Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz Live Score and Stats: October 31, 2026 Gametracker
The Portland Trail Blazers built a lead over the Utah Jazz during their October 31, 2026 matchup, leading 59-42 by the end of the period as Deni Avdija, Scoot Henderson, and Keyonte George traded possessions.
The sequence opened deep in the quarter with Lauri Markkanen missing a three-point jump shot, followed quickly by a Jazz offensive rebound and a loose-ball personal foul on Donovan Clingan that sent Jaxson Hayes to the line. From there, the pace picked up. Damian Lillard drew a shooting foul against Markkanen, sinking the second of two free throws to nudge the score to 28-18. Vit Krejci answered moments later by draining a three-pointer off an assist from Lillard, stretching the gap to 31-18.
Inside the Quarter: Scoring Runs and Turnover Battles
Utah fought to chip away at the deficit through aggressive drives and second-chance points. Hayes and Darryn Peterson converted key jump shots and dunks, while Isaiah Collier capitalized on trips to the free-throw line. Portland answered as Toumani Camara nailed a three-pointer off a pass from Deni Avdija, and Avdija soon converted from the stripe.
Turnovers hampered both squads down the stretch. Markkanen lost a live ball to a steal by Camara, while Avdija surrendered a bad pass that Peterson turned into a running pull-up jumper. Even with late defensive stops—including Ace Bailey blocking a driving layup by Damian Lillard and another block against Hansen Yang—the Jazz struggled to string together enough defensive stops to slow Portland’s perimeter attack.
Keyonte George Sinks Free Throws as Period Ends
As the clock wound down toward the end of the period, Keyonte George sank consecutive pairs of free throws following fouls by Chris Youngblood, bringing Utah’s total to 42. A final turnover by Scoot Henderson—stolen by Markkanen—brought the period to a close with Portland maintaining a 59-42 advantage.
| Key Moment / Player | Action | Score Result |
|---|---|---|
| Vit Krejci | Makes three-point jump shot (Damian Lillard assist) | 31-18 |
| Toumani Camara | Makes three-point jump shot (Deni Avdija assist) | 34-18 |
| Darryn Peterson | Makes two-point running pullup jump shot | 38-23 |
| Scoot Henderson | Makes three-point jump shot (Jrue Holiday assist) | 44-28 |
| Keyonte George | Makes regular free throws (1 and 2 of 2) | 59-42 |
The matchup highlights ongoing roster developments for both franchises. Fans can track subsequent quarters, player statistics, and final game outcomes through official league gametrackers and sports broadcasting networks.
