Did the Jazz beat the Blazers?

The Portland Trail Blazers completed the first step in their quest for the 2021 NBA Playoffs tonight, defeating the Utah Jazz 105-98. The victory gives the Blazers cushion between themselves and the dreaded 7th-seed in the Western Conference, helping them avoid participating in the Play-In Tournament.

Who won the game between Utah and Portland last night?

Blazers win fifth straight, beat Jazz 105-98 — Damian Lillard scored 30 points and CJ McCollum added 26 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-98 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Who beat Utah last night?

The Los Angeles Clippers finished with a 119-111 win over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 on Wednesday night despite missing star Kawhi Leonard due to a potential season-ending right knee injury.

Why was the Blazer game canceled?

Tonight’s basketball game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies has been postponed due to COVID-19 contact tracing, the NBA has announced. According to a press release, the concern is with the Grizzlies, who will not have the eight minimum players required in order to play.

Are Blazers in playoffs?

Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers are headed to the NBA Playoffs. With their 132-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, the Blazers clinched a playoff spot for the eighth consecutive season — the longest active streak in the NBA.

What is a postseason play-in?

The play-in tournament is a new — and hopefully exciting — way for the league to determine the eight playoff teams from each conference. A version of the idea was implemented last summer during the restart in the bubble, but this season will be the first time the full play-in tournament is in use.

Why is Portland called Rip City?

The nickname Rip City is usually used in the context of the city’s NBA team, the Trail Blazers. The term was stamped by the team’s play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers back in February 1971.

Are Trail Blazers still in the playoffs?

The Blazers are heading to their eighth consecutive playoffs. Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers are headed to the NBA Playoffs. With their 132-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, the Blazers clinched a playoff spot for the eighth consecutive season — the longest active streak in the NBA.

What happened Utah Jazz?

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Once again, the Utah Jazz endured a postseason collapse. Making an early exit from the NBA playoffs stung much more this time. The top-seeded Jazz fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in six games after blowing a 2-0 series lead.

What is Utah ranked in football?

Football

Is NBA Cancelled for 2020?

On March 11, 2020, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the suspension of the 2019–20 season following Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert testing positive for COVID-19.

Why is NBA canceled?

Team executives said the NBA should cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to Covid-19, citing health concerns, extra time to plan for a new year. The NBA became the first major U.S. league to postpone its season last month due to the pandemic.

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