By Matthew Coles
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 34 factors, Collin Sexton had 4 3-pointers within the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz ran previous the New York Knicks 121-106 on Saturday to snap a four-game skid.
Sexton completed 25 factors and John Collins had 20 factors and 13 rebounds forthe Jazz.
OG Anunoby scored a season-high 27 factors, Jalen Brunson scored 23 factors and Karl-Anthony Cities had 16 factors and 16 rebounds for the Knicks, who shot 39% from the sphere and misplaced for the primary time in 5 video games.
New York lower the result in eight within the fourth quarter, however the Jazz responded with 10 consecutive factors, capped by Johnny Juzang’s 3-pointer to make it 104-86 with 6:16 remaining.
New York’s Miles McBride sat out with a knee harm.
TAKEAWAYS
Knicks: The Knicks are a prime staff within the league on offense however when the photographs aren’t falling, they’re hampered by a bottom-10 rating in most defensive metrics. They had been sluggish on switches and rotations till taking part in some impressed protection at occasions within the second half, however it was too late.
Jazz: Rookie Kyle Filipowski was out with a sore ankle, however common beginning middle Walker Kessler returned to the lineup and had 11 factors, 10 rebounds and three blocks. He was disruptive within the paint, altering photographs and forcing troublesome passes.
Key momentIn the ultimate minute of the second quarter, the Knicks missed three jumpers whereas Markkanen made a 3, Kessler had a fast-break layup and Keyonte George hit a floater simply earlier than the buzzer to provide the Jazz a 66-51 halftime lead.
Key statTowns was taking pictures 50% from 3-point vary this season however went 0 for 7 towards the Jazz, the primary time he hadn’t made a 3 in 9 video games.
Up nextThe Knicks proceed their five-game street journey Monday evening at Denver. Utah hosts San Antonio on Tuesday evening.
