This is the Trail Blazers' final road game and first matchup since finding out they were eliminated from the postseason. Portland showed much improvement, but I question its motivation for this now meaningless game.

Utah is dreadful. But the Jazz should have motivation to halt a nine-game losing streak. This is their best chance to stop their losing skid since they host the Thunder and play at Minnesota for their final two games.

Portland concludes its season with home games against the Warriors and Lakers. Those are matchups the Trail Blazers are likely to care more about.

The Jazz are 1-2 against Portland this season. Both of Utah's losses to Portland came by two points. The Jazz have outscored Portland by 38 points in their three games.