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Trail Blazers Dominate Jazz at Moda Center in High-Scoring Affair

In a display of offensive firepower, the Portland Trail Blazers outpaced the Utah Jazz with a final score of 121-105. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 4-11, but it was the Trail Blazers who emerged victorious, improving their standing and leaving the Jazz to reflect on what might have been.


PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 22: Kelly Olynyk #41 of the Utah Jazz warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on November 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

The Moda Center was alive with energy as 17,819 fans witnessed the Trail Blazers take control from the outset. The home team led for an impressive 47 minutes and 34 seconds of game time, never allowing their opponents to gain a lead. The largest margin saw the Trail Blazers up by 32 points, underscoring their dominance throughout this matchup.


The Trail Blazers' shooting was particularly effective; they hit an impressive 51 percent from the field on 92 attempts and were lethal from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of approximately 44 percent on 39 attempts. Their scoring was bolstered by making nearly two-thirds of their shots inside the paint and capitalizing on turnovers by scoring an outstanding total of 31 points off turnovers.


PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 22: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center on November 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

On defense, Portland also made its presence felt by blocking six shots and stealing possession nine times from Utah. These defensive efforts contributed to limiting Utah's fast break points to just eleven despite Utah's fast break percentage being around fifty-seven percent.


Utah's performance showcased resilience despite trailing behind throughout most aspects of play. They shot nearly forty-seven percent overall and managed to sink ten three-pointers at a rate of about thirty-two percent. In terms of rebounding, they edged out Portland with fifty-four rebounds compared to Portland's forty-three but struggled with turnovers which amounted to twenty-four against Portland’s fourteen.


PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 22: Kelly Olynyk #41 of the Utah Jazz warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on November 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

As for individual performances for Utah Jazz, they drew twenty-one fouls while committing thirteen personal fouls themselves. Their bench contributed twenty-seven points but it wasn't enough against Portland’s bench which added thirty-seven points to their tally.


Looking ahead after this commanding home victory, fans can catch The Portland Trail Blazers in action again when they face off against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on November twenty-sixth at eight-thirty PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming game will be available for viewing on ROOT Sports NW or BSWI networks depending upon your location.

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