Portland Trail Blazers Edge Utah Jazz 114-112 in Road Trip Opener

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a narrow 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz, with Anfernee Simons leading the way with 28 points and six assists. Jerami Grant added 20 points, and Scoot Henderson contributed 17 points and six assists, helping Portland end a three-game road losing streak. Despite a strong performance from Utah's Brice Sensabaugh, who scored 23 points, the Jazz suffered their sixth loss in eight games. The Blazers pulled ahead with an 18-3 run in the second quarter, but the Jazz made a late push, closing the gap to just one point with seconds remaining. Keyonte George had a chance to win the game but missed a contested three-pointer at the buzzer. Both teams are set to play again on Wednesday, with Portland facing Washington and Utah hosting Sacramento.