Utah Jazz: Korver leads Jazz past Trail Blazers

SALT LAKE CITY — Kyle Korver hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 15 points to help the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-89 on Thursday night in the exhibition finale for both teams.

Channing Frye led Portland (4-3) with 17 points, and Rudy Fernandez added 16.

The Blazers played without starters Brandon Roy and Greg Oden, who rested in preparation for the season opener Tuesday night at the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Jazz (4-3) played without point guard Deron Williams (sprained ankle), forward Matt Harpring (ankle) and center Jarron Collins (triceps tendinitis).

Utah forced Portland into six turnovers — three on shot-clock violations — and held Portland to 13 points in the third quarter.

Utah opened the fourth quarter with a 16-7 spurt, keyed by Korver's 3-pointers, and outscored Portland 27-13 in the final period.

The Blazers, coming off a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, built a 63-49 halftime lead. They made their first six 3-point attempts and finished 8-of-11 from 3-points range in the half.

Jazz rookie center Kosta Koufos scored six points in the fourth quarter.

Before the game, Portland waived forward Luke Jackson and center Steven Hill.