Rudy Gobert had 20 points (16 in the paint) and 17 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-100 in the season opener for both teams at Moda Center.
The Jazz led by as many as 31, pulling away with a 26-9 run in the first quarter.
Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points (12 in the second quarter). The Jazz had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum scored 23 points, and Damian Lillard went 1 for 7 from 3. Enes Freedom had 14 points and 8 rebounds off the bench.
The Jazz shot 45.7% from the field and 38.0% from 3 to the Trail Blazers’ 40.2% and 36.4%. The Trail Blazers’ starters were outscored 53-36 in 19 minutes together.