The Portland Trail Blazers have a chance of reaching three wins in a row for the second time this season. After defeating the Utah Jazz in a close one on Thursday, the Blazers kept the Dallas Mavericks at bay on Saturday, winning 126-122.
After starting the season 3-14, the Philadelphia 76ers are showing signs that they have righted the ship. Winners of 7 or the last 9 including a 118-114 at Boston, the 76ers are looking to get back into contention with a solid road trip. After beating the aforementioned Celtics on Wednesday, Philadelphia defeated the Utah Jazz 114-111 in Salt Lake City on Saturday.