Avdija scores 33 in latest outburst as Trail Blazers blow out Jazz, 137-117

Key Highlights

• The 6-foot-8 forward from Israel had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on his 25th birthday Saturday night in a 115-110 victory at San Antonio. Lauri Markkanen scored 22 points for the Jazz (12-23), and Jusuf Nurkic had 21 points and 12 boards after missing two games with a sprained toe on his left foot.
• Utah has dropped four in a row and eight of 10. Portland shot 53% from the floor, including 19 for 48 (40%) from 3-point distance, and missed only one of its 21 free throws.
• Sharpe hit five 3s and Avdija drained four.
• Sharpe also had seven assists and five rebounds. Seven players scored in double figures for the Blazers, including all five starters.
• Toumani Camara had 15 points, while Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko added 14 apiece off the bench.