The Utah Jazz took down the Houston Rockets 122-113 in their preseason matchup at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Rockets initially took the lead, outscoring the Jazz 22-12 in the first quarter, but the Jazz bounced back strong, especially in the third quarter where they outscored the Rockets 39-22.
Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 17 points, while Jordan Clarkson chipped in 14 points in 18 minutes of play. Taylor Hendricks also had a notable performance, scoring 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting, including two three-pointers.
The Jazz’s balanced attack and strong second-half performance ultimately sealed the deal. This win represents a turning point for the Utah Jazz, showcasing their ability to fight back despite early adversity.
The team’s next game is against the Dallas Mavericks on October 10th, where they’ll look to build on this momentum and improve their defense.
The Rockets’ strong start wasn’t enough to secure the win, despite their impressive first quarter. The Jazz’s balanced attack and strong second-half performance ultimately sealed the deal.
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