Lauri Markkanen scores 33 as Jazz rally past Thunder
Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lift the Utah Jazz to a 124-117 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.
Markkanen fueled a second-half comeback with 17 points in the third quarter and then sealed the win with a clutch 3-pointer in the final minute.
John Collins totaled 22 points and nine rebounds, Keyonte George added 16 points and Collin Sexton added 14 points to help Utah win its second game in a row.
The Jazz, who trailed by 12 in the third period, pulled off their second consecutive double-digit comeback. They overcame a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points to lead the Thunder. Jalen Williams added 26 points, five rebounds and five assists and Chet Holmgren contributed 22 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots in the loss.