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.

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.