Jazz Edge Blazers in Thrilling Finish at Delta Center
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Delta Center
Utah Jazz 132, Portland Trail Blazers 129, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz?
Utah Jazz beat Portland Trail Blazers 132-129 at Delta Center on October 16, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Utah Jazz narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 132-129 at the Delta Center. This victory marks a crucial win for the Jazz, who have struggled recently, holding a home record of 1-3 and an overall record of 1-9 in their last ten games. The Jazz's recent form has seen them average 111.2 points scored while allowing a staggering 131.7 points per game. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, with an average of 119.0 points scored and 134.8 points allowed, leading to a record of 1-4.
The Trail Blazers, matching the Jazz's overall record at 1-3, have also faced difficulties, particularly on the road where they have lost all six of their away games this season. In their last ten games, the Blazers have managed a record of 4-6, with an average of 110.4 points scored and 112.0 points allowed. Their recent form includes a streak of one win in their last five games, averaging 110.8 points scored and 108.8 points allowed.
This game was particularly significant as it continued the recent rivalry between the two teams, with the Trail Blazers having won the previous four meetings in the series. However, the Jazz managed to break that streak with this win, showcasing their ability to compete in a high-pressure situation.
In terms of injuries, both teams were dealing with key players unavailable or uncertain for the game. The Jazz had Trey Alexander and Jaren Jackson Jr. listed as day-to-day due to rib and knee issues, respectively. The Trail Blazers were missing Shaedon Sharpe, who is out with a knee injury, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. The condition of these players certainly added an element of unpredictability to the matchup.
The game was closely fought throughout, with several lead changes and critical scoring plays in the fourth quarter. Elijah Harkless of the Blazers made significant contributions, including a driving layup that brought the score to 127-124 in favor of the Blazers. However, the Jazz responded with a crucial three-pointer from Svi Mykhailiuk, followed by free throws from Mo Bamba that ultimately sealed the victory.
The betting market had favored the Jazz, with their win probability finishing at 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the win at home. The conditions at the Delta Center were conducive to a competitive game, with the atmosphere charged as both teams fought for a much-needed victory.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of the Jazz as they look to turn their season around, while the Trail Blazers will need to reassess their strategies moving forward, particularly concerning their away performance. Fans can look forward to seeing how both teams adapt in their upcoming games.
Injury report
- Trey AlexanderDay-To-DayRibsUtah Jazz
- Jaren Jackson Jr.Day-To-DayKneeUtah Jazz
- Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
- Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
- Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Leaders
- PointsKeyonte George20Utah Jazz
- AssistsWalker Kessler8Utah Jazz
- ReboundsWalker Kessler10Utah Jazz
- PointsJerami Grant32Portland Trail Blazers
- AssistsJrue Holiday7Portland Trail Blazers
- ReboundsDonovan Clingan10Portland Trail Blazers
Recent form
Utah Jazz
Last 10: 1-9Streak L2111.2 scored · 131.7 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L105-116at Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 13
- L111-145vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 12
- W133-126vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 10
- L134-147at Atlanta HawksApr 6
- L112-140at Indiana PacersApr 4
- L105-143at Houston RocketsApr 3
- L106-110at Charlotte HornetsMar 31
- L93-129at Denver NuggetsMar 29
- L110-121vs Houston RocketsMar 28
- L103-140vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 26
Portland Trail Blazers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W1110.4 scored · 112 allowed per game2-4 away
- W109-81vs Los Angeles LakersApr 13
- L86-103vs Golden State WarriorsApr 12
- L126-133at Utah JazzApr 10
- W120-109vs San Antonio SpursApr 6
- L113-118at Chicago BullsApr 5
- W112-103at Toronto RaptorsApr 3
- W127-113at Atlanta HawksApr 1
- L93-110at New York KnicksMar 30
- L107-128at Sacramento KingsMar 28
- L111-122vs Cleveland CavaliersMar 26
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Portland Trail Blazers | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 40-90 | 41-86 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 21-54 | 14-38 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 37 |
| Free throws | 28-34 | 36-43 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 30 |
| Assists | 28 | 30 |
| Steals | 11 | 9 |
| Blocks | 7 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 29 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 50 |
| Fouls | 38 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter96-101Taylor Hendricks makes 3-foot dunk (Jusuf Nurkic assists)
- 3rd Quarter96-102Elijah Harkless makes free throw 1 of 3
- 3rd Quarter96-103Elijah Harkless makes free throw 3 of 3
- 3rd Quarter98-103Shaedon Sharpe makes two point shot (Jrue Holiday assists)
- 3rd Quarter99-103Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter99-104Brice Sensabaugh makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter99-105Brice Sensabaugh makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter102-105Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
- 4th Quarter102-107Jusuf Nurkic makes 5-foot layup (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter103-107Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter104-107Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter107-107Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Love assists)
- 4th Quarter110-107Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 4th Quarter110-109Brice Sensabaugh makes 3-foot dunk
- 4th Quarter110-110Kyle Filipowski makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-111Kyle Filipowski makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-111Rayan Rupert makes 25-foot three point jumper (Blake Wesley assists)
- 4th Quarter113-112Mo Bamba makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter116-112Shaedon Sharpe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Clingan assists)
- 4th Quarter116-115Svi Mykhailiuk makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mo Bamba assists)
- 4th Quarter119-115Sidy Cissoko makes 22-foot three point jumper (Blake Wesley assists)
- 4th Quarter120-115Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-116Mo Bamba makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-117Mo Bamba makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter121-117Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter121-118John Tonje makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter121-119John Tonje makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-119Sidy Cissoko makes 5-foot dunk
- 4th Quarter125-119Jerami Grant makes 2-foot dunk (Jrue Holiday assists)
- 4th Quarter125-122Mo Bamba makes 25-foot three point jumper (Taylor Hendricks assists)
- 4th Quarter126-122Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter127-122Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter127-124Elijah Harkless makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter127-125Elijah Harkless makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter129-125Donovan Clingan makes finger roll layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
- 4th Quarter129-126Elijah Harkless makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter129-127Elijah Harkless makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter129-130Svi Mykhailiuk makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mo Bamba assists)
- 4th Quarter129-131Mo Bamba makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter129-132Mo Bamba makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Utah Jazz, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.
Venue
- Delta CenterSalt Lake City, UT
- Attendance13339
- OfficialsCourtney Kirkland, Brett Nansel, J.B. DeRosa
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