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Jazz Edge East-Leading Pistons on Keyonte George’s Late Winner

The East leaders faltered late in Salt Lake City after erasing a 15-point deficit.

Overview

  • Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit the deciding shot with two seconds left to secure Utah’s 131-129 victory.
  • Detroit dropped to 24-7 and Utah improved to 11-19, ending the Jazz’s four-game skid and halting the Pistons’ three-game run.
  • Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 29 points and 17 assists as seven Pistons reached double figures.
  • Jalen Duren’s foul trouble limited him to fewer than 13 minutes, and Utah used a third quarter with 14 Detroit fouls to convert 17 of 18 free throws and build its largest lead.
  • Utah’s official injury report listed Walker Kessler (shoulder) and Georges Niang (foot) out for the game.