nba Game Recap
Jazz vs Thunder Final: 120-119 - Recap
Oklahoma City was victimized for 43 points and 10 rebounds by Lauri Markkanen as the Jazz defeated the Thunder 120-119 in NBA action on Thursday.
Utah won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -1.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 239.5.
Jordan Clarkson had 24 points for Utah and Kelly Olynyk chipped in with 12 points. Jordan Clarkson had 6 assists for the Jazz, while Walker Kessler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
The Thunder got a 39-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was supported by 18 points from Josh Giddey. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 7 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Josh Giddey grabbed 11 rebounds.
Utah trailed at halftime, 55-46.
Utah won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 58-54.
Utah looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Thunder will aim to get back on the winning track at Phoenix.