Jazz Triumph Over Trail Blazers Despite Missing Key Players
Sexton and Fonteccio Shine in Utah's Second Consecutive Win
- Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-114, with Collin Sexton scoring 27 points and Simone Fonteccio adding 24.
- Despite missing key players including All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, the Jazz led by 33 in the second half.
- Rookie guard Scoot Henderson led the Trail Blazers with a career-high 23 points and 10 assists.
- The Jazz shot 53.3% from the field to Portland’s 41.7%, leading to criticism of the Blazers' defense from their coach, Chauncey Billups.
- This is the Jazz's second consecutive win, following a victory over the New York Knicks.
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