Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) tries to block the shot of Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, left, dribbles toward the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy talks with guard Keyonte George (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, left, passes the ball around the Utah Jazz defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)