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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Posts impressive scoring night
Lauri Markkanen supplied 34 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 victory over the Knicks.Markkanen led the offensive charge for the Utah Jazz, and he did so by scorching the nets everywhere he attempted a shot. The Arizona product also neared a double-double with the help of a strong night on the glass, finishing second on his squad in boards behind John Collins' 13-rebound night. Markkanen has looked sharp of late, averaging 25.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last five appearances.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads Utah in scoring in loss
Lauri Markkanen closed Thursday's 126-118 loss to the Spurs with 27 points (8-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 33 minutes.Markkanen was the lone Utah player who surpassed the 20-point mark in this loss, and the star forward has been one of the few consistent, game-to-game performers for the Utah Jazz of late. This was the third time Markkanen reached the 25-point plateau in his last four outings, and he's been remarkably consistent in the efficiency department. He's shooting 48.4 percent from the floor since the beginning of November.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads team with 25 points
Lauri Markkanen produced 25 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers.Markkanen followed up his first double-double of the season with his second-highest scoring total of the season. The Utah Jazz did their best to keep up with the Lakers, and Markkanen's play in the second half helped close the gap, but it ultimately wasn't enough to garner a fourth win.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: First double-double of season
Lauri Markkanen produced 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 loss to the Clippers.Markkanen did what he could in this matchup and posted a solid stat line across the board en route to his first double-double of the season. Markkanen has scored at least 15 points in four of his last five outings, a span in which he's averaging 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Paces team with 25 points
Lauri Markkanen amassed 25 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Kings.Markkanen overcame an issue with his eye and posted an excellent line in the loss, providing a much-needed offensive boost for the Utah Jazz. The team went 0-3 during his recent absence, highlighting the need for Markkanen's consistent production to stay afloat. His shot accuracy in the loss was an encouraging sign, as he's struggled to find the bottom of the basket in recent weeks.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Set to play against Sacramento
Lauri Markkanen (eye) is available for Saturday's game versus the Kings, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.Markkanen has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left eye contusion. The star forward has had a slow start to the season, shooting just 39.8 percent from the field.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable to play Saturday
Lauri Markkanen (eye) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.Markkanen was initially diagnosed with a nose injury during Thursday's win over the Mavericks, but it appears the 27-year-old forward is dealing with an eye injury. If he's unable to play Saturday, Cody Williams and John Collins would both be in line for increased minutes, with the former more likely to move into the Utah Jazz's starting lineup.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Suffers nose injury Thursday
Lauri Markkanen finished with 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Thursday's 115-113 win over the Mavericks before he exited the game in the fourth quarter due to a nose injury and didn't return, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.The severity of the injury is unclear, though it's worth noting that his nose made an odd movement after he got hit, according to Larsen. The veteran forward should be viewed as questionable heading into Saturday's game against the Kings until the Utah Jazz provide further updates on his condition.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Bounces back in win
Lauri Markkanen supplied 20 points (5-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 111-110 victory over San Antonio.Markkanen didn't have his most productive night shooting the basketball, but Saturday was an obvious improvement in comparison to his eight-point showing Thursday night against the Bucks. The big man has managed to put up solid numbers across the board since back spasms forced him to miss three games, collecting 13 rebounds, eight assists and four steals in two appearances.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Limited production in return
Lauri Markkanen (back) turned in eight points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Thursday's 123-100 loss to the Bucks.Markkanen was back in action after missing the previous three games with back spasms, but his return along with Jordan Clarkson's (heel) from a two-game absence was not enough to keep the Utah Jazz competitive, as Milwaukee ran away with the win after outscoring Utah 31-16 in the third quarter. In addition to missing time with the back issue, Markkanen has largely struggled to match the production he delivered during his first two campaigns in Utah during the early stages of the current season. Through five appearances, Markkanen is averaging 16.0 points (on 37.1 percent shooting from the field), 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 three-pointers and 2.2 assists in 28.4 minutes. While his scoring should improve once his field-goal percentage inevitably veers closer to his 45.8 percent career rate, Markkanen could be at risk of missing time late in the season if the 1-7 Jazz find themselves well removed from the playoff picture.
