In overtime, the Utah Jazz defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 in the NBA last night, thanks to 25 points from player Collin Sexton and 21 points from rookie Keyontae George, marking his highest score in his first season. John Collins added 17 points for the winning team and grabbed nine rebounds, while teammate Omar Yurtseven contributed with 15 rebounds, nine points, and a crucial block against a large chance from the visiting team just before the end of overtime.
The Jazz played the game without four of their main players: Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, Kelly Olynyk due to injuries, and Kris Dunn for personal reasons, but managed to secure a win after squandering a 13-point lead in the final quarter. Shaden Sharpe scored 25 points for Portland, while his teammate Malcolm Brogdon also added an equal number of points.
The Jazz ended the first half leading 56-44 and were ahead 89-76 at the beginning of the final quarter. With seven minutes remaining, the Jazz held an 11-point lead, but Brogdon managed to score nine points for Portland, helping his team reduce the deficit to two points with five minutes and 13 seconds left on the clock. Portland then tied the game at 106-106 with 40.8 seconds remaining.
Tumani Kamara of Portland forced overtime after successfully blocking Sexton’s attempt to secure the win for the home team. In overtime, Portland took an early three-point lead thanks to a three-pointer from Sharpe, but the Jazz then led 113-111 and maintained their advantage until the end.
In other matchups last night, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 113-112, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won against the Detroit Pistons 110-101. The Los Angeles Lakers also triumphed over the Houston Rockets 107-97.
