In the NBA round of basketball, the Utah Jazz, leading the entire Western Conference, crushed the Los Angeles Lakers. Lauri Markkanen was again in a key role at both ends of the field.
In last night’s full NBA round, the Utah Jazz continued their convincing fall, when the team crushed the Los Angeles Lakers, who are playing a weak early season, 139–116. The number of points scored by Utah is the second highest in the entire early season in the NBA after the Toronto Raptors’ 143 points.
Lauri Markkanen poured in 23 points and was again a key player for his team in the winning game. Markkanen made 10 baskets out of fifteen of his 3-point shots with great accuracy, although he sank only one of his four three-point shots.
Utah started the match strong and the team scored 42 points in the first quarter. Markkanen finished his first points only in the second 12 minutes, after which Utah led the match 76–71. After the break, Utah tied the game as the team scored 39 points in the third quarter.
The whole team shone again
Utah impressed with its team play. The team defended energetically as usual and moved the ball diligently in attack, as a result of which several players had successes. As many as seven Utah players scored 10 points or more.
– It’s always fun when we move the ball and hit shots. It’s got great energy, a Utah back who had a great game Jordan Clarkson commented on his team’s offensive game after the match.
Utah has attacked surprisingly well in the early season, compared to preliminary expectations. The team has scored at least 120 points in seven of its nine winning matches. At least 130 in at least three of these.
No team has scored as many points against the Lakers this season as the Jazz in a night game. Free Lebron James The Lakers who played were in trouble throughout the game in handling the Jazz.
– That’s our style of play. The coach has appreciated us since the beginning of the training camp. We all compete, keep the ball moving and get free throws. Everyone has a good feeling and we just have to continue the way we play, Clarkson said.
The familiar problem from recent seasons does not bother Markkas
Markkanen’s ability to play at the top level on consecutive nights has been questioned, but this season consecutive games do not seem to bother the Finn. The other night, Utah defeated the Los Angeles Clippers and the Jyväskylä athlete played more than 33 minutes.
Despite this, Markkanen was again aggressive against the Lakers when driving to the basket, even the Lakers’ star player actively defended Anthony Davis and wanted the ball for himself in attack. Clarkson specifically brought up the Finn in the on-field interview after the winning match.
– Lauri is playing great, Clarkson shared recognition immediately after the game.
Utah hasn’t lost a single home game this season. The home arena crowd was once again an infernal support for the team.
– It’s beautiful, I love playing in front of the Utah crowd, Clarkson, who nailed 22 points and a great three at the end of the first quarter, commented after the match.
Utah plays its next three games on the road against Eastern Conference Atlanta, Washington and Philadelphia.