The Portland Trail Blazers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs race by upending the Utah Jazz in the final game of the regular season, 102-93. Portland snapped a four-game losing skid with this victory, looking impressive in the process. Their defense stifled the Jazz backcourt, which paved the way for Damian Lillard to manufacture double digit leads for long stretches. Lillard’s team-high 36 points proved to be a fitting end to a successful regular season that resulted in Portland clinching home court advantage in the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs.
Damian Lillard Leads Blazers Past Jazz In Season Finale
