nba Game Recap
Charlotte Falls 134-122 to Jazz - Recap
Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for Utah on Saturday, leading the Jazz to a 134-122 victory over Charlotte at Spectrum Center.
Utah won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -10.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 231.5.
Collin Sexton had 24 points for Utah and John Collins chipped in with 20 points. Collin Sexton had 13 assists for the Jazz, while Lauri Markkanen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Charlotte got 43 points from PJ Washington in a losing cause and another 26 points from Nick Richards. Ish Smith contributed 12 assists for the Hornets, while Nick Richards had 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Utah were victorious, as the score was 82-47 at the break.
Utah had a 49-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Utah takes its act on the road to face Brooklyn looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head home to face New York.