Lauri Markkanen accounted for 30 points (11-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nets.
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Lauri Markkanen accounted for 30 points (11-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nets.Markkanen has scored at least 30 points in nine games this season, including Thursday's win over the Nets. Entering the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 56, the Jazz forward has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats thus far. Of course, the possibility of a late-season shutdown is why Markkanen's ADP took a hit. As a result, those who were willing to roll the dice were rewarded handsomely during the season's first quarter. Markkanen should face more resistance on Friday when the Jazz visit the Knicks.
Nets allow 42 points in fourth-quarter collapse, fall to Jazz, 123-110Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points, Keyonte George had 29 and the Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Lauri Markkanen: Game-high 30 points ThursdayMarkkanen tallied 30 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Utah's 123-110 win over Brooklyn on Thursday.
Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri Markkanen and Kyle Filipowski will start Thursday's game against the Nets.Due to a right rib contusion, starting center Jusuf Nurkic will not play on Thursday. His spot in the lineup will be filled by Filipowski, who is worth streaming. He should be most valuable later in the season, especially if the Jazz aren't in contention for a postseason spot as many expect.
Rumor: Utah may add around trade deadline, not ship Lauri Markkanen outThere would be a lot of suitors for Markkanen if he were made available, but that has yet to happen.