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Utah Jazz end homestand with blowout loss to Blazers - KSL Sports
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 112-90 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Salt Lake City, rebounding from their first loss. Deni Avdija led Portland with 24 points, while Damian Lillard added 22.
Without Ja Morant, sidelined for four weeks with a hamstring strain, and Shaedon Sharpe, Portland faced backcourt challenges. Toumani Camara, Scoot Henderson, and Jrue Holiday each tallied 14 points as the team moved to 4-1.
Tight defense and a 48-37 rebounding edge fueled the victory, as the Blazers held Utah scoreless during a 17-0 opening run. Portland forced turnovers, and five players reached double-figures.
Utah shot a dismal 37.1% from the field, failing to reach 103 points for the first time this season. Rookie Darryn Peterson scored 16 points and Lauri Markkanen added 13.
On Monday night, the Blazers visit the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, the Jazz travel to face the San Antonion Spurs on the same night, hoping to break their current losing streak.
Portland takes over Utah with a solid performance by Avdija and Lillard, recovering from its recent setback.The visiting team dominated the game.The Jazz suffered its fourth consecutive defeat, affected by ball losses and a low shooting percentage.The Blazers' defense was key.