Portland Trail BlazersAbrir análise completaVSUtah JazzAbrir análise completa

Portland defeated Utah 135–119 on February 12 at Delta Center, with Jrue Holiday leading the Trail Blazers' offensive assault with 31 points while Donovan Clingan added 23. The visitors' third-quarter explosion proved decisive: Portland outscored Utah 40–23 in that frame, establishing a cushion the Jazz could not overcome despite B. Sensabaugh's team-high 28 points. Portland shot 51.1 percent from the field and drained 18 three-pointers compared to Utah's 14, while the Trail Blazers dominated the boards 52–38 and forced Utah into 15 steals. The game sailed past the Vegas total of 236.5, with both teams combining for 254 points. Utah's defensive rating of 129.2 exposed vulnerabilities that Portland's efficient offense—posting a 129.2 offensive rating—fully exploited. Portland's third-quarter dominance and rebounding advantage signal a team hitting stride on the road.