The Portland Trail Blazers faced a setback in their game against the Utah Jazz as combo forward Toumani Camara was sidelined due to a right foot injury. Camara's brief appearance saw him score no points and contribute minimally before exiting.

Despite the absence of key players for the Jazz, they dominated the first half, leading by 23 points. The Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting poorly from the field and beyond the arc. Utah's rebounding and scoring in the paint further highlighted their advantage.