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In a tense, roller-coaster of a matchup Sunday night in Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz edged the Chicago Bulls 150-147 in double overtime thanks to Keyonte George’s clutch three-pointer with just 0.8 seconds remaining.
Highlights
- George poured in 33 points, and late in the second overtime delivered the dagger from beyond the arc to seal the win.
- Veteran forward Lauri Markkanen dominated with 47 points, marking back-to-back 40-plus point games for the first time in his career.
- For Chicago, Josh Giddey posted a triple-double with 26 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds, while Coby White returned to deliver 27 points (14-for-14 from the line) off the bench.
- The game featured multiple momentum swings: Utah trailed by seven early in the fourth quarter, forced overtime, then required another extra frame before George’s finish. NBA
Why It Matters
- The Jazz came through in the clutch, demonstrating toughness and poise late in a high-scoring affair. That bodes well for a young roster building confidence.
- Chicago, despite strong individual performances, now face questions about closing games and managing pressure moments.
- George’s game-winner signals his arrival as a serious :shot-making threat, NBA
