Fresh off a bounce-back victory against the Lakers, the Jazz will look to keep the momentum going. The team got major contributions from both you
Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jordan Clarkson had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help Utah end a three-game slide.
When the Utah Jazz squared off for a nationally televised clash with the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, their starting five wandered onto the court with a fascinating composition. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins,
Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and the Utah Jazz bounced back to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 131-119 on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, nine rebounds
Clarkson provided 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-8 FT), nine rebounds and seven assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 131-119 win over the Lakers. While it was a little bit surprising Clarkson wasn't dealt at the trade deadline,
Luka Dončić drove past Jordan Clarkson from the right slot, drawing two additional Utah Jazz defenders. As Dončić appeared to run out of real estate, he fired a no-look, right-handed, behind-the-back pass to a relocating Austin Reaves at the left slot for a wide-open 3.
The Utah Jazz will be missing out on the help of Lauri Markkanen against the Portland Trail Blazers. According to the team's injury report, Markkanen will be inactive during Monday's game vs. the Trail Blazers due to back spasms.
Clarkson has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets due to left plantar fasciitis injury management.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, right, drives to the hoop against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao) AP AP
The Utah Jazz are riding a high from grounding the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. In a surprising twist, the sputtering Jazz were able to reel in Houston's high-flying Jalen Green and Amen Thompson as Keyonte George scored a game-high 30 points and ignited Will Hardy's game plan.
When healthy, Sexton has remained a strong component of the Jazz's lineup, averaging 18.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists on 47.8% shooting from the field to rally behind Lauri Markkanen and John Collins as Utah's third-leading scorer on the roster.