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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS 130, Utah Jazz 98

Dec 6, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) brings the ball up the court during the third quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at the Moda Center. The Blazers won the game 130-98. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

More Like These, Please – The Blazers didn’t have a starter over 29 minutes, yet three scored over 20 points, with LaMarcus Aldridge adding in 15 rebounds and two steals. Thomas Robinson added 13 points, six rebounds and two steals off the bench. The Jazz had four of their bench players in double figures, led by Alec Burks and his 16 points.

Los Angeles Lakers 106, SACRAMENTO KINGS 100

It’s How You Finish – Jodie Meeks (19 points) made 5-of-6 from the 3-point line and the Lakers turned a six-point fourth quarter deficit into a six-point victory. Steve Blake scored 13 with 10 assists and Pau Gasol added 10 with seven rebounds and two steals. The Kings got 20 from DeMarcus Cousins and Ben McLemore, with two steals each. Kobe Bryant returns for the Lakers on Sunday.