Jazz Snap 4-Game Skid with 128-119 Win Over Kings
UPDATE: The Utah Jazz have officially snapped a four-game losing streak with a thrilling 128-119 victory over the Sacramento Kings on November 3, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Keyonte George exploded for 31 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 28 points, propelling the Jazz to a much-needed win.
The victory marks a significant turnaround for Utah, who concluded their NBA Cup group play with a 1-3 record. Brice Sensabaugh also made a substantial contribution, scoring 20 points during the game.
Sacramento, who struggled throughout the tournament, saw Russell Westbrook achieve his 206th career triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds. Leading the Kings was Zach LaVine, who netted an impressive 34 points, while Keegan Murray added 23 points and 9 rebounds.
The game took a dramatic turn in the second half. Despite trailing by 11 points at halftime, Sacramento managed to cut the deficit to just 2 points at 67-65 following a key three-pointer from Murray. However, George responded decisively with back-to-back three-pointers, pushing Utah’s lead back to double digits, capped by a 10-0 run to end the third quarter at 90-73.
Utah’s defense was relentless, holding Sacramento without a field goal for over six minutes in the second quarter. Markkanen sparked a 20-2 run by scoring three consecutive baskets, establishing a commanding lead of 39-27.
As the game progressed, Sacramento attempted to rally, closing in with a 10-2 run that brought the score to 55-51 thanks to a three-pointer by LaVine. Yet, Markkanen quickly countered with a three of his own and a buzzer-beater layup to extend Utah’s lead to 62-51 at halftime.
Looking ahead, the Kings will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, while the Jazz will welcome the Houston Rockets on the same day. Fans will be eager to see if Utah can build on this momentum and if Sacramento can recover from their recent struggles.
With this victory, the Jazz have reignited their season, proving they can compete against tough opponents. Stay tuned for more developments from both teams as the NBA season progresses.
