Lauri Markkanen’s Utah won its season opener with a two-point margin.
Jonne Niemeläinen,
STT Sports
Basketball in the NBA Lauri Markkanen The Utah Jazz have taken a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at home. The victory came with a difference of two points, 120–118. The win was Utah’s first of the season.
Markkanen scored another double-double in the match, when he was recorded with 35 points and 12 rebounds. Almost exactly 35 minutes of playing time was accumulated.
The solution was thrown to Utah Jordan Clarksonwhose third from Markkanen’s pass 28 seconds before the end of the match was the last basket of the match.
The Clippers had one last attack, but under Clarkson’s tight guard Kawhi Leonard failed in the third. Clippers Russell Westbrook grabbed an offensive rebound, but missed his difficult turnaround jumper.
Markkanen scored one impressive dunk in the match, among other things. See the highlight of Markkanen’s match by clicking on the main picture of the story.
“Out of the result comes birth”
Markkanen’s triples sank in with a balance of 5/13, and the balance of game situation shots was 12/23. The Finn succeeded perfectly at the free throw line (6/6).
Markkanen’s plus/minus was the Jazz’s best, +11.
– You can see that the team is constantly trying to improve. You can already see it in training. We have welded together as a team and the results are starting to emerge, Markkanen said.
– JC (Clarkson) has done a great job, it was a big stop, Markkanen praised.
Next, Markkanen’s team will face the Phoenix Suns next night, Finnish time.
– This was a big win for us. We have to continue to drill at home and away, Markkanen said.
– We are still trying out different formations. The coaching is doing a good job, they read the situations well, 15 points scored Kelly Olynykia.
In terms of points, Markkanen was second only to Los Angeles To Paul Georgewho scored 36 points.
Jazz’s early season series program is rated as difficult.
– It was a really meaningful performance from the team. It wasn’t our best, but if we play as hard every night, we’re going to be tough, Utah coach Will Hardy your sum.