SPORTS 12-01-23

Basketball:

NBA:

Portland beat the Cavs 103 to 95 last night with a big 4th quarter comeback. The Blazers defense came through along with some timely 40 percent three-point shooting to secure the second win in a row. Shaedon Sharpe had 29 points to lead six scorers in double figures. Scoot Henderson and Malcolm Brogdon both tallied 7 assists. The Trail Blazers go back to the Rose City standing at 6 and 12. They face the Jazz tomorrow night at a 6:30 tip-off.

CBB:

The Oregon Women lost to Portland 91 to 60 last night. It’s the Ducks 2nd 30 plus point loss in three games, dropping their record to 4 and 2

The OSU men used a strong second half performance to handle UC Davis 71 to 59 last night. The Beavers are now 4 and 3 on the season.

The Oregon State women take on Western Kentucky tomorrow afternoon at 2.

The Oregon Men take on Michigan tomorrow. Coverage starts at Noon on KBND.

NFL: 

The Seahawks played Dallas tough last night but couldn't hold the lead losing 41 to 35. Geno Smith threw for 334 yards and 3 touchdowns with one interception. After the game, coach Pete Carrol mentioned his disappointment with officiating, specifically the penalties called against defensive backs and a costly delay of game call.  The loss drops Seattle to 6 and 6 .

San Francisco is at Philadelphia in a rematch of last year’s NFC championship game. The 49ers are field goal road favorites and looking for their 4th straight win after losing 3 in a row. Kick-off is set for 1:25 

College Football:

5th ranked Oregon will take on number 3 Washington in Las Vegas today in the Pac 12 Championship game, with a likely spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. The Ducks are 9 and a half point favorites with oddsmakers expecting a high scoring matchup setting the over/under at 66. The game could also decide the Heisman Trophy for Ducks quarterback Bo Nix or Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. Coverage starts at 3, with kick-off just after 5, and then hear all the post-game reaction here on KBND.