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Utah Defeats Atlanta 116-98 - Recap

Atlanta was victimized by Jordan Clarkson for 30 points as the Jazz defeated the Hawks 116-98 in NBA action on Thursday.

Utah was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 218.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Utah got 23 points from Bojan Bogdanovic and another 19 points from Joe Ingles. Mike Conley contributed 11 assists, while Rudy Gobert cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.

Atlanta got 21 points from Trae Young in a losing cause and another 14 points from De'Andre Hunter. Trae Young contributed 7 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Atlanta were victorious, as the score was 40-39 at the break.

Utah had a 47-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Utah heads into a battle against the Heat. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Phoenix.