Utah Jazz fall in blowout loss to Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
Apr 3, 2026, 8:30 PM
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Kyle Filipowski #22 of the Utah Jazz during the first half at Toyota Center on April 03, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON — The Utah Jazz lost an eighth straight game on Friday, dropping in a blowout to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
Cody Williams led the team in scoring with 27, and added 11 rebounds for the first 20-10 game of his career. Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh followed him up with 22 and 20 points.
The loss drops Utah to 21-57 on the season. They still sit 14th in the Western Conference and 26th in the NBA with four games left on the schedule.
Pregame
The @utahjazz injury report
OUT – Elijah Harkless (hamstring)
OUT – Isaiah Collier (hamstring)
OUT – Keyonte George (hamstring)
OUT – Blake Hinson (2-way)
OUT – Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee)
OUT – Walker Kessler (shoulder)
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (hip)
OUT – Jusuf Nurkic (nose)— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 2, 2026
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 3, 2026
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 3, 2026
let’s get this road trip started 🕺#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/BzntknrQBe
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
First Quarter
the rook’s moving like a vet 🤩 pic.twitter.com/3OkGNtxm8A
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
Cody Williams Dunk Streak Counter:
One game with a dunk. https://t.co/LhPZQfEIK4
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 4, 2026
The @utahjazz trail the @HoustonRockets 21-13 with 4 minutes left in the first quarter.
Good start from Cody Williams who has 6 points and 4 rebounds. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/q44FFGrdoM
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 4, 2026
the big fella’s bag continues to grow 🌱💰 pic.twitter.com/47UdctXmK8
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
The Jazz took eight more shots and seven more threes than Houston in the first quarter but trail by 12.
Shooting 32% and 8% being the culprits.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 4, 2026
Tough shooting quarter for the @utahjazz, who knock down just 9-28 from the floor, including 1-12 from three.
Kevin Durant has 9 points to lead the Rockets. #takenote pic.twitter.com/OiaTMpMAc5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 4, 2026
Second Quarter
Ace on the par 3? why not ⛳️🏌♠️ pic.twitter.com/q86U4XUlRz
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
The @houstonrockets are beginning to put this one away, leading the @utahjazz 49-31 midway through the second quarter.
Jazz have only scored 9 points in the quarter. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/b55XuzFUp6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 4, 2026
And honestly, his improvement has been pretty linear.
Wasn’t supposed to be in the rotation as a rookie, gets thrust in after Hendrick’s injury.
Proves he can play.
Looks great at summer league.
Now really looks like a rotation piece.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 4, 2026
Flip… TO FLIP 😳
that’s an A+ in improv 👏 pic.twitter.com/vzWfh7AIlF
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
At the half, the @utahjazz trail the @Houstonrockets 69-50.
Cody Williams has 12 points on 5-7 shooting. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/59bL0LV7A0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 4, 2026
at the break. pic.twitter.com/fK5MUuUW3p
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
Third Quarter
hit him with the hesi and was cleared for takeoff 🫡🚀 pic.twitter.com/k0sDkuJG5p
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
As other parts of the game have rounded the corner for Utah, the three-point shot has not.
Shooting 3/19 (16%) with 5:39 left in the third quarter.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 4, 2026
Really starting to feel like we’ve reached the final 5 games of the regular season out there.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 4, 2026
Through three, the @utahjazz trail the @houstonrockets 107-78.
Cody Williams is one rebound away from his first-ever 20 and 10 game. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/dN3LKd2QgA
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 4, 2026
final 12 on the clock. pic.twitter.com/4tl09JYR94
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
Fourth Quarter
Cody Williams’ first-ever 20/10 game.
As I’ve said before, I don’t know what his exact role is going forward, but his game is clearly moving in the right direction. pic.twitter.com/rdLwRsAMzp
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 4, 2026
Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski are both playing great in Houston.
The sophomores have a combined 41 points on 60% shooting.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 4, 2026
The @utahjazz fall to the @houstonrockets 140-106.
Three Jazz players broke the 20-point mark, led by Cody Williams, who scored 27. #takeNote pic.twitter.com/sXqI0eSLoF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 4, 2026
on to OKC. pic.twitter.com/cVWGUw5QVL
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
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