Markkanen ended with a team-high 24 points (7-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 loss to the Suns.
As several of their starters checked back in, the Jazz were able to cut the deficit down to single digits, with LauriMarkkanen’s hot first half (24 points on 7-of-11 shooting) playing a key ...
With Collin Sexton and Keyonte George manning Utah's backcourt ... will be Monday against the Pelicans. LauriMarkkanen (back) remains out for the Jazz as well.