SALT LAKE CITY -- Keyonte George scored 31 points and Lauri Markkanen added 28 to help the Utah Jazz snap a four-game skid with a 128-119 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Brice Sensabaugh had 20 points for the Jazz, who finished 1-3 in NBA Cup group play.

We expect the Rockets to come away with a victory at the final buzzer (and they may secure the win well ahead of that).

The Sacramento Kings (5-14) and Utah Jazz (5-12) meet in NBA Cup group play Friday. Tip-off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Kings vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz on the road at 9 p.m. Friday.

When the Pistons were eliminated by the New York Knicks in last year’s postseason, one glaring takeaway was that Cade Cunningham needed a legitimate running mate. Even as this season drags on, it remains a glaring talking point for Detroit’s budding roster.

Lauri Markkanen trade buzz intensifies as Utah Jazz targets Detriot Pistons’ star Ausar Thompson in talks Detroit refuses to entertain.

Governor Hochul secured the Inflation Refund Check initiative in the FY 2026 State Budget, setting aside $2.2 billion to help New Yorkers manage rising costs. Over the past two months, checks of up to $400 have been sent to eligible taxpayers.