Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell combined for 37 points for the Utah Jazz. The Jazz played some heavy D that resulted in Portland only shooting 39 percent in a 117-96 win.
The Pacers slowed the high scoring Portland Trail Blazer down. But in the second half, Zach Collins scored 17 points and Caleb Swanigan added a double-double.
It's not how you start, its finish. Chris Paul hit an off-balance layup with 0.8 seconds left, lifted the Houston Rockets to a 96-94 win over the Trail Blazers.
Andre Drummond had a double-double as the Detroit Pistons beat the Trail Blazers 111-91 for their fourth straight victory and third straight with Blake Griffin.
Chris Paul combined with Eric Gordon for 67 points as the Houston Rockets held off a late run from the Portland Trail Blazers to get a 121-112 victory.
Jimmy Butler sank two free throws with 2.5 seconds left that gave the Minnesota Timberwolves a 108-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Portland's tough defense effort is leading to recent success for the Trail Blazers. Blazers has held seven of the last eight opponents under 100 points, including Memphis on Monday night as the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Grizzlies for a 100-92 win.
Portland Trail Blazers handed the Phoenix Suns the largest defeat in the 49-year history of the Sun and one-sided season-opening loss in NBA history.
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