Jazz Roll Pacers, 132-105
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers, 132-105, at Vivint Arena on Monday.

Utah won each of the first three quarters by at least seven points apiece, winning this game in wire-to-wire fashion. They got their lead up to 29 points, leading by at least 15 points for the final 20 minutes. The Jazz shot 56 percent from the field and 89 percent from the free-throw line (31-of-35) while holding the Pacers to 40 percent from the field and 80 percent from the charity stripe (20-of-25). Utah outscored Indiana in the paint, 60-46, while out-blocking them, 8-4.

The Pacers (23-17) had all five starters reach double figures in scoring, with Buddy Hield leading the way with 14 points and two rebounds. Andrew Nembhard amassed 14 points and four assists. Myles Turner totaled 12 points and four boards. Jalen Smith generated 12 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Jarace Walker led the bench with eight points, four rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks.

The Jazz (22-20) were led by Lauri Markkanen, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Collin Sexton compiled 30 points, three rebounds and five assists. Those two combined to shoot 21-of-32 from the field. John Collins had 10 points and six boards, while Jordan Clarkson led the bench with 17 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Keyonte George accumulated 19 points and five assists.

On deck for Utah is a home matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. As for Indiana, they return to action on Thursday in a road matchup with the Sacramento Kings.
Posted on: 1/15/2024 8:32 PM
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