Jazz Rally To Top Thunder In Utah
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 124-117, at Delta Center on Tuesday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Thunder held a five-point lead after one quarter. Both sides kept up the pace in the second, while the visitors led for most of the quarter and pushed it to a seven-point game at the break. The Jazz turned up their play in the third and outscored the Thunder by 11 points in the quarter to claim a four-point edge heading into the final frame. The Jazz kept the pressure on in the fourth and despite a brief lead change, they rallied back in front and held on to secure their second straight win.

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 33 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 36 minutes. John Collins followed up with 22 points, nine rebounds and a block, while Collin Sexton added 14 points and four assists.

Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, four rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Jalen Williams followed up with 26 points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Chet Holmgren totaled 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and four blocks.

The Thunder (35-16) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Mavs in Dallas on Saturday. The Jazz (26-26) take on the Suns in Phoenix on Thursday.
Posted on: 2/6/2024 8:51 PM
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