The Portland Trail Blazers host the Utah Jazz in a final home game before a scheduled five-game road trip, with Trail Blazers Vs Jazz set for Fri. March 13th at 7: 00pm Pacific (10: 00 pm ET). The matchup pits a 31-35 Portland club against a 20-46 Utah side and arrives with significant roster shortages on both rosters.
Trail Blazers Vs Jazz: Game Time And How To Watch
The game is listed for Fri. March 13th at 7: 00pm Pacific, which is 10: 00 pm ET. Fans with access to antenna or cable can find viewing options on the Rip City Television Network. For streaming, the contest is available on BlazerVision in Oregon and Washington, while League Pass provides coverage elsewhere.
Injuries Leave Lineups Thin
Portland enters the game with three players officially out: Robert Williams III, Shaedon Sharpe and Damian Lillard. Two additional players, Jayson Kent and Chris Youngblood, are listed as questionable. Utah’s injury list is extensive for this contest, with Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson, Jr., Jusuf Nurkic, Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, Blake Hinson and John Konchar all listed as out for the matchup.
Final Home Tune-Up Before Five-Game Road Trip
This home game represents Portland’s last chance to take momentum onto the road. With a five-game stretch away from home scheduled to follow, the team faces pressure to secure a win while working through absences. The matchup also offers an occasion for fan discussion and immediate reaction, with dedicated discussion threads and postgame analysis opportunities for followers to engage.
With both clubs dealing with depleted rosters, lineups and rotation decisions will be central to how the contest unfolds. The confirmed elements — records, the timing of the road trip, broadcast outlets and the injury lists — frame the game as a pivotal local event for Portland fans and a testing ground for bench and role players on both squads. Uncertainties remain where players are listed as questionable, and any late availability would alter team plans for the road trip that begins after tonight’s game.
