nba Game Recap
Recap - Jazz Defeat Atlanta 125-119
Utah got 32 points from Lauri Markkanen en route to a 125-119 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday at State Farm Arena.
The Jazz were a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 231.0.
Jordan Clarkson had 23 points for Utah and Malik Beasley chipped in with 18 points. Mike Conley had 13 assists for the Jazz, while Lauri Markkanen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Atlanta got 26 points from Dejounte Murray in a losing cause and another 22 points from De'Andre Hunter. Trae Young contributed 9 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 19 rebounds.
Utah led at halftime, 63-54.
Atlanta had a 54-47 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Utah takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Philadelphia.