Markkanen scores 38 to lead Jazz past Pistons 126-111
Lauri Markkanen scored 38 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, and the Utah Jazz defeated the Detroit Pistons 126-111DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAURI MARKKANEN #23 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
18.8 PPG •
6.3 RPG •
2.2 APG
18.8 PPG
6.3 RPG
2.2 APG
Lands career-high nine triples Markkanen notched 38 points (13-20 FG, 9-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 126-111 victory over Detroit.
Impact Markkanen was a man on a mission Tuesday, matching his career high with 38 points, including nine triples. His breakout season continues, logging career-high numbers across the board. The Jazz have been arguably the most surprising team thus far, currently sitting at eighth place in the Western Conference with a 18-16 record. Markkanen has been leading from the front and should continue chugging along at top-30 pace for the rest of the season.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Solid in Monday's loss Markkanen registered 24 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 122-99 loss to Cleveland.
Impact In the head-to-head matchup with Donovan Mitchell, the player he was traded for in the offseason, Markkanen came out one point ahead, but Mitchell's Cavs won the war. Markkanen has looked good since missing three games earlier this month with a non-COVID illness, averaging 23.0 points, 6.5 boards, 3.3 threes and 1.8 assists over the last four contests.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell scores 23, Cavs blast Jazz, improve to 15-2 at home
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points in his first game against the Utah Jazz since they traded him to Cleveland this summer and Jarrett Allen added 20, leading the Cavaliers to a 122-...DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Decent despite one-sided loss Markkanen amassed 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 123-97 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Markkanen was one of the top scorers for the Jazz on Saturday, but the team overall struggled on both ends of the court. Even though Markkanen failed to reach the 20-point mark, it's worth noting that he's now cleared the 15-point hurdle in each of his last nine appearances.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucks beat Jazz without stars Antetokounmpo, Middleton
Bobby Portis had 22 points and 14 rebounds starting in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks also played without Khris Middleton in a 123-97 victory over the Utah...DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Efficient scoring leads to victory Markkanen finished with 31 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 42 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 overtime victory over the Pelicans.
Impact Markkanen continued his impressive scoring season Thursday. Not only was he perfect from the free-throw line, but he played a team-high in minutes. Markkanen is now shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 41.5 percent from three in 2022-23.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clarkson scores 39 points, Jazz outlast Pelicans in OT
Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 39 points and had eight rebounds in the Utah Jazz’s 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday nightDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Williamson and the Pelicans visit conference foe Utah
Utah faces New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teamsDECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid effort in return Markkanen (illness) registered 19 points (8-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 121-100 victory over the Pelica...
Impact Markkanen returned to action after missing three games due to an illness, picking right up where he left off. The double-double was his 11th of the season, continuing what has been a breakout campaign. The Jazz look as though they are going to push for the playoffs rather than embracing a rebuild and trading off assets, meaning that Markkanen should be accumulating heavy minutes on a nightly basis moving forward.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beasley, Jazz cool off Williamson, Pelicans 121-100
Malik Beasley made five 3-pointers and scored 21 points, and the Utah Jazz cooled off Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans 121-100DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to start Wednesday Markkanen is in the starting five for Tuesday's game against New Orleans, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen will replace Talen Horton-Tucker in the starting five Tuesday after missing the previous three games with an illness. The 25-year-old forward is averaging a career-high 22.2 points through 26 games this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not on injury report Markkanen (illness) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Markkanen sat out Utah's past three games due to a non-COVID illness, but he fully participated in practice Monday and will be able to return to game action Tuesday. Before his absence, he averaged 13.0 points and 9.4 rebounds across his previous five appearances.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fully practices Monday Markkanen (illness) fully participated in Monday's practice session, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen has missed the last three games due to a non-COVID illness but appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. It's unclear whether he'll face any minutes restriction if he's able to suit up against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans face the Jazz, aim for 8th straight win
New Orleans will try to continue its seven-game win streak with a victory over UtahDECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Markkanen (illness) will sit out Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen will miss a third consecutive contest due to a non-COVID illness which should allow for Malik Beasley and Walker Kessler to remain in the starting lineup. Markkanen's next chance to play will come Tuesday against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Utah plays Denver on 3-game road skid
Utah aims to break its three-game road slide with a victory against DenverDECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Friday Markkanen (illness) will not take the floor for Friday's meeting with the Timberwolves.
Impact Markkanen will take a second game off as he continues to battle a non-COVID illness. In his previous absence, Malik Beasley and Walker Kessler entered the starting lineup and should continue to see extended run even if they aren't listed in the starting five. Markkanen will have another opportunity to play Saturday in Denver.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota takes on Utah for conference matchup
Utah and Minnesota will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference opponentsDECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah and Minnesota square off for conference
Utah plays Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teamsDECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iffy for Friday Markkanen (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Markkanen missed Utah's most recent contest due to a non-COVID illness and is in jeopardy of missing a second. In his absence, Malik Beasley entered the starting five alongside Walker Kessler, who double-doubled in his first career start. If Markkanen doesn't receive the green light Friday, both Beasley and Kessler should continue to see extended run.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edwards, Timberwolves to visit Markkanen, Jazz
The Jazz will play host to conference foe MinnesotaDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fontecchio lifts Jazz past Warriors in short-handed matchup
Simone Fontecchio dunked with 1.4 seconds remaining off Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s steal and the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 124-123 on Wednesday night in a matchup of...DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Warriors' Curry, Green, Wiggins sidelined against Jazz
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sat out for Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz, who were missing Lauri Markkanen and Mike ConleyDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
