Lauri Markkanen was in his element again when Utah won again. Utah moved to the better side of the playoff line.
Jonne Niemeläinen,
STT Sports
Lauri Markkanen starred Utah Jazz beat the Toronto Raptors at home in the night NBA round with a score of 145–113. The victory was already the fourth in a row for the highly motivated Jazz.
On Thursday, Markkanen, who was chosen as Finland’s Athlete of the Year, was his team’s best scorer, when he bagged 22 points, picked up nine rebounds, made two assists leading to a basket and made one steal.
The Finn, who played for less than half an hour, sank in with a balance of 7/11. Four of the six triple companies slipped in. At the free throw line, Markkanen’s balance was 4/5.
Utah has been in top form in its last games. The team has won no fewer than 13 of their last 17 games. The victory moved the Jazz to the better side of the playoff line. With the win in Toronto, Utah increased its winning percentage for the season to 50 (20 wins, 20 losses)
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Utah was successful against Toronto on a very wide front. About the back men Jordan Clarkson made 21 and Collin Sexton 20 points. of Toronto Pascal Siakam tried to support the away team with his 27 points.
The Jazz dominated the match, especially in rebounds, which were overwhelmingly scored for the home team 68–36.
Utah continues its home game streak already on Sunday morning Finnish time, when it faces the Los Angeles Lakers, whom Utah dropped below the playoff line with a win over Toronto. Utah has won seven in a row at home.