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Utah Jazz’s Zombie-Like Halloween Loss vs Blazers is Cause for Concern

The Portland Trail Blazers’ 112–90 win over the Utah Jazz (who celebrated Halloween by playing like a bunch of zombies) was about as ugly as it gets. Both teams shot poorly, a bunch of fouls were called, and the game…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:15 AM
Utah Jazz’s Zombie-Like Halloween Loss vs Blazers is Cause for Concern
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Fisher argues Utah's 112–90 Halloween loss to Portland shows the Jazz are failing to turn the corner.
  • The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 112–90 in a game featuring 36 total turnovers.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. is reportedly sidelined with an injury until at least mid-December.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 112–90 in an ugly Halloween matchup featuring 36 combined turnovers and 39 assists. Writer Josh Fisher argues that the lopsided defeat demonstrates Utah's lack of progress, calling their sluggish effort and poor execution a serious cause for concern after several years of rebuilding.

Fisher critiques the Jazz front office for conflicting roster moves, including trading Walker Kessler after acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr., who remains sidelined with an injury until at least mid-December. The analysis also contrasts Utah's struggles to build around Lauri Markkanen with Portland's approach of surrounding Deni Avdija with winning talent.

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