James Peterson
The Utah Jazz survived a late surge by the Knicks on a night that they lost rookie standout and starting point guard Keyonte George to ankle injury early in the opening quarter. They were led by Collin Sexton’s 26 points and all-around high energy play that resulted in, among other things a rare 8 second violation by the Knicks. Lauri Markkanen returned to the court for the first time in 8 games with an efficient 23 point night (all in the first 3 quarters). The Jazz improve to 8-16 with the win and they take on the Blazers tomorrow night in Portland
