The Utah Jazz (18-20) secured a 132-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks (25-12), marking the Bucks’ fourth loss in five games.
Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points each, overcoming Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 25-point triple-double for the Bucks.
John Collins, Collin Sexton, and Keyonte George contributed 19 points each for the Jazz, showcasing the team’s depth.
Milwaukee faced the absence of guard Damian Lillard, who was sidelined for personal reasons. Despite Khris Middleton’s 23 points and Malik Beasley’s 17, the Bucks couldn’t overcome the Jazz’s strong first-half performance. Utah dominated the first half, leading 77-46 at halftime.
While the Bucks staged a comeback in the third quarter, scoring 44 points and narrowing the gap to 100-90, the Jazz responded with a decisive 9-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter.
