Blazers avoid big upset but Jazz don’t -- magic number down to 1

Blazers avoid big upset but Jazz don't -- magic number down to 1 originally appeared on nbcsportsnorthwest.com Some nights in the NBA, rested and energetic bench players are better than tired starters. Go ask the Los Angeles Lakers, who helped the Trail Blazers cut their magic number for homecourt advantage to one by knocking off the Utah Jazz Sunday night. Or maybe even ask the Blazers, after they barely escaped the attack of the Denver Nuggets' reserves in Moda Center.