The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 112-90 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with Deni Avdija leading all scorers with 24 points at Delta Center. Portland outscored Utah in each of the first three quarters, using advantages in 3-point shooting, free throws and rebounding to secure the road victory.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Portland Establishes a Nine-Point Lead
The Trail Blazers opened with a 27-18 first quarter, putting Utah behind early. The Jazz’s 18 points represented their lowest-scoring quarter of the game, while Portland established an advantage it would extend over the next two periods.
Second Quarter: Trail Blazers Extend the Margin
Portland produced its highest-scoring quarter with 32 points in the second, outscoring Utah 32-24. That eight-point advantage increased the Trail Blazers’ lead to 59-42 at halftime, leaving the Jazz with a 17-point deficit.
Third Quarter: Portland Takes Further Control
The Trail Blazers added another seven points to their lead by winning the third quarter 29-22. Through three periods, Portland had built an 88-64 advantage, giving the visitors a substantial cushion entering the fourth.
Fourth Quarter: Utah Finishes Ahead, but Portland Secures the Win
Utah outscored Portland 26-24 in the final period, its only quarter with a scoring advantage. The modest improvement reduced the final margin to 22 points, with the Trail Blazers completing a 112-90 victory in regulation.
Key Performers
- Deni Avdija, Portland: Led all scorers with 24 points and provided the game’s top individual scoring performance.
- Donovan Clingan, Portland: Collected a team-high nine rebounds as the Trail Blazers finished with a 48-37 advantage on the boards.
- Damian Lillard, Portland: Led the Trail Blazers with four assists.
- Darryn Peterson, Utah: Paced the Jazz with 16 points and a team-high four assists.
- Ace Bailey, Utah: Led Utah with seven rebounds.
NerdSports Stat: Portland outscored Utah by 28 points from 3-pointers and free throws combined, 82-54. That more than offset the Jazz’s six-point advantage on 2-point baskets and accounted for the final 22-point margin.
Game Analysis: Free Throws and 3-Pointers Make the Difference
Portland did not need an exceptional overall shooting percentage to create separation. The Trail Blazers shot 40.8% from the field, compared with Utah’s 37.2%, but their advantages beyond the arc and at the foul line were more pronounced.
The visitors made 16 of 44 attempts from 3-point range, finishing at 36.4%. Utah made 11 of 40, or 27.5%. Those five additional Portland 3-pointers created a 15-point scoring advantage.
The free-throw difference was nearly as significant. Portland converted 34 of 41 attempts, while Utah went 21-for-26. The Trail Blazers earned 15 more attempts and scored 13 more points at the line, complementing their perimeter production.
Rebounding also favored Portland, 48-37, with Clingan leading the way. Utah recorded more assists, 23-15, but that advantage did not translate into better shooting efficiency. The Jazz finished with 29 made field goals to Portland’s 31, and their lower 3-point accuracy made keeping pace especially difficult.
Closing Context: Portland Improves to 4-1
The Trail Blazers improved to 4-1 overall and remained unbeaten on the road at 3-0, while the Jazz fell to 1-5 overall and 1-4 at home. Both Western Conference teams return to action Monday, November 2: Utah hosts the San Antonio Spurs at 5:30 p.m. PST, and Portland hosts the Denver Nuggets at 6 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 112-90 on October 31, 2026.
Deni Avdija scored 24 points. His individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available game statistics.
After the win, the Portland Trail Blazers sit 4-1 in the Western Conference.
Deni Avdija was the standout performer with a game-high 24 points in Portland’s 112-90 victory.
