game led by Donovan Clingan's 11.4 boards.
- • The Blazers dominated the last head-to-head meeting on January 6, crushing the Jazz 137-117 behind Deni Avdija's 33 points.
- • Utah's defense is the league's worst, allowing 126.4 points per game on 49% shooting, which plays into the hands of Portland's scorers like Jerami Grant and Avdija.
- • Portland is desperate to snap a four-game road losing streak and has the motivation edge over a 18-37 Jazz team that benefits from losing for draft position.
- • To pull off an upset, the Jazz need a massive performance from trade acquisition Jaren Jackson Jr. to neutralize Portland's interior scoring.
