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Avdija Dominates as Blazers Rout Jazz
6 Jan
Summary
- Deni Avdija scored 33 points in three quarters for Portland.
- Portland secured its third consecutive win with a decisive victory.
- Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic were top scorers for Utah.
The Portland Trail Blazers demonstrated a dominant performance, routing the Utah Jazz 137-117. Deni Avdija was the star of the game, tallying an impressive 33 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds in just three quarters. This near-triple-double performance comes on the heels of his own triple-double celebration on his 25th birthday just two nights prior.
Fellow Trail Blazer Shaedon Sharpe contributed significantly with 29 points, including five three-pointers. The team's offensive prowess was evident, shooting 53% from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc. Portland's strong showing extended their winning streak to three games and improved their recent record to five wins in their last six contests.
The Utah Jazz struggled to keep pace, with Lauri Markkanen scoring 22 points and Jusuf Nurkic adding 21 points and 12 rebounds in his return from injury. The Jazz have now lost four games in a row and eight of their last ten, continuing a difficult stretch in their season.
