Friday was not the best night for the Portland Trail Blazers. The team’s three-game winning streak was snapped by divisional rival Utah in embarrassing fashion. The Jazz, now on a two-game winning streak of their own, went in to Portland and whitewashed the Blazers 120-90. The loss marked Portland’s worse home loss under current head coach Terry Stotts, and the worst home loss since 2004.
Sloppy Defense Returns
After a strong defensive effort Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Blazers returned to form and struggled mightily to stop the Jazz. One of the least potent offensives in the league, the 30-point win was one of Utah’s most high-powered of the entire season.