Jazz – Grizzlies 103-123
Markkanen's 18 points can't stop Jazz 123-103 loss, three-point woes
Lauri Markkanen scored 18 points on 4/13 shooting, added 9 rebounds and 3 assists as the Utah Jazz fell 123-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz were unable to keep pace with Memphis, which posted 123 points.
Field goals: 4/13.
Three-pointers: 1/7.
Free throws: 9/10.
Markkanen struggled with his shot, converting only one three-pointer on seven attempts.
Compared with his last season’s averages of 26.7 points on 47.7% shooting and 35.5% from three-point range, this game produced fewer points and a markedly lower field-goal percentage. He also logged 36 minutes, a slight increase over the 34.4 minutes he averaged last season.
While on the floor, the Jazz were outscored by two points, and the final margin was twenty points. The 7-foot-1 player contributed solid rebounding with nine defensive boards, but the overall effort was not enough to overcome the Grizzlies.
Also in this game
- Jaxson Hayes · 5 PTS
- Quinten Post · 7 PTS