Utah next faces the New Orleans Pelicans early Saturday Finnish time.
Lauri Markkanen represented by the Utah Jazz lost to the Charlotte Hornets 112-117 in the NBA basketball league. Suomalaištahti did not play due to back problems.
The Jazz still led 87-80 going into the last quarter, but the Hornets eventually pushed back and passed.
The Hornets’ best scorer had thrown 31 pins Mark Williamswho also grabbed 13 rebounds. Jazz scored baskets in particular Keyonte Georgefor 26 points.
Utah, which is second last in the Western Conference, will next face the New Orleans Pelicans early on Saturday Finnish time.