Portland faces conference foe Utah
1 week ago

Portland faces conference foe Utah

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trail Blazers -3; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Jazz visit Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers in Western Conference action Thursday. TOP PERFORMERS: Avdija is scoring 12.6 points per game with 5.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Trail Blazers. LAST 10 GAMES: Trail Blazers: 2-8, averaging 110.1 points, 41.2 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Jazz: 3-7, averaging 111.9 points, 45.9 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 6.4 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field.

Game Jazz Western Conference Opponents Utah Points Portland Trail Blazers Trail Blazers  utah  day  trail  points  conference  western  foe  opponents  rebounds  blazers  portland  game  shooting  jazz  faces

History of this topic

Portland visits Los Angeles on 7-game road slide
12 hours, 32 minutes ago

Portland visits Los Angeles on 7-game road slide

Associated Press  

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland will attempt to break its seven-game road slide when the Trail Blazers face Los Angeles. Los Angeles is fourth in the Western Conference with 50.1 points per game in the paint led by Anthony Davis averaging 14.8. The Lakers average 111.9 points per game, …

Utah faces New York, aims to halt 4-game skid
1 day, 12 hours ago

Utah faces New York, aims to halt 4-game skid

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah heads into the matchup against New York after losing four games in a row. The Knicks average 117.8 points per game, 2.0 fewer points than the 119.8 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 9-1, averaging 117.6 points, 45.6 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.6 steals …

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz
Trending News
1 day, 14 hours ago

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Russell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Denver’s Aaron Gordon sat out with a right calf strain and Utah’s John Collins missed his fourth …

Utah plays Philadelphia on 5-game home slide
5 days, 12 hours ago

Utah plays Philadelphia on 5-game home slide

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah aims to stop its five-game home slide with a victory against Philadelphia. The Jazz’s 14.0 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.6 more made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the 76ers allow. The 76ers average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game …

Henderson hits late jumper, Avdija and Sharpe each score 27 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 122-120
Trending News
5 days, 13 hours ago

Henderson hits late jumper, Avdija and Sharpe each score 27 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 122-120

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 27 points, and Scoot Henderson made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 122-120 on Thursday night. Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was away from the team following the recent death of his grandmother and will miss their next game …

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
1 week, 3 days ago

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Wembanyama is the first player with four 3-pointers and 10 blocks in a game in NBA history and the first player under 21 with multiple games …

Detroit plays Utah after overtime win
2 weeks ago

Detroit plays Utah after overtime win

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -4.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts the Utah Jazz following the Detroit Pistons’ 125-124 overtime win against the Miami Heat. The Jazz average 109.8 points per game, 4.0 fewer than the 113.8 the Pistons give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 4-6, averaging …

Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Portland 116-109 on Sunday night to extend the Trail Blazers’ losing streak to six games. The Suns never trailed in the first half, but the Trail Blazers began the third quarter with an 11-0 run to take a 62-57 lead. Simons’ 3-pointer gave Portland its first lead at …

Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs’ 118-116 win over Trail Blazers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs’ 118-116 win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night. The Blazers led by as many as 17 points in the final period, but San Antonio tied the game at 109 on a Jeremy Sochan free throw before …

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix looks to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Utah. The Jazz’s 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Suns allow. …

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into the matchup with San Antonio as losers of four games in a row. The Trail Blazers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Spurs allow. LAST …

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James. With James missing his first game of the season because of a left foot contusion, Max Christie started his second game for the …

John Collins scores 20 points, Jazz snap 5-game skid with 141-99 victory over the Trail Blazers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

John Collins scores 20 points, Jazz snap 5-game skid with 141-99 victory over the Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — John Collins scored 20 points, Keyonte George had 17 and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 141-99 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Trail Blazers: Portland was without Scoot Henderson for the fifth straight game because of a left quad contusion. Key Mmment Collin Sexton passed to Collins for a …

Powell scores 30 and Harden has 23 as the Clippers beat the Trail Blazers 127-105
4 weeks ago

Powell scores 30 and Harden has 23 as the Clippers beat the Trail Blazers 127-105

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Norman Powell scored 30 points, James Harden had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 on Tuesday night. HT Image Amir Coffey scored 19 points, hitting five 3-pointers, and Derrick Jones Jr. added 15 for the Clippers. The Clippers and Trail Blazers each finished 2-2 in NBA Cup West Group A play. …

Utah faces Oklahoma City, aims to end 4-game skid
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Utah faces Oklahoma City, aims to end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -14.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Oklahoma City as losers of four straight games. The Thunder’s 13.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.6 fewer made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Jazz …

Anthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Anthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 105-104 on Sunday night. Takeaways Lakers: James filled the playmaker role and Davis’ strong play gave Los Angeles a little cushion. Key Moment Sexton made a layup in the final …

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win
1 month ago

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -7.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Portland. The Trail Blazers are shooting 42.8% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points lower than the 44.5% the Mavericks allow to opponents. LAST …

Portland State earns 71-68 victory against Utah Tech
1 month ago

Portland State earns 71-68 victory against Utah Tech

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PORTLAND, Ore. — Jaylin Henderson had 22 points in Portland State’s 71-68 win over Utah Tech on Saturday night. Terri Miller Jr. made a pair of free throws to give Portland State a 70-68 lead with 1:24 left. Utah Tech then missed its last two …

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup
Trending News
1 month ago

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Anfernee Simons added 21 points and nine assists and Deni Avdija had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers. Takeaways Kings: Sacramento lost despite attempting five …

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz
1 month ago

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Utah and Dallas face off on Saturday. Dallas ranks fourth in the league scoring 55.3 points per game in the paint led by Luka Doncic averaging 10.9. The Jazz score 109.4 points per game, 1.9 fewer points than the 111.3 the Mavericks allow. …

Portland squares off against Southern Utah
1 month ago

Portland squares off against Southern Utah

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Portland Pilots Reno, Nevada; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah and Portland play at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. Southern Utah ranks fourth in the WAC with 14.8 assists per game led by Sydney Gandy averaging 2.8. Portland’s …

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid
1 month ago

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte comes into the matchup against New York after losing three straight games. The Hornets average 16.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 14.7 per game the Knicks give …

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder
Trending News
1 month ago

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -1; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference play. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 27.1 assists per game led by LeBron James …

Portland plays Sacramento, aims for 4th straight home win
1 month ago

Portland plays Sacramento, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Sacramento looking to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Kings average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Trail Blazers allow. LAST 10 …

Washington faces Los Angeles on home slide
Trending News
1 month ago

Washington faces Los Angeles on home slide

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -10.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington looks to stop its five-game home losing streak with a win against Los Angeles. TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Poole is scoring 21.2 points per game with 2.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Wizards. LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 0-10, …

Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets
1 month, 1 week ago

Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Anfernee Simons scored 25 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 24 as the Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from a tough loss with a 104-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Rockets: Houston needs to play more consistently after a poor offensive showing Saturday night a game after Friday’s big offensive outing when the team made 15 …

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88
1 month, 1 week ago

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 28 points and led the Houston Rockets to a 116-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Tari Eason scored 22 points off the bench, Jalen Green had 17 and Alperen Sengun added 14 as the Rockets won for the seventh time in eight games. Houston …

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
1 month, 1 week ago

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams scored 30 points, Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double in his season debut, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Wednesday night. Alex Caruso scored 17 points to help Oklahoma City’s bench outscore Portland’s 44-31. Trail Blazers: Oklahoma City scored 28 points off Portland’s 24 turnovers. Key moment Oklahoma City trailed …

Los Angeles faces Utah, aims for 6th straight victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles faces Utah, aims for 6th straight victory

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -10; over/under is 230 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles comes into a matchup with Utah as winners of five games in a row. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 17.4 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 4.9. The …

Harden passes Allen for No. 2 spot on NBA’s 3-point list, Clippers beat Jazz 116-105
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harden passes Allen for No. 2 spot on NBA’s 3-point list, Clippers beat Jazz 116-105

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden moved into second place on the NBA’s career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. The Clippers led 66-45 at halftime and weathered a late run when the Jazz pulled within seven points …

Los Angeles faces Utah, looks to stop 3-game skid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles faces Utah, looks to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -9.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles comes into the matchup with Utah after losing three straight games. The Clippers average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 4-6, …

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Takeaways Lakers: Cam Reddish did not play after leaving Friday night’s game in San Antonio earlier than usual.. Austin Reaves scored 10 points but missed …

Utah visits Sacramento after Fox’s 60-point game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Utah visits Sacramento after Fox’s 60-point game

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -8.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento takes on the Utah Jazz after De’Aaron Fox scored 60 points in the Sacramento Kings’ 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sacramento went 46-36 overall and 30-22 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Kings averaged …

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry spoiled Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco with a game-high 37 points, including 12 straight during a late flurry that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup opener on Tuesday night. Knicks 111, 76ers 99 OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as New …

Williams and Grant help Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves 122-108
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Williams and Grant help Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves 122-108

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Banton entered the game after Portland lost Anfernee Simons for the game due to a chest injury and his backup, Scoot Henderson, picked up three fouls in the first quarter. “It …

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Takeaways Suns: Explosive and efficient offense helped Phoenix squash multiple would-be rallies. Key moment After the Jazz pulled within five on back-to-back baskets from Markkanen …

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham had 17 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 118-105 on Thursday night in their fourth game without coach Gregg Popovich. Prior to the game Thursday, Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson said the team is unsure when Popovich will return. Spurs: San Antonio has struggled to find a consistent …

Grizzlies vs. Lakers: A Battle of Two Conference Contenders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Grizzlies vs. Lakers: A Battle of Two Conference Contenders

Associated Press  

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers will clash in a Western Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Memphis, coming off a 27-55 record in Western Conference games and a 9-32 record at home, will be looking to bounce back against the Lakers, who finished with a 47-35 record overall and 27-25 in Western Conference games. The Grizzlies will be without …

Trail Blazers Dominate Pelicans, 118-100
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trail Blazers Dominate Pelicans, 118-100

Associated Press  

The Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 118-100, extending their winning streak to three games. Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton, and Dalano Banton led the Blazers with 24, 19, and 20 points respectively, respectively. The Trail Blazers dominated the paint, outrebounding New Orleans 38-34, and shot 54.8% from the field. Brandon Ingram was the Pelicans' only consistent scorer, scoring 27 …

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers: A Battle for Western Conference Supremacy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers: A Battle for Western Conference Supremacy

Associated Press  

New Orleans and Portland will clash in a Western Conference conference matchup. New Orleans, who finished 14th in the conference, boasts a strong defense, averaging 30 points and 22 rebounds per game. On the other hand, Portland, ranked 8th, struggles offensively, scoring only 8.3 points per game in conference play. The Pelicans, who finished 12th, boast a potent offense, averaging …

Suns Dominate Trail Blazers, Clinching Fourth Straight Win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Trail Blazers, Clinching Fourth Straight Win

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 103-97 in a thrilling game. Devin Booker shone with 28 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, while Kevin Durant contributed 21 points for the Suns. The Suns dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Trail Blazers 44-18, and held on for the victory.

Blazers Bounce Back from Loss to Start Season with Win
2 months ago

Blazers Bounce Back from Loss to Start Season with Win

Associated Press  

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-103 in their first game of the season. Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 28 points, while Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton both contributed with 27 and 17 points respectively. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 27 points in the second half, but the Blazers ultimately secured the victory with their …

Jazz Embracing Rookie Development, Aiming to Ignite Offense
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jazz Embracing Rookie Development, Aiming to Ignite Offense

Associated Press  

The Utah Jazz are focusing on developing rookies and second-year players heading into the upcoming NBA season. Despite striking out at drawing big-name free agents during the offseason, the Jazz have pivoted to developing young players already on the roster. Lauri Markkanen is expected to continue his development, while Keyonte George and Jordan Clarkson are poised to be more consistent. …

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. Minnesota ranks third in the Western Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 9.2. The Timberwolves average 12.6 …

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5
8 months ago

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game five. Denver is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.7 defensive rebounds per …

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs
8 months, 1 week ago

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -2; over/under is 223.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Clippers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks to start the Western Conference first round. The Clippers won the last regular season matchup 107-88 on Nov. 26 led by …

Sexton, Jazz to visit Curry, Warriors
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sexton, Jazz to visit Curry, Warriors

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Golden State plays Utah in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The Jazz average 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 fewer makes per game than the Warriors give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 8-2, averaging 113.7 points, 47.0 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 8.0 steals and …

Portland faces Sacramento, looks to halt 4-game skid
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Portland faces Sacramento, looks to halt 4-game skid

Associated Press  

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into the matchup with Sacramento as losers of four straight games. The Trail Blazers average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Kings give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 3-7, averaging 108.6 …

Discover Related