Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz Final Score 79-83 — Jul 18, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League · Cox Pavilion
Scoreboard
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blazers
|
20 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 79 |
Utah Jazz
|
19 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 83 |
AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast
AIThis forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blazers
|
24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 93 |
|
Utah Jazz
|
22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 87 |
Confidence: 62%
Blazers favored
Utah enters this matchup severely hampered by recent form—they've won just one of their last four games and look disorganized defensively. D. Peterson (23 PPG) provides scoring punch, but the supporting cast has been inconsistent. Portland, while also struggling (1-2 record), possesses superior roster balance: Avdija Deni's 22.2 PPG is complemented by Jrue Holiday's 16.4 PPG and playmaking. More importantly, Portland leads the head-to-head matchup 3-2 in the last five regular-season meetings, including a convincing 135-119 win in February and a 124-114 victory in March. The Trail Blazers' ability to run pace-and-space sets with Holiday's guard skills and Deni's versatility should exploit Utah's defensive lapses. Utah's home-court edge is meaningful but insufficient against a Portland team that has consistently outmatched them this season. This is a low-scoring summer league affair (both teams averaging under 90 PPG), but Portland's depth and recent head-to-head dominance give them the edge. Utah's recent loss to San Antonio (82-94) underscores their struggle against prepared opponents.
Scoring Dynamics
First Half (Q1-Q2)
89P
Defensive-minded summer league, moderate pace
Second Half (Q3-Q4)
91P
Trail Blazers pull away late, Utah fades
Total Points
180
Range 172-188
Matchup Analysis
Utah Jazz
D. Peterson scoring punch
Decent overall bench depth
Home court advantage
Poor recent form, 1-3
Defensive vulnerabilities
Blazers
Avdija and Holiday balance
Recent win vs Timberwolves
H2H edge over Jazz
Inconsistent execution
Lost to Nuggets yesterday
Risk Factors
Summer league volatility and rest
Utah home court often larger factor
Players to Watch
D. Peterson
Utah Jazz
23 PPG scorer; Utah's primary offensive engine in summer league
Avdija Deni
Blazers
22.2 PPG and all-around play; Trail Blazers' most reliable scorer
Holiday Jrue
Blazers
Ball-handling and 16.4 PPG; controls pace and offensive flow
Statistical Edges
First to Score
Blazers
55%
Hottest Quarter
Q3
Game Preview
Portland strikes first in Q1, using Holiday's ball-handling to establish pace and Deni's efficient scoring to build an early lead. Utah's D. Peterson keeps the Jazz within striking distance with aggressive drives, but Utah's perimeter defense falters repeatedly, allowing Portland to push ahead 24-22 after one. In Q2, both teams trade baskets in a more methodical offensive grind. Peterson continues his isolation looks while C. Williams chips in, but Holiday's steady playmaking and Deni's mid-range game keep Portland ahead 46-43 at halftime. The third quarter sees Portland extend their control; Deni and Holiday combine for consecutive scores while Utah's bench contributors (M. Abmas, T. Bates) struggle to generate consistent scoring. Portland's lead reaches six (70-64) heading into Q4. In the final quarter, Utah mounts a brief comeback as Peterson refuses to go quietly with back-to-back buckets, but Portland's depth—particularly Scoot Henderson providing defensive pressure—seals the outcome. Final: Portland 93, Utah 87. Holiday logs another assist-heavy game, Deni leads in efficiency, and Utah's home court cannot overcome their defensive inconsistency.
Portland's 3-2 head-to-head edge, stronger roster balance (Deni+Holiday vs. Peterson alone), and Utah's poor recent form (1-3) drive the prediction. Home court provides some uncertainty, limiting confidence to 62%.
Team Stats
Blazers
STAT
Utah Jazz
| Team | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | OREB | DREB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazers |
-/- | -% | 12/43 | 28% | 5/7 | 71% | 46 | - | - | 19 | 3 | 8 | 13 | - |
| Utah Jazz |
-/- | -% | 5/33 | 15% | 11/14 | 79% | 46 | - | - | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | - |
Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz — Game Recap
Utah Jazz beat Portland Trail Blazers 83-79 in NBA - Las Vegas Summer League play on July 18, 2026 at Cox Pavilion.
Utah Jazz led 40-30 at halftime, and they finished the job with a 4-point margin.
J. Bridges led Portland Trail Blazers with 16 points. J. Harmon led Utah Jazz with 21 points.
Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Portland Trail Blazers to win 93-87 — the pick missed. The forecast projected 180 total points against 162 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.
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Portland Trail Blazers — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Q. OlivariS |
20:31 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0/0 | 3/11 | 0/0 |
 Yang HansenS |
24:06 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 0/0 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
 J. KentS |
20:42 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1/4 | 2/3 |
 F. FidlerS |
20:16 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0/0 | 1/4 | 1/1 |
 C. YoungbloodS |
7:20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
 J. BridgesB |
23:51 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0/0 | 2/4 | 1/1 |
 Cameron FlynnB |
15:56 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0/0 | 2/6 | 0/0 |
 J. B. DunningB |
13:31 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 2/6 | 0/0 |
 J. MartinB |
21:35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0/0 | 0/3 | 0/0 |
 A. DiarraB |
15:54 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 A. CarrB |
16:17 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
Utah Jazz — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robinson OrlandoS |
28:34 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0/0 | 0/5 | 0/0 |
 B. HinsonS |
19:03 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0/0 | 1/9 | 0/1 |
 E. DixonS |
23:39 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/5 | 0/1 |
 T. BatesS |
18:58 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1/4 | 0/0 |
 H. GrayS |
19:43 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0/0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
 J. HarmonB |
20:17 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 0/0 | 1/3 | 6/6 |
 M. ClevelandB |
23:31 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0/0 | 1/3 | 1/1 |
 J. KohlerB |
13:51 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0/0 | 1/1 | 2/2 |
 M. HandlogtenB |
11:26 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/1 |
 B. MbengB |
20:57 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0/0 | 0/2 | 2/2 |
Season Comparison
Blazers
STAT
Utah Jazz
2-2
Record
1-3
.500
PCT
.250
12
Position
23
403
Points For
332
378
Points Against
353
4
Games Played
4
-
Streak
-
79.0
Points Per Game
88.0
81.0
Opp. Points Per Game
92.0
Head to Head
4
1
Mar 14, 2026
Utah Jazz
114 - 124
Blazers
Feb 13, 2026
Blazers
135 - 119
Utah Jazz
Jan 6, 2026
Utah Jazz
117 - 137
Blazers
Oct 30, 2025
Blazers
136 - 134
Utah Jazz
Oct 17, 2025
Blazers
129 - 132
Utah Jazz
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Jul 11
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