US EditionTrail Blazers Rally to Beat Denver Nuggets at the Wire in NBA Cup Game: Rapid Reaction
The Blazers overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to win 109-107 and end Jokic’s streak of four consecutive triple-doubles, improving their record to 4-2, officials said.
- On Friday, the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 109-107, denying Nikola Jokic a fifth straight triple-double, in NBA Cup play.
- The game opened Portland's NBA Cup schedule with a second meeting against Denver Nuggets in West Group C, following Portland Trail Blazers’ 122-108 win over Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
- Jerami Grant sealed the outcome with late free throws after Shaedon Sharpe’s block and a shot-clock violation, while Toumani Camara forced a jump ball and Nikola Jokic’s final 13-foot attempt missed.
- The loss snapped Denver Nuggets' three-game winning streak, while Portland Trail Blazers improved to 4-2 and notched their third straight victory.
- Robert Williams III made his season debut off the bench in 11 minutes, 15 seconds with an alley-oop dunk, while Portland scored just 18 points in both the first and third quarters shooting 26%, including 12% from long range.
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NBA: Jerami Grant's free throws lift Blazers over Nuggets
PORTLAND, Oregon — Jerami Grant made a pair of free throws with 1.4 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams. Denver led 81-71 going into the fourth quarter. With 27.7 seconds left and the Nuggets in front 107-105, Grant hit a pair of free throws for the Blazers to tie it. READ: NBA: Trail Blazers beat Lakers despite Austin Reaves’ 41 po…
NBA: Trail Blazers' furious last-minute comeback sinks Nuggets
Jerami Grant made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in NBA Cup play on Friday night.
The Denver Nuggets (3-2) team led by Jonas Valančiūnas suffered their second loss of the season.
Trail Blazers’ furious last-minute comeback sinks Nuggets
Jerami Grant made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in NBA Cup play on Friday night.Deni Avdija scored 23 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 19 for Portland, which won its third consecutive game. Grant had 16 points, Toumani Camara added 14 and Jrue Holiday registered 11 points and 13 assists for the Trail Blaze…
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Trail Blazers' furious last-minute comeback sinks Nuggets
Jerami Grant made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in NBA Cup play on Friday night.
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Grant hits free throws with 1.4 seconds left and Blazers beat Nuggets 109-107
Jerami Grant made a pair of free throws with 1.4 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.
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