Keyonte George Shocks Bulls With Double OT Game-Winner
Nov 16, 2025, 10:53 PM | Updated: 10:57 pm
Utah Jazz guard Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) celebrates scoring the game-winning basket against the Chicago Bulls (Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
(Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Lauri Markkanen scored 47 points, but Keyonte George’s dominant second-half performance carried the Utah Jazz past the Chicago Bulls in double overtime.
George drilled the game-winning three-pointer in the final second of the second overtime, lifting the Jazz to a 5-8 record on the season.
Markkanen, meanwhile, topped 40 points for the third time in just 13 games.
KEYONTE. CONFIDENCE.
After a 1-7 start… @keyonte1george came through with a huge night and the game-winner!
33 PTS | 6 AST | 4 STL https://t.co/S3XaoRSa3X pic.twitter.com/hiMw7V88Hv
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2025
George Bounces Back in Second Half
Keyonte George opened the game with arguably his worst half of the season, scoring only five points on 2-of-10 shooting, including 1-of-7 from three.
In his first two seasons, George might have tried to shoot his way back into rhythm. Now, as a more mature player, he adjusted his approach and helped push the Jazz past Chicago.
Over his final 27 minutes on the court, George scored 28 points on 8-of-17 shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep. The biggest difference came at the free-throw line, where he earned 10 trips after failing to get there in the first half.
George’s free throws not only lifted his scoring on an otherwise mediocre shooting night—they kept the Bulls in the penalty throughout the second half, creating opportunities for Lauri Markkanen and Isaiah Collier, who combined for 24 free throws themselves.
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“Teams really can’t do nothing with him to begin with,” George said of Markkanen. “And now you’re the bonus for eight minutes. Lauri’s going to make you pay every single second of that eight minutes.”
Through 13 games, the Jazz rank second in free-throw attempts at 29.5 per game and fifth in percentage at 82.2 percent.
On Sunday, Utah made 34 free throws to Chicago’s 30—a deciding factor in the three-point win.
Brice Sensabaugh’s Big Fourth Quarter
While George and Markkanen were the stars of the game, Brice Sensabaugh earned special praise from coach Will Hardy after the win.
“Brice deserves a lot of love tonight. His minutes have not been super consistent,” Hardy said. “I think he played about 20 minutes straight in that game, made some really big shots, made some big plays. I think his engagement on the defensive end is continuing to go up.”
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— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 17, 2025
Sensabaugh scored 13 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, while forcing several late stops to help the Jazz secure the victory.
“There’s been a narrative out there about me, and you know, I’m working day in and day out every day to try to change that and just become an all-around player,” Sensabaugh said. “With my shot, I can do so many things for an offense. And becoming a defensive stopper for me is going to take me to the next level.”
While shooting remains his most prolific skill, Sensabaugh’s defense played a major role in Sunday’s win.
Jazz Honor Frank Layden
Against Chicago, the Jazz honored late coach Frank Layden, who died in July at age 93.
Along with an in-arena tribute with several members of the Layden family in attendance, SEG+ offered a special alternate broadcast with Jazz alumni sharing stories about the longtime coach.
The @utahjazz are honoring Frank Layden tonight.
Frank’s kids are on the court, while son Scott and wife Barbara in a suite. pic.twitter.com/qG5Zw58NH2
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 17, 2025
Before Sunday’s game, current and former members of the organization reflected on his impact.
“I know his son, Scott, well,” Hardy said. “So when I got the job here, Frank was great to spend time with me. He would come by the gym and come to practice, and would always give me some insight. He usually did it in a way that was humorous.”
Scott Layden, a former Jazz assistant coach and front-office executive who now works for the Philadelphia 76ers, attended the game as the Jazz faced the Bulls.
“Everything has been first class in the way we’ve been treated,” the younger Layden said. “Of course, the outpouring of the fans in the community during the service for my dad and this celebration of life is really wonderful because we’re only focused on the outstanding memories and the great things that happened here.”
Related: Remembering legendary Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden
Frank Layden earned NBA Coach of the Year honors in 1984 and remains the only coach in Jazz history to receive that award. He also won Executive of the Year in the same season.
Despite his success, those who knew him best remember his playful attitude on and off the court.
“I think his disposition is one that you don’t see a lot of, where he’s obviously incredibly smart, very competitive, but he does it all with a smile on his face,” Hardy added.
To honor Layden throughout the 2025–26 season, the Jazz are wearing a jersey patch that reads “Frank.”
Next Utah Jazz Broadcast
The Jazz will travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. MST. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone.
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops, on Instagram @BensHoops, or on BlueSky.
