The Finnish player’s point contribution was modest.
The Finnish star of the Utah Jazz in basketball’s NBA Lauri Markkanen returned to the floor after being sidelined for three matches due to back problems. Markkanen’s return did not help Utah, as the team lost away to the Milwaukee Bucks 100-123.
Utah still led the game at halftime 61–57, but at the end of the third quarter, the team had a scoreless period of almost three and a half minutes, during which Milwaukee scored 12 points. That getaway was too much for Utah.
Markkanen played a good 28 minutes in the match and scored eight points. The Finn’s shot success rate was a modest 30. Instead, Markkanen grabbed seven rebounds under the baskets. In addition, Markkanen made four passes leading to the basket and stole the ball twice.
Utah’s most efficient player scored 18 points Jordan Clarkson.
Utah has just one win in eight games.
Updated 6.54: Completed story.