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Keyonte George poured in 31 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 28 as the Utah Jazz ended a four-game losing streak with a 128-119 victory over Sacramento

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.

What did Keyonte George do this offseason to improve so much? In his own words, here's why the Utah Jazz guard has improved his scoring, playmaking, and his relationship with Lauri Markkanen.

During his time in Utah since being traded from the Charlotte Hornets this past summer, he's played in 17 games with just over 24 minutes a night to average 7.5 points, a team-leading 9.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists a night while shooting 42.4% from the field.

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

The top 10 most assists in a single NBA game highlight some of the greatest playmakers the league has ever seen. These performances show just how special it is when a point guard completely takes over a game with their passing.

The Utah Jazz announced they've sent another former first round pick to their G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Per the team, second-year wing Cody Williams has been assigned to the Stars, the Jazz's 10th-overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft.