These two Northwest foes face off on Thursday when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Utah Jazz who hold a 1.5-game lead in the standings.
The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to avoid a three-game losing streak as they’ve lost four of their last five games when they host the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Utah is already up 1-0 in this four-game season series beating the Trail Blazers on the road by 42 at the beginning of the month. Despite that lopsided victory, Portland is still a slight favorite holding the -3.5-point advantage at home tonight. The Trail Blazers are coming off another lopsided loss losing to the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Monday by a 132-108 final. Luka Doncic returned from missing two games to score 27 wich easily led the game.
How to Watch Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers:
Date: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NBA TV, ATT ROOT Sports Northwest Alt 1
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Daniel Gafford and Kyrie Irving were right behind him with 23-20 respectively. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 19 points. Jerami Grant has been a stable force for this team but scored just three points against the Mavericks. Utah might be similarly struggling like the Trail Blazers but they’ll need much more from one of its best to defend home court. Portland is looking for its elusive 10th win of the season tonight.
Utah is coming off a loss but would not be blamed too much for it as it came at the hands of the NBA’s best. The Jazz lost on Monday 124-113 against the Cleveland Cavaliers who have now won their 17th home game out of 18 after its matchup with the Jazz. Even with the loss though, Utah was led by Jordan Clarkson who had a game-high 27 points. This game is much more within reach for the Jazz and don’t be surprised if they pull off this upset for their eighth win of the season.
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