Lauri Markkanen scored 34 points, while Collin Sexton hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, propelling the Utah Jazz to a 121-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday morning in the NBA. The Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak, with Sexton contributing 25 points and John Collins delivering a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
For the Knicks, OG Anunoby led with 27 points, Jalen Brunson added 23, and Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 16 points along with 16 rebounds. The loss marked the Knicks’ first defeat in five games.
Elsewhere, the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-100, led by Franz Wagner’s impressive 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Mo Wagner added 18 points and seven rebounds, while Jonathan Isaac grabbed 12 boards. For the Pistons, Jaden Ivey tallied 19 points and seven rebounds, with Malik Beasley contributing 18 points.
The Memphis Grizzlies outscored the Chicago Bulls 142-131, powered by Scottie Pippen Jr.’s 30 points and 10 assists. Jaylen Wells added 26 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in with 23 points. Santi Aldama secured a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, helping Memphis to their second consecutive victory.
Other results included:
- San Antonio Spurs 104, Golden State Warriors 94
- Denver Nuggets 127, Los Angeles Lakers 102
- Portland Trail Blazers 104, Houston Rockets 98: Anfernee Simons scored 25 points, and Shaedon Sharpe added 24.
- Milwaukee Bucks 125, Charlotte Hornets 119: Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 32 points and 11 rebounds, and Damian Lillard contributed 31 points for Milwaukee’s fourth straight win. LaMelo Ball shone for Charlotte with a career-high 50 points, supported by Brandon Miller’s 32 points.
