The Utah Jazz (12-18) beat the Toronto Raptors (11-18) tonight with a final score of 126-119.
Down 17 points midway through the third quarter, the Jazz played their most impressive quarter-and-a-half of basketball this season to earn their second straight win. In a statement performance, Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Jordan Clarkson returned from injury with an efficient 30 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists.
In the first three-quarters of the game, Utah offered a layup line to Toronto. Scottie Barns, who had an impressive stat-line of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, scored a career-high 17 points in the first quarter.