Jazz – Suns 119-116 · Preseason
Lauri Markkanen scores 19 as Jazz edge Suns in preseason win
The Utah Jazz secured a 119-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns in a preseason exhibition. Lauri Markkanen added 19 points to the win, helping his team finish the game ahead.
Markkanen shot 5/12 from the field, including 3/7 from three-point range, and was flawless from the stripe at 6/6 free throws. He also collected five rebounds, split between one offensive and four defensive boards, recorded one steal and one assist, and was charged with a single personal foul. He played 27 minutes, and the score was even over the minutes he was on the court.
Compared with his last season’s averages, Markkanen logged fewer minutes and points, playing 27 minutes versus a 34.4-minute average and scoring 19 points against a 26.7-point average. His field-goal percentage of 41.7% was below the 47.7% he shot last season, while his three-point accuracy of 42.9% improved on the previous 35.5% rate. The 7-foot-1 Utah Jazz player also matched his perfect free-throw performance, going 6 for 6.
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