Markkanen Sparks Jazz Win: Knicks Stumble

Utah Jazz beats New York Knicks 117-113 with Lauri Markkanen scoring 23 points in his return.

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Collin Sexton leads Jazz with 26 points; Julius Randle tops Knicks with 32.

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Keyonte George leaves the game in the first quarter due to a left foot injury.

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The Knicks led 31-24 after the first quarter. Yet, Markkanen's back-to-back threes cut it to 52-50 by halftime.

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In the third quarter, Taylor Hendricks showed growth. They made a dunk, block, and offensive rebound.

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Knicks struggle from three-point range (6-26), while Jazz capitalizes, maintaining competitiveness.

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Walker Kessler's impactful third quarter contributes to Jazz's 89-84 lead after three quarters.

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Jazz dominates early fourth quarter, building a 95-84 lead.

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Talen Horton-Tucker's aggressive play helps the Knicks trim the lead to five.

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The Knicks missed crucial three-point attempts in the final seconds. The Jazz secured a 117-113 victory.

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