SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Playing in their first Christmas Day game since 1997, the Utah Jazz rolled to a 117-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Seven Jazzmen finished in double figure scoring in the balanced victory over Portland, who the Jazz beat by 30 points just a few nights ago.

📹| A very merry W 🤗

Our #NBAXmas game highlights ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/esOW8vTAgw

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 26, 2018

After Slow Start From Three, Jazz Pick It Up

After the first quarter, the game was knotted up at 24-all. The Jazz went 0-for-8 from beyond the arc in the opening period.

However, starting with a three by Jae Crowder early in the second quarter, it was a different story for Utah’ deep shooting from then on. The Jazz made 5-of-7 attempts from 3-point land in that period while Crowder turned in 10 points in the period alone to give Utah a sizeable 59-47 halftime lead.

Giddy-up Jingles horse, pick up your feet 🎠#NBAXmas | #PORatUTA pic.twitter.com/6bfnbunS24

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 26, 2018

The Jazz continued to shoot well in the second half, led by Dante Exum. The Australian point guard went a perfect 6-for-6 in the second half and scored 13 of his 15 points in the final 24 minutes.

Gobert Shines On Big Stage

Rudy Gobert finished with a triple-double with 18 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocked shots.

“We just wanted to come out and do what we do,” said Gobert after the game. “Play defense, as a team, get the win and that’s what we did.”

Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz in scoring with 19 points and had some spectacular highlight-show worthy dunks.

Exum and Ingles both finished with 15 points each.

Crowder turned in 12 points while Kyle Korver, who gave a pregame Christmas message to the fans, contributed 10 points.

Kyle Korver addresses crowd before #PORatUTA. Beautiful holiday message. #DoingGood #ThisIsWhyWePlay #TeamIsEveryThing pic.twitter.com/ruboMFtwmg

— Utah Jazz Doing Good (@JazzDoingGood) December 26, 2018

Damian Lillard, who showed up to the game with a lamp inspired by the one in A Christmas Story, had a game-high 20 points in the loss.

Next Up

The Jazz will stay at home to host the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.