US EditionMarkkanen scores a career-high 51 points to help the Jazz outlast the Suns 138-134 in OT
- Long ago in Salt Lake City, Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points as the Utah Jazz beat the Phoenix Suns 138-134 in overtime, making all 17 free throws.
- Leading late, the Jazz saw their edge evaporate when Keyonte George's free throws left Utah ahead 122-115 with 23 seconds left but Markkanen's baseline jumper rimmed out at the buzzer; Devin Booker made a free throw and Mark Williams scored off the rebound to force overtime.
- Supporting the effort, Keyonte George had 26 points and 10 assists, and Walker Kessler added 25 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks, while Markkanen made all 17 free throws and finished with 14 rebounds.
- The win moved the Utah Jazz to two and the Phoenix Suns to one-three, with Phoenix hosting Memphis Wednesday.
- Turning to franchise history, Lauri Markkanen became the first player with a 50-point, 10-rebound and five-made-3-pointers regular-season game, scoring seven points in overtime to secure the win.
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Lauri Markkanen explodes for career-high 51 as Jazz block out Suns in OT
Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points with 14 rebounds to carry the Utah Jazz to a 138-134 overtime victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday night (Tuesday, October 28, Manila time) in Salt Lake City. Markkanen made 17 of 17 free throws, including a game-clinching pair with 1.9 seconds left, en route to his fourth career 40-point game after scoring 38 vs. the Kings on Friday. He also hit 6 of 13 3-pointers. It was the first 50-p…
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Utah faces Portland following Markkanen's 51-point outing
Utah hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after Lauri Markkanen scored 51 points in the Utah Jazz's 138-134 overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season. Utah is 0-0 against the Northwest Division,…
Marietta Daily Journal
Lauri Markkanen scores 51 as Jazz edge Suns in OT
Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points with 14 rebounds to carry the Utah Jazz to a 138-134 overtime victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday night in Salt Lake City.
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