October 31, 2025

Get ready, basketball fans! The Portland Trail Blazers head to the Delta Centre in Salt Lake City for a sizzling match against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Blazers are coming off an impressive 122-108 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, bouncing back quickly after a loss to the Clippers. With a balanced 2-2 start to their season, the Trail Blazers are eager to make this game count. The game tips off at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on Jazz+ and KJZZ. Fans streaming online can use Fubo or follow the Blazers live with BlazerVision’s full season package for $120 per year. Let’s meet the stars ready to light up the court: Utah Jazz starters: - Keyonte George (PG) - Svi Mykhailiuk (SG) - Lauri Markkanen (SF) - Kyle Filipowski (PF) - Walker Kessler (C) Portland Trail Blazers starters: - Jrue Holiday (PG) - Shaedon Sharpe (SG) - Toumani Camara (SF) - Deni Avdija (PF) - Donovan Clingan (C) Injuries could shake things up. Utah's Isaiah Collier nurse a hamstring injury and hasn’t played this season. Georges Niang is still out with a foot problem, but the hopeful news is Jusuf Nurkić is back in play after a hip contusion. On the Portland side, Scoot Henderson is sidelined with a hamstring strain since September. Kris Murray has been consistent but might miss this game due to illness. Matisse Thybulle skipped the Lakers game with hip pain, and superstar Damian Lillard will sit out the whole season due to an Achilles injury. Who holds the edge? Portland's recent win showed their strength, scoring over 120 points in both victories, crushing turnovers and defense. Utah Jazz are no less fierce—just Monday they beat the Phoenix Suns 138-134 in a thrilling overtime battle, thanks to Lauri Markkanen’s 51 points and a strong rebound game. Will the Jazz defend their home turf, or will Portland keep their winning streak alive? Basketball lovers won’t want to miss this electrifying duel!

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