Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Recap
PublishedJanuary 6, 2026,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:January 6, 2026 ,

NBA Recap: Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers – 1/5/26

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, January 5, 2026. The game took place at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The final score was 137-117 in favor of the Trail Blazers.

Deni Avdija led Portland with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. Shaedon Sharpe added 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen scored 22 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jusuf Nurkić contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds.

In the first quarter, the Portland Trail Blazers took an early lead, scoring 36 points to the Utah Jazz’s 26. The Trail Blazers continued their strong performance in the second quarter with 42 points, while the Jazz added 31. By halftime, Portland held a solid lead.

In the third quarter, Portland scored 36 points again, maintaining their momentum. The Jazz managed 26 points in the same period. In the final quarter, Utah scored 34 points, but Portland finished with 23, securing their win with a final score of 137-117. Both teams had 32 assists, but Portland had a higher field goal percentage at 52.7%.

  • Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers with 33 points. He also added 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Avdija made 10 of his 19 shots.
  • Shaedon Sharpe contributed 29 points for the Trail Blazers. He also had 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Sharpe hit 11 of his 19 shots.
  • For the Utah Jazz, Jusuf Nurkić scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. He also dished out 5 assists. Nurkić was efficient, making 9 of his 12 shots.
  • Lauri Markkanen was the top scorer for the Jazz with 22 points. He also had 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Markkanen made 8 of his 17 field goal attempts.
  • Isaiah Collier also played well for the Jazz with 10 points. He added 9 assists and 3 rebounds. Collier was accurate, making 3 out of his 4 shots.
  • Donovan Clingan was key for Portland with 12 points and 17 rebounds. He also chipped in with 2 assists, making 5 of his 9 shots.

What’s Next

The Utah Jazz now hold a record of 12-22. This places them 13th in the Western Conference. The team will need to improve to move up in the standings.

The Portland Trail Blazers have improved to a 16-20 record. They are now 9th in the Western Conference. This win helps them in the race for playoff positions.

The Utah Jazz will play their next game on Wednesday, January 07, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This game will be on the road at the Paycom Center. After that, they will face the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, January 08, at home in the Delta Center.

The Portland Trail Blazers will have their next game on Wednesday, January 07, at home against the Houston Rockets. This game will take place at the Moda Center. They will play the Rockets again on Friday, January 09, also at home.

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