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On December 14, the Portland Trail Blazers (6-16) will host the Utah Jazz (8-16) at Moda Center.
The Utah Jazz have been struggling, having dropped 5 of their previous 7 matches overall, but they will be looking a lot better after defeating the Knicks 117-113 in their last contest to end a three-game losing streak. With 26 points and 7 assists on 10 of 18 shots, Collin Sexton paced the club, while Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points. The Jazz kept the Knicks to only 19 points in the second quarter, erasing an early 10-point advantage. They then erupted for 37 points to take a 17-point lead, which was sufficient to escape with the close victory at home. As a team, the Jazz hit 43% from the field and 16 of 42 from 3-point range. Utah’s defense was atrocious in the game prior to the most recent one, giving up 134 points to Oklahoma City, who converted 52.1% of their shots and drained 18 long balls.
In the meantime, the Portland Trail Blazers, who lost their away game versus the Clippers 132-127 in their last game, will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak. With 38 points on 10 of 23 shooting, Anfernee Simons headed the squad, while Shaedon Sharpe followed with 27 points and 6 assists. The Trail Blazers rallied from an initial 14-point disadvantage to take the edge late in the 4th quarter, shooting 47% from the field and 19 of 40 from three points, but the Clippers closed the last 1:13 on a 10–4 run to steal the game from them. Jerami Grant is anticipated to be out for Portland, while DeAndre Ayton is questionable and Malcolm Brogdon, on the other hand, is expected to be checked day by day. Portland will need to look at their depth for this game.
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Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Game Information
- Date: 12/14/2023
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL.
- How to Watch Jazz vs Trail Blazers: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
