Lauri Markkanen scored 26 points (15 on 5 3-pointers), and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-109 to end a 5-game losing streak.
The Jazz took control with a 25-7 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 24.
Jordan Clarkson had 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) and 10 assists off the bench, and John Collins added 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Jazz had 3 20-point scorers. Clarkson assisted on 5 of Markkanen’s 10 baskets, 2 of them in the fourth quarter.
For the Spurs, Devin Vassell had 27 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Tre Jones had 15 points and 9 assists.
The Jazz shot 51.1% from the field and 48.6% from 3 to the Spurs’ 46.2% and 41.9%. The Spurs turned it over 20 times, about 5 more than usual for this many possessions. The Jazz outscored the Spurs 30-16 on the fast break. The Jazz outscored the Spurs 22-11 in 7 minutes with Clarkson, Markkanen, Collins, Sexton and George on the floor together. Taylor Hendricks fouled out.