Markkanen's Career-High Leads Jazz to Overtime Victory
Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points, helping the Utah Jazz outlast the Phoenix Suns 138-134 in overtime.
Markkanen's 51 points marked the first time a Jazz player reached 50 points in the regular season since Karl Malone in 1998.
- Markkanen had 14 rebounds and made all 17 free throws.
- Keyonte George contributed 26 points and 10 assists.
- Walker Kessler added 25 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks.
It was the most by a Utah player in the regular season since Malone had 56 against Golden State on April 7, 1998.
Author's summary: Markkanen scores 51 points in Jazz win.