Published 11:34 IST, November 5th 2024

George, Collins Lead The Jazz To 1st Win, 135-126 Over The Bulls

Keyonte George had 33 points and nine assists, John Collins added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Utah Jazz won for the first time this season, beating the Chicago Bulls 135-126 on Monday night.

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Keyonte George h 33 points and nine assists, John Collins ded 28 points and 13 rebounds and Utah Jazz won for first time this season, beating Chicago Bulls 135-126 on Monday night.

injury-depleted Jazz (1-6) entered as NBA 's worst team offensively, averaging 99.8 points on 39.1 % percent shooting. Against Chicago, Jazz shot 53.9% from floor and were 45.7% from 3-pointer range at 16 of 35.

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Collin Sexton ded 24 points for Utah, and Walker Kessler h 12 points and 15 rebounds.

Chicago's Coby White came on in second half to score 28 points, tying it twice late in third quarter. But Bulls, playing without injured leing scorer Zach LaVine, were unable to take le after falling behind by 15 points.

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Ayo Dosunmu scored 25 points on 9-for 13 shooting, and Nikola Vucevic h 23 points for Chicago. Bulls have lost two in a row to drop to 3-4.

Jazz: Utah outplayed Chicago even though it played a third straight game without leing scorer Lauri Markkanen (back spasms).

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Bulls: Chicago stormed back in third, but couldn't sustain run.

After White tied it at 90 late in third, Utah outscored Chicago 21-11 to pull away.

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Jazz h a season high in points.

Utah is at Milwaukee on Thursday night. Chicago is at Dallas on Wednesday night.

 

11:34 IST, November 5th 2024