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).

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Keyonte George anotó 31 puntos y Lauri Markkanen agregó 28 para que el Jazz de Utah quebrara una racha de cuatro derrotas al doblegar el viernes 128-119 a los

Nov 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) and Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (8) react to a layup made during the first half by Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) against the Chicago Bulls at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images | Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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

Houston will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Rockets play Utah. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season.

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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.