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Trail Blazers Edge Jazz in Thrilling 114-112 Victory

Anfernee Simons leads Portland with 28 points as Utah's late rally falls short in Salt Lake City.

Feb 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) misses a shot at the buzzer to fall to the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Feb 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Micah Potter (25) battle for a rebound against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) and center Donovan Clingan (23) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Feb 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Portland Trail Blazers secured a narrow 114-112 win over the Utah Jazz, kicking off their seven-game road trip with a victory.
  • Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and made key free throws in the final seconds to help Portland withstand Utah's late comeback attempt.
  • Jerami Grant contributed 20 points, including five first-half three-pointers, while Deni Avdija added 18 points and 14 rebounds in the win.
  • Utah's Keyonte George hit back-to-back three-pointers in the final seconds but missed a contested buzzer-beater to tie the game.
  • Despite missing five veteran players, the Jazz showed resilience, led by Brice Sensabaugh's 23 points and Kyle Filipowski's double-double performance.