Keyonte George Leads Utah Jazz to Comeback Win Over Houston Rockets
The Jazz overcame a fourth-quarter deficit with a dominant run, highlighted by George's 30 points and strong interior play.
- Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George scored a career-high 30 points, including 20 in the first half, to propel the team to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets.
- The Jazz outscored the Rockets 37-25 in the fourth quarter, fueled by a decisive 21-5 run to secure the win.
- Lauri Markkanen contributed 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Walker Kessler dominated the glass with 17 rebounds and 11 points for Utah.
- Houston struggled inside, getting outscored 66-36 in the paint and out-rebounded 58-41, exacerbated by the absence of center Steven Adams due to injury.
- Despite strong performances from Alperen Sengun (27 points, 12 rebounds) and Jalen Green (25 points, 10 assists), the Rockets dropped their sixth straight road game.