The Portland Trail Blazers were much more Cousin Eddie than than George Bailey this Christmas, getting blown out on the road 117-96 by the Utah Jazz to culminate a holiday basketball marathon.
Portland shot an abysmal 39% from the floor and was held at arm’s length for most of the night as Utah found success through a variety of outlets. Seven Jazz players scored in double digits while the Blazers again relied heavily upon its lead guards to shoulder the bulk of the offensive load.
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