Key Takeaways:
- Deni Avdija delivered 33 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds in three quarters as Portland overpowered Utah 137-117
- Portland secured a third consecutive victory, with seven players reaching double digits in scoring
- Utah, led by Lauri Markkanen’s 22 points, have now lost four straight and eight of their last ten games
Comprehensive Team Display from Portland
Deni Avdija produced a standout performance last night, recording 33 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds over just three quarters before resting for the final period. His near triple-double effort, coming shortly after his Western Conference player of the week recognition, propelled the Portland Trail Blazers to a resounding 137-117 triumph over the Utah Jazz.
BLAZERS WIN!!
BLAZERS WIN!! pic.twitter.com/0Es4qoCuSW— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 6, 2026
Portland’s offensive firepower was on full display throughout the evening, as they registered a 53% field goal percentage and connected on 19 of 48 attempts from beyond the arc (40%). The Blazers missed only one of their 21 free throws during the contest. Shaedon Sharpe added 29 points, including five three-pointers, to go with seven assists and five rebounds. Donovan Clingan contributed a notable double-double performance with 12 points and 17 rebounds.
Balanced Scoring and Depth Boost Blazers
All five Portland starters scored in double figures, with the team’s supporting cast making significant contributions. Toumani Camara tallied 15 points, while Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko both made an impact off the bench, registering 14 points apiece. Kris Murray finished the night with 10 points. The Trail Blazers established control early, taking a 78-57 lead into half-time and extending the advantage to 114-83 by the end of the third quarter.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 33 | 8 | 9 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 29 | 5 | 7 |
| Toumani Camara | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Donovan Clingan | 12 | 17 | 2 |
Struggles Continue for Utah
Lauri Markkanen led the scoring effort for Utah with 22 points. Jusuf Nurkic marked his return from a two-game absence due to a left toe sprain by notching 21 points and collecting 12 rebounds. However, the Jazz’s struggles persisted, as this defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss and their eighth in the last ten outings.
Upcoming Fixtures
The Jazz conclude their four-game road stretch when they take on the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Portland will host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday in the first match of a two-game series at the Moda Center.
