Lauri Markkanen's 34 Points Propel Jazz to Victory Over Knicks
Utah snaps a four-game losing streak with a dominant 121-106 home win against New York, ending the Knicks' four-game winning streak.
- Lauri Markkanen led the Utah Jazz with 34 points, shooting 11-for-15 from the field and 5-for-8 from three-point range, while also grabbing nine rebounds.
- The Jazz outperformed the Knicks in shooting efficiency (50.6% vs. 39%) and rebounding (65-45), securing their fourth win of the season.
- Collin Sexton contributed 25 points, including four three-pointers in the fourth quarter, and John Collins added a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
- OG Anunoby was the Knicks' top scorer with a season-high 27 points, while Jalen Brunson added 23 points and eight assists in the loss.
- Despite a 17-0 third-quarter run that cut Utah's lead to two, the Knicks struggled to maintain momentum, missing key shots late in the game.