Utah Jazz Hold Off Sacramento Kings 117-114

The Utah Jazz secured a thrilling 117-114 win over the Sacramento Kings in their latest preseason matchup. The game was closely contested from the start, with the Kings scoring 30 points in the first quarter, only to be slightly edged out by the Jazz with 31 points. This set the tone for a competitive game, and the Jazz maintained their momentum in the second quarter, scoring 27 points to the Kings’ 26.

The third quarter was crucial, with the Jazz scoring 29 points and the Kings trailing closely behind with 27. In the final quarter, the Kings made a strong push, scoring 31 points, but the Jazz held their ground, scoring 30 points to secure their win.

Key players stood out in this game, with Keyonte George leading the Jazz with 24 points and Lauri Markkanen contributing 21 points. On the Kings’ side, Domantas Sabonis was the top scorer with 29 points. The Jazz’s strong 3-point performance, hitting 14 triples compared to the Kings’ 9, played a significant role in their victory. However, Utah struggled with ball control, accumulating 24 turnovers in the game.

Taylor Hendricks also made an impact, throwing down a monster putback dunk and finishing the game with nine points and eight rebounds in 27 minutes of action. This win brings the Jazz’s preseason record to 4-1, and they’ll conclude their preseason on October 18th against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center.