Overview
- George hit a go-ahead 22-foot jumper in the final minute and sank two free throws with 6.8 seconds left to close out the win.
- He finished with 39 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals, a Jazz stat line last recorded in 1981 according to StatMuse.
- Lauri Markkanen added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Kevin Love scored 20 with 13 in the third quarter to help swing momentum.
- Ja Morant returned from a right calf sprain with 21 points and 10 assists for Memphis, as Aldama scored 22 and Cam Spencer hit six threes for 20.
- Utah snapped a two-game skid after dropping seven of 10, while Memphis sits 11-13 with most wins over sub-.500 teams; next up are Dallas at Utah and the Clippers hosting Memphis on Monday.