Jazz Defeat Bucks, 123-108
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 123-108, at Vivint Arena on Sunday.

While Milwaukee led 99-85 with 11 minutes remaining, Utah rode a 40-13 fourth quarter to their comeback win. They actually finished the game on a 38-9 run, with Milwaukee leading by 15 points in the second quarter. There were six ties and eight lead changes in this game. The Jazz' bench took over in this comeback, outscoring the Bucks bench, 55-14. Utah shot 48 percent from the field, 39 percent from three-point range and 83 percent from the free-throw line, while Milwaukee shot 46 percent from the field, 37 percent from long range and 60 percent from the charity stripe. The Jazz also out-rebounded the Bucks, 62-43, while outscoring them in the paint, 50-30.

The Bucks (33-17) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, accruing 33 points, seven rebounds and 13 assists. Bobby Portis provided 27 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Damian Lillard had 12 points, six assists and two blocks, while Malik Beasley totaled 16 points, three rebounds and two assists. AJ Green led the bench with 10 points and five boards.

The Jazz (25-26) were led by Lauri Markkanen, finishing with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists. Collin Sexton collected 19 points and three assists. John Collins compiled 15 points, 10 rebounds and two assists. Keyonte George led the bench with 19 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, while Walker Kessler had 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Jordan Clarkson also generated 12 points, five rebounds and five assists,

Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Milwaukee staying on the road to face the Phoenix Suns and Utah remaining home to play the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Posted on: 2/4/2024 7:37 PM
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