Blazers Comeback Falls Short In 121-115 Jazz Victory

Despite a gutsy fourth quarter effort to nearly overcome a 23-point deficit, thePortland Trail Blazersweren’t able to fully dig themselves out, eventually losing on the road to theUtah Jazz, 121-115.

在落后86 - 63还剩3the third quarter,Damian LillardandCJ McCollumled an inspired comeback the pulled the Blazers all the way within one with time to spare in the fourth, but fell just short of pulling off the Christmas miracle.

Utah looked like they were about to collapse beforeDonovan Mitchellrestored some order in the final minutes and did just enough to ice it.

Lillard led Portland with 34 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds, while McCollum, who was virtually invisible in the first half, finished with 25 points and 4 rebounds. Mitchell led all scorers with 35 points for the Jazz and Joe Ingles added 26 points and 5 boards.

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Jingles all the way.The early damage that really did Portland in was primarily at the red hot hand of Joe Ingles, who started a perfect 6-6 from the field - including five threes - which helped gave Utah enough of a cushion to survive the Blazers later on.

The S(Ant)a Clause.Anfernee Simonshas struggled as of late, but turned in one of his better performances of the season with 15 points on 7-9 shooting and 10 rebounds in 28 minutes. He was also part of the lineup that made the run down the stretch.

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The Blazers get a day off before returning home to host theLos Angeles Lakerson Saturday.