The Utah Jazz defeated the host Houston Rockets, 131-114, at Toyota Center on Thursday evening.

The Jazz jumped out to a solid start with a, 31-23, lead after one quarter. Both sides brought a good effort in the second, with 33 points apiece, while the visitors maintained an eight-point cushion heading into halftime. The game stayed competitive through the third, but the Rockets could not make a dent in the deficit, trailing by nine heading into the final frame. The Jazz took total control in the fourth and closed out the road win to end a five-game slide, while this marks the sixth straight loss for the Rockets.

Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz with 49 points, eight rebounds and a block, in 36 minutes. Jordan Clarkson totaled 19 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Malik Beasley added 19 points and a steal, off the bench. The Jazz shot 49.5 percent from the field, including 19-of-48 from long range.

Meanwhile, Jalen Green led the Rockets with 30 points, four rebounds and four assists, in 38 minutes. Kevin Porter followed up with 23 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Alperen Sengun added 20 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. The Rockets shot 41.3 percent from the field, including 15-of-42 from deep.

The Rockets (10-29) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Timberwolves on Sunday. The Jazz (20-21) take on the Bulls in Chicago on Saturday.