Jazz Win Streak Snapped In Utah By Portland Trail Blazers

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz two-game profitable streak was snapped with a 116-111 loss to the Portland Path Blazers in Salt Lake Metropolis.

Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 24 factors, Lauri Marrkanen added 21, and Collin Sexton scored 19 within the loss.

Anfernee Simons scored 45 whereas Jerami Grant added 33 to steer the Blazers.

First Quarter

The Path Blazers jumped out to an early 13-8 run on an ideal 6-6 taking pictures, however the Jazz answered again with an 8-2 run to retake the lead 16-15.

Anfernee Simons hit a trio of three-pointers in a four-possession stretch to gas an 11-0 run to construct a double-digit Portland lead halfway via the quarter.

Simons completed with 23 first quarter factors whereas Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 9.

After one the Jazz trailed Portland 40-31.

Second Quarter

The Jazz protection struggled to seek out any traction in opposition to the Path Blazers, particularly in transition as Portland repeatedly go straightforward photographs on the rim.

Simons continued his sizzling taking pictures within the second quarter including 10 factors and bringing his first half complete to 33 factors on 7-12 taking pictures from the three-point line.

In the meantime, three Jazz gamers scored in double-digits led by Markkanen’s 13.

On the break the Jazz path the Blazers 69-60.

Third Quarter

Jarred Vanderbilt made a career-high 4 three-pointers in opposition to the Path Blazers, flattening 4-4 via the primary three quarters.

The Jazz battled again to tie the sport at 79 with seven minutes left within the third after trailing by as a lot as 15 within the first half.

The sport received chippy late within the third quarter as a result of some questionable non-calls, however the Path Blazers took benefit and rebuilt a small lead whereas the Jazz argued calls.

After three the Path Blazers led the Jazz 92-90.

Fourth Quarter

The Blazers lead climbed to 5 halfway via the third quarter because the Jazz struggled to shut possessions with defensive rebounds.

Nonetheless, Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton stepped up and tied the sport at 109 with three minutes left to play.

The Jazz took a 111-110 lead within the remaining minute, however a Lauri Markkanen turnover and a Jordan Clarkson foul allowed Simons to provide the Blazers a one-point lead on the free-throw line.

Three turnovers within the remaining 26 seconds prevented the workforce from getting an opportunity to tie the sport because the Jazz misplaced in Utah 116-111 to the Portland Path Blazers.

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