Career night! Klingenberg explodes with 23 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists; Yang Hansen plays 3 minutes scoring 2 points as Trail Blazers defeat Jazz

On February 13th, Beijing time, during an NBA regular season matchup, the Jazz hosted the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers struggled under Jazz pressure in the first half, trailing for most of the period. But the second half saw a sudden change as the Trail Blazers surged and reversed the score in the third quarter. In the decisive final quarter, the Jazz attempted a comeback but failed. Yang Hansen saw 2 minutes of play in the first quarter and 1 minute in the last quarter, scoring 2 points. The game ended with the Trail Blazers winning 135-119 on the road against the Jazz.

Statistics:

Trail Blazers: Yang Hansen 2 points, Klingenberg 23 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists, Kamara 14 points, 8 rebounds, Grant 18 points, Holiday 31 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, Krajic 11 points, Henderson 15 points, Love 11 points

Jazz: Bailey 15 points, 8 rebounds, Filipowski 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 steals, Sensaabo 28 points, Collier 15 points, 9 assists, Mihailiuk 14 points, Sensen 11 points

Game progression:

The first quarter began with a tight contest as both teams exchanged leads. The Trail Blazers sparked a 15-2 run to quickly build a double-digit advantage. Filipowski ended the drought with a layup. The teams traded points again in a seesaw battle. Later in the quarter, the Jazz regained their rhythm with an 11-2 run to erase the deficit. Klingenberg scored on a putback, but Bailey's three-pointer put the Jazz ahead. Yang Hansen played 2 minutes in this quarter, scoring 2 points from free throws. The quarter ended with the Jazz leading 31-28.

In the second quarter, the Trail Blazers quickly tied the game. The score was tied at 35, 38, and 41. Then the Jazz pushed ahead, gradually building a 6-point lead. The Trail Blazers responded with an 8-1 run to even the score again. The quarter featured intense back-and-forth action. Yang Hansen did not see playing time in this quarter. In the final two minutes, the Jazz extended their lead, with Holiday scoring on the last possession. At halftime, the Jazz led 63-61.

The third quarter saw a dramatic shift as the Trail Blazers unleashed a 14-2 run, not only taking the lead but also establishing a double-digit advantage. The Jazz kept trying to catch up, but the Trail Blazers' offense grew more aggressive, extending the lead to as much as 17 points. Despite the large margin, Yang Hansen remained off the court. Bailey scored a flying putback on the last play, and Henderson missed a buzzer-beater layup. The quarter ended with the Trail Blazers ahead 101-86, a 15-point lead.

In the final quarter, the Jazz started with a 9-3 run, cutting the deficit to within 10 points. Klingenberg’s dunk stopped the bleeding, but the Jazz answered with a 7-2 run, narrowing the gap to 6 points. Henderson hit a three-pointer to halt the slide, Mihailiuk responded with a three of his own, and Sensen also connected from deep, bringing the game back into suspense. However, the Trail Blazers kept scoring and pushed the lead back to double digits. Although the Jazz continued to hit threes, Grant’s three-pointer nearly sealed the outcome. The game lost its suspense, and Yang Hansen got 1 minute of play time, though it was inconsequential. The Trail Blazers ultimately won 135-119 over the Jazz.

Starting lineups:

Trail Blazers: Sisoko, Kamara, Klingenberg, Grant, Holiday

Jazz: Bailey, Williams, Filipowski, Sensaabo, Collier