Portland falls to Utah in final preseason tune-up for NBA
By The Associated Press
Friday, October 24, 2008 |
SALT LAKE CITY — Kyle Korver hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 15 points to help the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-89 on Thursday night in the exhibition finale for both teams.
Ronnie Brewer led Utah (4-3) with 22 points, and Carlos Boozer added 16. Channing Frye led Portland (4-3) with 17 points, and Rudy Fernandez had 16.
The Blazers played without starters Brandon Roy and Greg Oden, who rested in preparation for the season opener Tuesday night at the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Blazers, coming off a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, built a 63-49 halftime lead. They made their first six 3-point attempts and finished 8-of-11 from 3-points range in the half.
Steve Blake added 14 points for Portland, rookie Jerryd Bayless and Travis Outlaw each scored 13 points and Shavlik Randolph had 10.
“We are definitely ready to start the season,” Randolph. “We’re ready to see some fruits of our labors and make the games count.”
Before the game, Portland waived forward Luke Jackson and center Steven Hill.
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