SALT LAKE CITY – A fourth-quarter comeback fell short for the Utah Jazz in a 136-134 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers for their first loss at home in 2025.

The Jazz (2-2) used defense to whittle a 22-point deficit to 1, but couldn’t finish the comeback in the final moments against Portland (3-2).

Lauri Markkanen finished the night with 32 points to lead all scorers. Keyonte George scored 29 points on 6-of-14 shooting, with eight assists, and was a perfect 15-of-15 from the free-throw line.

Walker Kessler ended the night with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.

Jazz injury report before facing Portland

• Isaiah Collier — Out (Right hamstring strain)

Collier, who fell just a few votes short of making the All-Rookie second team last season, has not appeared in a game th

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