From one court to another…The Portland Trailblazers got back in the win column in their second to last preseason game using good old fashioned defense and rebounding to secure an 88-84 win in Salt Lake City last night beating the Jazz.

Damian Lillard led all scorers with 27, and Allen Crabbe came off the bench with 15 points, to lead Portland who will open the regular season Tuesday night hosting the Jazz. The Blazers outrebounded Utah by 9 led by Mason Plumee who raked in 10 boards.

The Zers are 4-and-2 and will wrap up the exhibition schedule Friday night in Oakland challenging the Golden State Warriors with the game televised on NBA-TV.