Jazz Hold Off Hawks In Utah
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks, 124-122, at Delta Center on Friday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start, while Jazz pulled ahead for a, 34-28, lead after one quarter. The Hawks picked up their play in the second and grabbed a one-point edge by the break. Both sides came out strong in the third, but the hosts managed to reclaim a two-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Jazz jumped out to a 10-point lead mid way through the fourth and maintained a step ahead the rest of the way to put an end to a three-game slide. This also marks the third straight loss for the Hawks.

Keyonte George led the Jazz with 25 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals, in 35 minutes. Collin Sexton followed up with 21 points, four rebounds six assists and two steals, while John Collins logged 18 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block.

Meanwhile, Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 33 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals, in 39 minutes. De'Andre Hunter followed up with 27 points, two rebounds and a steal, while Jalen Johnson totaled 26 points, five rebounds and five assists.

The Hawks (29-37) will look to bounce back as they take on the Clippers in L.A. on Sunday. The Jazz (29-37) play host to the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Posted on: 3/15/2024 9:38 PM
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