Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Walker Kessler had 11 points and 17 rebounds,

Iffy for Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder, Markkanen echoed the importance of the games that lie ahead on the schedule. "Keep building those good habits," Markkanen said. "We're trying to get as many wins as we can... Just creating that chemistry,

Monday’s NBA schedule includes the Portland Trail Blazers (24-33) taking the road to play Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (14-42) at Delta Center. Game time is 9:00 PM ET.The Trail Blazers

Keyonte George hit five 3-pointers and scored 30 points to lift the Utah Jazz to a 124-115 win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.Lauri Markkanen broke out of a s

Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Walker Kessler had 11 points and 17 rebounds,

Kessler (illness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Kings. Kessler, who was originally questionable, will be returning from a one-game absence. With John Collins (back) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both sidelined,

It's an interesting spot for Sexton to be in, who hasn't missed this much time since his first season in Utah during their 2022-23 campaign, but he seemed to take the return back

This Minnesota team has been wholly unreliable all season long, one that loves to play down to its competition.

Meanwhile, the backup show in Utah likely won’t take advantage of a flimsy New Orleans defense. While the Pelicans are just 22nd in the league in points allowed per game (110.7) and 25th in defensive rating (110.8), Keyonte George is the only player available for the Jazz averaging double-digit points (16.5).

The Timberwolves shot 21-of-38 (55.3 percent) from three in the Jan. 30 meeting, which was a 138-113 victory for Minnesota. Utah’s defensive gameplan is focused on limiting shot attempts at the rim, which has opened up vulnerabilities on the perimeter.