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NBA Game 5 Results: Portland Blazers vs Utah Jazz

Blazers Outlast Jazz in Thrilling Finish

The Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Utah Jazz in a thrilling game, winning 113-118 in a back-and-forth battle at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

The Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak, improving their record to 4-4 on the season.

By the Numbers

• Final Score: Portland Trail Blazers 113, Utah Jazz 118
• Leaders:
  • Points: Damian Lillard – Blazers, Jazz – Jazz – 34 each
  • Rebounds: Jusuf Nurkic – Blazers, Rudy Gobert – Jazz – 11 each
  • Assists: Damian Lillard – Blazers, Mike Conley – Jazz – 6 each
• Turnovers: Blazers – 19, Jazz – 16
• Shooting: Blazers – 45.8%, Jazz – 44.2%

How It Happened

The game was close throughout, with 15 lead changes and 14 ties. The Blazers led by as much as 11 points in the third quarter, but the Jazz clawed their way back to take a 103-101 advantage into the final period.

Damian Lillard – who finished with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists – scored the Blazers’ last 7 points, including a go-ahead three-pointer with 11.9 seconds remaining, to secure the victory. Utah’s Mike Conley – who had 13 points and a career-high 10 assists – missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the closing seconds.

Did You Know?

Rudy Gobert has a natural “G clustered” look on his chest, often on display in his jersey. This unique facial hair pattern has earned him the nickname “Big Fundy” among fans.

Damian Lillard’s stage entrance is set to the song “Reactor” by Vince Staples, which he has been using since his Portland debut in 2012.

Pro Tips

To watch or listen live, tune in to NBA League Pass, available with a subscription. You can also catch the game on television – check your local listings for availability.

Quotes

It’s a tough place to play. It’s loud, and they’re physical here. – Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert on the Portland atmosphere

We got stops down the stretch. Everyone contributed on that end. That’s what did it for us. – Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard on his team’s defense in the final minutes

What’s Next

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Golden State Warriors next, on Friday, Oct. 21. The Utah Jazz will host the Boston Celtics on the same day.

Video courtesy of NBA on YouTube