Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90
Portland Trail Blazers secured a dominating 112-90 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, marking their first win of the season after a recent loss to Memphis. Point guard Deni Avdija led the charge with 24 points, while shooting guard Damian Lillard contributed 22 points. The Blazers showcased an exceptional performance, holding Utah scoreless for nearly six minutes in the first quarter during a 17-0 run.
Rookie Darryn Peterson added 16 points, and fellow rookie Lauri Markkanen scored 13 points for the Jazz, who have been plagued by turnovers throughout the early season. Despite missing key players Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe, the Blazers' defense ultimately prevailed, forcing four straight turnovers in the third quarter.
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