[Post Game Thread] The Portland Trail Blazers (17-20) defeat The Utah Jazz (12-23) 137-117
January 6, 2026
[Post Game Thread] The Portland Trail Blazers (17-20) defeat The Utah Jazz (12-23) 137-117
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Great bounce back game from Shae, he was scoring and finding dudes without turning the ball over
Shaedon Sharpe certainly played some basketball tonight.
What an amazing game man. S+ games from Deni and Shae amazing game as well DC. Fun Shae lobs, incredible shot making, Sidy getting into his bag, starters ACTUALLY getting to rest for once. I don’t know what more you can ask for from this team. I can’t wait until Jrue and Jerami come back.
Extend Splitter
WE ROLLING!!!!
Real shame that the fans only got to see 3 quarters of Deni on his glass night. Suffering from success
What exactly did Cronin see in Yang?
Game notes:
* Basically a perfect game offensively. In the first half they put up 78 points, only 4 TOs (and 0 TOs from Shae and Deni combined), 14/30 from three. Shae and Deni combined for 40 points 9 assists and 0 TOs at halftime which was insane. And they didn’t let up until the late fourth quarter when the game was already in hand.
* When the shots are falling this team feels unstoppable. They also felt super disruptive on defense forcing 15 turnovers and really limiting Keyonte and Markkanen throughout the whole game.
* Good lord this Utah defense is atrocious. Just didn’t do anything whatsoever to stop any of our offense.
* Shae pound dribble stepback to end the first quarter was Dame-esque, and he hit another one at the end of the third quarter. also two highlight fastbreak dunks is dope. Team as a whole made 8 threes in the first quarter which feels crazy. Also thought he made quite a few solid passes to find shooters – finishing with 7 assists and 1 TO is fantastic. Defensively he had a couple plays where he got lost off the ball as per usual but also a couple steals that led to fastbreaks – he’s been good at being opportunistic in passing lanes. Great bounceback game from him.
* Tou did a great job bothering Keyonte who is averaging 25ppg this season. Picking up full court, just sticking to him and he never looked comfortable. I also thought DC did a great job contesting his floaters in his drop defense and even blocked one.
* Deni with a cold shooting start but quickly turned it around. just crazy how effortlessly he dominated and got to wherever he wanted at will – utah had no answers. He also had a highlight drive where he hit Cody williams with a behind the back before eurostepping to a layup just beautiful basketball.
* I thought Splitter had been pretty good with challenges lately and improved a lot but I didn’t love challenging an out of bounds call in the first quarter. Just not a fan of that in general feel like there are better plays to use that on. even if we did win the challenge
* Cissoko with a contested three and also a behind the back stepback midrange after totally shaking Lauri. Didn’t know he had that level of handles in him.
* Love with a dribble drive dunk, a couple confident looking threes (they all look confident) dribble drive kickout to the corner to Deni for three, I was most impressed by some of the passes he made – quite a few really solid kickouts and quick extra passes.
* DC hitting back to back threes in the second quarter after missing a layup is sick. Rebounding was great. Feels like this is quickly becoming a “normal” game for DC which is such an awesome thing to see. Played too much in the fourth quarter though poor guy was gassed .
* Won’t ever stop being a fan of Nurk. Love the guy
* Felt like Kris was being more aggressive on offense and shooting without hesitation. Don’t think I remember him taking so many above the break threes ever. Unfortunately since it’s Kris Murray I don’t know if that’s a good or a bad thing lol. He did provide his normal great defense and really bottled up Lauri all night so he definitely deserves credit for that. Also a couple nice drives. But man the shot is just so rough.
Played so damn well—that’s all there is to it
Almost dipped below that 20 point lead, had me scared for a second.
Beat down
Greatest game of the year
**ONIONS!!!!**
Almost a perfect game!!! Wish Hansen plays a bit more. DC played great and deserved more break in the 4th.
Awesome game. Felt like Globetrotters vs Generals.
I know the Jazz made us look good (just like we do to other teams sometimes), but man when our shots are falling, Blazer basketball is a beautiful thing.
Great win and amazing bounce back game from Shae ya love to see it. RIP CITYYYY BABY !!!!
We are blowing teams out with Kris Murray in the starting lineup btw
We deserved to see a game that was easy on the eyes
The Blazers may have won the game…but I just lost the game. If you know you know
It’s a new day already – go vote for Deni
Sidy has been a great pickup
Looks like Nurk has some genuine affection for Sharpe
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Great bounce back game from Shae, he was scoring and finding dudes without turning the ball over
Shaedon Sharpe certainly played some basketball tonight.
What an amazing game man. S+ games from Deni and Shae amazing game as well DC. Fun Shae lobs, incredible shot making, Sidy getting into his bag, starters ACTUALLY getting to rest for once. I don’t know what more you can ask for from this team. I can’t wait until Jrue and Jerami come back.
Extend Splitter
WE ROLLING!!!!
Real shame that the fans only got to see 3 quarters of Deni on his glass night. Suffering from success
What exactly did Cronin see in Yang?
Game notes:
* Basically a perfect game offensively. In the first half they put up 78 points, only 4 TOs (and 0 TOs from Shae and Deni combined), 14/30 from three. Shae and Deni combined for 40 points 9 assists and 0 TOs at halftime which was insane. And they didn’t let up until the late fourth quarter when the game was already in hand.
* When the shots are falling this team feels unstoppable. They also felt super disruptive on defense forcing 15 turnovers and really limiting Keyonte and Markkanen throughout the whole game.
* Good lord this Utah defense is atrocious. Just didn’t do anything whatsoever to stop any of our offense.
* Shae pound dribble stepback to end the first quarter was Dame-esque, and he hit another one at the end of the third quarter. also two highlight fastbreak dunks is dope. Team as a whole made 8 threes in the first quarter which feels crazy. Also thought he made quite a few solid passes to find shooters – finishing with 7 assists and 1 TO is fantastic. Defensively he had a couple plays where he got lost off the ball as per usual but also a couple steals that led to fastbreaks – he’s been good at being opportunistic in passing lanes. Great bounceback game from him.
* Tou did a great job bothering Keyonte who is averaging 25ppg this season. Picking up full court, just sticking to him and he never looked comfortable. I also thought DC did a great job contesting his floaters in his drop defense and even blocked one.
* Deni with a cold shooting start but quickly turned it around. just crazy how effortlessly he dominated and got to wherever he wanted at will – utah had no answers. He also had a highlight drive where he hit Cody williams with a behind the back before eurostepping to a layup just beautiful basketball.
* I thought Splitter had been pretty good with challenges lately and improved a lot but I didn’t love challenging an out of bounds call in the first quarter. Just not a fan of that in general feel like there are better plays to use that on. even if we did win the challenge
* Cissoko with a contested three and also a behind the back stepback midrange after totally shaking Lauri. Didn’t know he had that level of handles in him.
* Love with a dribble drive dunk, a couple confident looking threes (they all look confident) dribble drive kickout to the corner to Deni for three, I was most impressed by some of the passes he made – quite a few really solid kickouts and quick extra passes.
* DC hitting back to back threes in the second quarter after missing a layup is sick. Rebounding was great. Feels like this is quickly becoming a “normal” game for DC which is such an awesome thing to see. Played too much in the fourth quarter though poor guy was gassed .
* Won’t ever stop being a fan of Nurk. Love the guy
* Felt like Kris was being more aggressive on offense and shooting without hesitation. Don’t think I remember him taking so many above the break threes ever. Unfortunately since it’s Kris Murray I don’t know if that’s a good or a bad thing lol. He did provide his normal great defense and really bottled up Lauri all night so he definitely deserves credit for that. Also a couple nice drives. But man the shot is just so rough.
Played so damn well—that’s all there is to it
Almost dipped below that 20 point lead, had me scared for a second.
Beat down
Greatest game of the year
**ONIONS!!!!**
Almost a perfect game!!! Wish Hansen plays a bit more. DC played great and deserved more break in the 4th.
Awesome game. Felt like Globetrotters vs Generals.
I know the Jazz made us look good (just like we do to other teams sometimes), but man when our shots are falling, Blazer basketball is a beautiful thing.
Great win and amazing bounce back game from Shae ya love to see it. RIP CITYYYY BABY !!!!
We are blowing teams out with Kris Murray in the starting lineup btw
We deserved to see a game that was easy on the eyes
The Blazers may have won the game…but I just lost the game. If you know you know
It’s a new day already – go vote for Deni
Sidy has been a great pickup
Looks like Nurk has some genuine affection for Sharpe
Love it when ball goes in