Blazers vs. Jazz Exhibition Game Preview: How to Watch and What to Expect
The Portland Trail Blazers are set to face off against the Utah Jazz in an exhibition game on Thursday at 6 p.m. The game will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Fans can tune in to Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) to catch the action, as the game will not be broadcast locally on television. However, Utah's broadcast feed will be available for streaming on BlazersVision. For those looking to stream the entire Blazers season live or on-demand, BlazerVision offers an annual pass for $120.
In their recent exhibition game against the Golden State Warriors, the Blazers suffered a 118-111 loss at the Moda Center. Despite building an 18-point lead in the first half, the Blazers struggled with turnovers, shooting percentages, and a tough third quarter. Several Portland players, including Shaedon Sharpe, Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija, and Donovan Clingan, reached double-digit scoring figures. On the other hand, the Jazz have been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 129.3 points per game in their exhibition matches.
As for injuries, the Blazers have not released an official report, but players like Scoot Henderson, Robert Williams III, Matisse Thybulle, and Damian Lillard are not expected to play. Meanwhile, the Jazz are dealing with injuries to players like Georges Niang, Kyle Anderson, Isaiah Collier, and Walker Kessler. Despite the challenges, both teams are gearing up for their regular-season openers following the exhibition game.
Looking ahead, the Blazers will kick off their regular season against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Moda Center on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Fans can stay updated on the latest news and updates about the Blazers by visiting the Rip City TV Network website. Don't miss out on the exciting matchups and action-packed games as the Blazers and Jazz go head-to-head in their exhibition showdown.