Jrue Holiday's big night boosts Blazers past Jazz

Portland guard scores season-high 31 points in victory over Utah

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Jrue Holiday scored a season-best 31 points and added 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 135-119 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Donovan Clingan had 23 points and 18 rebounds for the Blazers, who won for the fourth time in five games. Brice Sensabaugh scored 28 points for the Jazz, who have dropped 13 of their last 17 games.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Blazers in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, while the Jazz continue to struggle after a strong start to the season. Holiday's big performance was a key factor in Portland's victory.

The details

Holiday shot 11-of-18 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free throw line to lead the Blazers. Clingan recorded a double-double, and Jerami Grant (18 points), Scoot Henderson (15 points off the bench), and Toumani Camara (14 points) also contributed offensively for Portland. For the Jazz, Sensabaugh hit 5 three-pointers, while Kyle Filipowski had 15 points, 9 rebounds, and a career-high 6 steals.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • It was the final game for both teams before the NBA All-Star break.

The players

Jrue Holiday

A veteran guard for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored a season-high 31 points in the win.

Donovan Clingan

A young forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who recorded a double-double with 23 points and 18 rebounds.

Brice Sensabaugh

A rookie guard for the Utah Jazz who scored a team-high 28 points, including 5 three-pointers.

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What they’re saying

“Jrue Holiday's big night was a huge boost for us tonight. He was aggressive offensively and made plays all over the floor.”

— Chauncey Billups, Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Trail Blazers and Jazz will both have a break for the NBA All-Star weekend before returning to action in late February.

The takeaway

Jrue Holiday's standout performance helped the Portland Trail Blazers maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race, while the Utah Jazz continue to struggle after a promising start to the season.