The Jazz cruised to a double-digit victory over the Trail Blazers to open the 2020-21 regular season. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert each notched 20 points in Utah’s decisive 120-100 win. For the Blazers, Damian Lillard failed to record a point in the first half—leading to a considerable halftime deficit. Outside of Lillard, CJ McCollum finished with 23 points and Carmelo Anthony produced 15 points off the bench.
It was a rough opening night in Portland. Here is a second look at the action.
First Quarter
CJ McCollum opened the scoring for the Blazers with a quick five points.