Jazz Rally Back To Top Pistons
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons, 154-148, in overtime at Delta Center on Wednesday evening.

The Pistons got out to a strong start and led, 33-26, after one quarter. Both sides picked up the pace in the second, but the Jazz managed to trim it back to a two-point difference heading into the break. The scoring continued in the third, where the Pistons outscored the hosts, 41-38, to make it a five-point game heading into the final quarter. The score stayed tight through the fourth, where the hosts battled back to tied it up at 138, forcing overtime. The Jazz took over in the extra frame and closed the deal on their third straight win. This also marks the second straight loss for the Pistons.

Jordan Clarkson led the way for the Jazz with 36 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 38 minutes off the bench. Lauri Markkanen followed up with 31 points, seven rebounds and a block, while Collin Sexton followed up with 25 points, two rebounds, five assists and a steal.

Meanwhile, Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 36 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 43 minutes. Cade Cunningham followed up with 31 points, five rebounds, 12 assists and a steal, while Alec Burks tallied 27 points and four rebounds.

The Pistons (3-30) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Warriors in Golden State on Friday. The Jazz (15-19) take on the Celtics in Boston on Friday.
Posted on: 1/3/2024 9:36 PM
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