George scores 37, Marklkanen adds 33
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The Utah Jazz reportedly have a clear stance on forward Lauri Markkanen's future with the franchise amid multiple trade rumors.
Keyonte George has finally arrived, and that's terrific for the Utah Jazz. The 22-year-old is averaging 22.9 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game, and he's doing so on career-highs in 59.7% true shooting percentage, 44.4% from the floor, and 91.1% from the free-throw line.
BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers after the Jazz took down the Dallas Mavericks 140-133 in overtime. The Jazz are 6-11 in conference matchups. Utah allows the most points in the Western Conference, giving up 126.1 points and is allowing opponents to shoot 48.8%.
Jazz head coach Will Hardy's trust in Keyonte George is becoming stronger with each passing day, if this is any indication.
Third-year Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George had a career night to remember in an impressive road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In the midst of the Jazz's 130-126 win over the Grizzlies, it was George who emerged as the biggest standout of the game for either side.
The rebuilding process is accelerating for the Utah Jazz heading into their game with the Dallas Mavericks in Salt Lake City on Monday night.
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Keyonte George makes Jazz history in win over Grizzlies
While a throwback performance sparked a love affair with a veteran, it was one of the Utah Jazz's young players who had a career night on Friday.
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Keyonte George logra 39 puntos, su mejor marca, en victoria de Jazz por 130-126 sobre Grizzlies
Keyonte George anotó un récord personal de 39 puntos, incluidos los últimos seis del Jazz de Utah, que se impuso el viernes 130-126 sobre los Grizzlies de
George has managed to take clear command of the Jazz's starting point guard role since kicking this season off. He's averaging career numbers of 23.8 points per game and 7.1 assists as Utah's second-leading scorer behind Lauri Markkanen, and a bright spot amid Utah's bleak 6-13 record on the year.
Keyonte George didn't know what to expect when he made his way to Finland. He only wanted to learn how to understand Lauri Markkanen.