With that, the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina continued with great games this season and Utah ended the great streak of the San Antonio Spurs team.
Utah took the lead midway through the second quarter and held on until the end. The advantage of the Jazz was 17 points, and although the home team came back in the last quarter and came within three points, the Jazzers did not allow a complete turnaround.
In addition to 16 points, Nurkić had 7 rebounds and 6 assists, and he shot 6/12 from the field, and hit two three-pointers.
Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points, Keyonte George added 28 points, and the Utah Jazz ended the eight-game winning streak of the Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama marked his return to the starting lineup with 32 points, seven rebounds, five blocks and three assists in 27 minutes, 42 seconds.
It was Wembanya’s first starting appearance since Nov. 14 against Golden State, when he suffered a left calf strain that kept him out 12 games.
Last night’s results:
New Orleans Pelicans – Phoenix Suns 114:123
Orlando Magic – Denver Nuggets 127:126
Atlanta Hawks – New York Knicks 125:128
Chicago Bulls – Milwaukee Bucks 103:112
Houston Rockets – Cleveland Cavaliers 117:100
Miami Heat – Indiana Pacers 142:116
Minnesota Timberwolves – Brooklyn Nets 107:123
San Antonio Spurs – Utah Jazz 114:127
(Vijesti.ba)
