Walker Kessler Finds Lauri Markkanen For Strong Two-Hand Dunk
Mar 17, 2025, 7:31 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - DECEMBER 01: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Delta Center on December 01, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Goodlett/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – In the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz big men Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen combined for a highlight.
Kessler drew in the defense before dumping off to a cutting Markkanen who rocked the rim.
starting things off with a strong finnish 😲 pic.twitter.com/LUPZ4Qpjx1
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 18, 2025
Chicago caught the Jazz off guard early, opening a 10-0 lead as Utah struggled to find its footing.
Kessler got the Jazz started with an and-one from close range and then set Markkanen up on the next trip down.
Markkanen got out to a hot start with nine of Utah’s first 14 points. He showed off his versatility with buckets from in the paint and outside.
TOUGH fadeaway from Markannen and he gets the friendly home-rim roll.
Utah forces a Bulls timeout with a 10-5 run.#TakeNote
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 18, 2025
After storming back from down 10, Chicago responded once again.
A quick 8-0 run but the Bulls back out in front by double digits. The biggest difference was three-point shooting. Chicago made four of its first nine from deep with the Jazz went 0/8.
Jazz Open Homestand By Closing Season Series With Bulls
The Utah Jazz are back in town to kick off a six-game homestand, starting with the Chicago Bulls tonight.
Utah is currently on its longest losing streak of the season at nine games. However, the bulk of that streak came via road games. They have only lost three straight at home. Coming into the matchup with the Bulls, Utah has the worst record in the NBA at 15-53.
Despite sitting at 28-39, Chicago is still in the Eastern Conference postseason picture as the 10-seed. The Bulls lost their last game in Houston but won four straight before that 117-114 loss.
This is the second and final matchup between Utah and Chicago this season. The Jazz beat the Bulls at the United Center for their first win of the season back on November 4.
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