Portland came out on top in an exciting game against Utah. "I'm sure it was a dream game for the fans, with the result in the balance down to the end," said Portland coach Bob. "But these sorts of games give me gray hair."

Bob and his counterpart, Utah coach Coach Young, brought out the best in their teams. "Not a lot of mistakes from either side," said Coach Young. "That's what I like to see. Of course, I'd like to see us win as well but only one team can do that. Portland just played better, and we have to tip our hats to them."

Portland was led by Smith (26 points, 5 boards, 11 assists, 6 steals), Vanderveer (10 points, 13 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), White (6 points, 10 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals, a block). Utah was led by Feaster (25 points, 14 boards, 1 assists), Patton (17 points, 1 assists, a steal), Jones (10 points, 2 assists, 2 blocks).

Portland jump to 21-9 and 11-4 at home after the victory. They remain at #1 in the Northwest and stay at #2 overall in the Western Conference. With today's loss, Utah drop to 19-13. They hold at #3 in the Northwest and remain at #6 overall in the Western Conference.

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