Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Game-high 30 points Thursday
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Markkanen tallied 30 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Utah's 123-110 win over Brooklyn on Thursday.
Markkanen helped Utah close things out with 10 fourth-quarter points, and his performance Thursday marked the ninth time this season that the veteran forward has scored 30-plus points in a game. He is off to a terrific start to the 2025-26 regular season, averaging a career-high 28.1 points along with 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 0.9 steals over 35.5 minutes per game. Markkanen will look to carry his momentum into the second leg of the Jazz's back-to-back set Friday against the Knicks.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads offensive attack
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Markkanen notched 29 points (9-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 133-125 victory over the Rockets.
Markkanen paced the Jazz on the offensive end by pouring in 29 points, his best effort since Nov. 18. He also posted a solid night on the boards, but as has been the trend lately, he didn't make much of an impact defensively. Markkanen has been held without a block or steal in four straight appearances.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Manages 18 points in loss
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Markkanen contributed 18 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 loss to the Rockets.
It's the third time in the last five games that Markkanen has failed to score at least 20 points. The 28-year-old forward puts a productive November in the books, having averaged 25.9 points, 6.1 boards, 2.9 threes, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals over 14 contests.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Nets 28 points on 23 shots
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Markkanen provided 28 points (9-23 FG, 2-13 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 39 minutes during Friday's 128-119 win over the Kings.
This was the second game in a row that Markkanen failed to deliver any defensive statistics and his second straight game shooting under 40 percent from the field. He's gone 15-for-42 from the floor over this two-game stretch, and he could have a tough time snapping out of this funk Sunday with a difficult matchup against Houston.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Pops for 20 against Lakers
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Markkanen ended Sunday's 108-106 loss to the Lakers with 20 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes.
The veteran forward has been locked in over the last couple of weeks. Markkanen has drained multiple three-pointers in seven straight games, averaging 30.4 points, 6.1 boards, 4.0 threes, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals during that stretch while shooting 52.1 percent from the floor, 44.4 percent from beyond the arc and 90.7 percent from the charity stripe. Trade rumors are still swirling around Markkanen, and his current level of performance isn't going to make the price tag any cheaper if the Jazz do elect to finally move him.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Excels with 31 points in loss
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Markkanen totaled 31 points (12-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 140-126 loss to the Lakers.
Although difficult to believe, Markkanen's 31-point night marked his worst scoring performance over the past four games. He racked up point totals of 35, 40 and 47 points prior to Tuesday's game, signifying one of the best scoring streaks of the month in the NBA. Along with the four-game average of 38.3 points, he's averaged 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals over the same period.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drops 47 in win
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Markkanen logged 47 points (15-33 FG, 6-17 3Pt, 11-13 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 46 minutes during Sunday's 150-147 2OT win over the Bulls.
In addition to his offensive output, Markkanen made an impact defensively, leading the team in blocks and adding two steals. The 28-year-old pro has been on a heater over his last three games, averaging 40.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 39.3 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Nets season-high 40 points in loss
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Markkanen finished with 40 points (15-25 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 132-122 loss to the Hawks.
Markkanen dropped in 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting by halftime, marking the third time this season he's scored at least 20 points in a half. He finished with a new season high in scoring, and this was his second straight game converting over 50 percent of his three-point looks. Markkanen is posting top-15 value on the season while cranking out career-highs in points (29.3), assists (2.1) and triples (3.6).
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Explodes for 35 points
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Markkanen totaled 35 points (13-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 152-128 victory over the Pacers.
Markkanen sliced up Indiana's ineffective defense with relative ease and finished with a season-high 35 points. He got there via high volume and another successful night beyond the arc. Through 11 games, the veteran is converting threes at a 38.1-percent clip and has an overall field goal percentage of 46.8 percent.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Hits four threes
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Markkanen registered 21 points (6-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 120-113 loss to the Timberwolves.
Markkanen struggled to generate offense inside the arc but found his touch from long range, knocking down a team-high four three-pointers. The forward has enjoyed an outstanding offensive season overall but entered Monday in a shooting slump from deep, having connected on just 25.0 percent of his eight attempts per game over the Jazz's previous four contests.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Tough night from downtown
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Markkanen totaled 25 points (8-22 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 114-103 loss to Detroit.
Markkanen couldn't find his shooting touch from beyond the arc Wednesday and has struggled in this area of late. He's now 8-for-28 (28.6 percent) from downtown over his last three appearances. However, this hasn't stopped Markkanen from putting up serviceable scoring numbers, and he's now scored 20 or more points in all eight games to open the 2025-26 campaign.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drops 29 points in blowout loss
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Markkanen finished with 29 points (12-28 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Hornets.
Markkanen certainly wasn't shy on the offensive end of the court, leading the way with 29 points on a team-high 28 attempts from the field. However, a tough shooting night led to his lowest scoring total since the first game of the season, when he dropped 20 points Oct. 22 against the Clippers. Even on a down night, Markkanen nearly managed to reach the 30-point threshold while contributing on the boards.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drops 33 points in Friday's loss
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Markkanen finished Friday's 118-96 loss to the Suns with 33 points (10-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 9-12 FT), four rebounds and one block over 35 minutes.
It was another strong outing for the ninth-year pro, who topped 30-plus points for a fourth consecutive game while finishing Friday's game as the second leading scorer behind Devin Booker (36). Markkanen has connected on 50.2 percent of his field-goal attempts through the first five games of the regular season, averaging 33.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.6 steals over 37.4 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Erupts for career high in win
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Markkanen posted 51 points (14-32 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 17-17 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists across 45 minutes in Monday's 138-134 overtime win over the Suns.
Markkanen let it fly en route to a career-high 51 points, marking his first 40-plus-point performance since March 2023. The 28-year-old forward also grabbed a game-best 14 rebounds, securing his first double-double of the season. He's scored at least 20 points in all three of Utah's regular-season games thus far, averaging 34.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from three-point range in 38.0 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Posts team-high 33 points
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Markkanen accumulated 33 points (12-23 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Friday's 105-104 loss to the Kings.
Markkanen followed up a 20-point debut with a standout game, although he could only get four of his 13 three-point attempts to fall. Despite that shortfall, he made plays all over the court and was the clear offensive spark plug for the Jazz. His teammates fell well behind him in production, and Utah will need a more balanced attack to be successful.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Shines in upset win
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Markkanen posted 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 victory over the Clippers.
Markkanen started his ninth season with a bang. The Finnish star sank four triples en route to 20 points on just 13 shots. He rounded out his night with five assists and six rebounds in a resounding Utah win. Already an excellent shooter and proficient rebounder, increased playmaking could set Markkanen up for a big year.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Sees 18 minutes Monday
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Markkanen scored 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) with four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 18 minutes of Monday's 114-101 preseason win over the Jazz.
This was Markkanen's first appearance of the preseason after a wrist injury he sustained at EuroBasket delayed his full participation at training camp. While Markkanen's talent is undeniable, his durability and how the Jazz handle his maintenance plan in what projects to be another rebuilding year are the major question marks related to his fantasy appeal.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will play Monday
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Markkanen (wrist) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen has yet to play during the preseason, but he was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice Sunday. Health has always been an issue for Markkanen, who appeared in a career-low 47 regular-season games in 2024-25 and has never played in more than 66 contests during a single campaign.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Goes through practice
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Markkanen (wrist) was a full participant at Sunday's practice, according to KSL Sports.
Markkanen appears to be trending in the right direction after missing the entire preseason so far. Assuming he has no setbacks, he could make his preseason debut Monday against Dallas.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play vs. San Antonio
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Markkanen (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen continues to nurse a wrist injury that will keep him sidelined for a second straight preseason game. The next opportunity for the star forward to suit up will be Monday against the Mavericks.
