SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz remain undefeated at home through two games, surviving overtime after a late Phoenix Suns comeback at Delta Center on Monday.
Lauri Markkanen was the hero for Utah, dropping a career-high 51 points. It was the first regular-season 50-point game for Utah this century. The last came from Karl Malone in 1998.
Walker Kessler and Keyonte George also played very well, both posting double-doubles. Kessler finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks. George posted 26 points and 10 assists.
The Utah Jazz will stay at home for their next game against the Portland Trailblazers on Wednesday, October 29.
Pregame
start your week off with Jazz basketball 🗓️
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🎟️ https://t.co/gvTXt8KfVt#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/bOJ3n7BqWw
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 27, 2025
allow us to set the scene 🎬#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/47Qt8o3hgW
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 27, 2025
#ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/EVW0S2SGkD
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
AJ Dybantsa and Rob Wright are at tonight’s @utahjazz and @Suns game.
The two were talking to Devin Booker before the game. pic.twitter.com/kvWAN5NzG4
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
Monday hoop, let’s get it 💟#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/9uTdVJvUyn
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
First Quarter
the play is simple:
1. win the tip
2. get a bucket#TakeNote | @walkerkessler13 pic.twitter.com/d9dXwWUt5N
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
The @utahjazz have jumped out to a 16-2 lead as the @suns look lost on both ends of the floor.
Suns have more turnovers (3) than points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/1IpInWZpYI
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
saddle up, The Sheriff’s back in town 🤠 pic.twitter.com/gdCG2S0ZSj
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Six minutes into this game, the Suns offensive rating is 54 and their defensive rating is 212.
So it’s not going well in Phoenix.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
svi
key
threes pic.twitter.com/xSZlq67cEi
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Ace for three! That’s his first made jumpshot of the season.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
at this point we’re just going to start calling him ‘K3SSL3R’ 🤠#TakeNote | @walkerkessler13 pic.twitter.com/2FRoDWouWo
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Now a no-dip three for the rookie. It might be time folks. https://t.co/CyBGjdCVZu
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
That ball barely touched Ace Bailey’s hands before knocking down the three.
He never had to do that at Rutgers, so he got criticized for holding the ball too long when making decisions.
But it’s clearly a skill he has.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
the rook’s acing it from deep 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ZgP2ocgGzr
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
TOUGH baseline fadeaway from Lauri Markkanen. You just can’t guard that. He has 10 points on 3/3 shooting.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
that turnaround is oppikirja 📚🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/Ncda3kZ2nW
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
The Suns’ bench was significantly better than the Jazz’s bench, which we also observed against the Kings.
Also, it’s been tough for Taylor Hendricks to find shots in the offense early in the season.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
After one, the @utahjazz lead the @Suns 39-27.
Jazz jumped out to a big early lead, but the Suns found their rhythm midway through the quarter. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/raOJb90dp4
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
Second Quarter
Brice Sensabaugh just went straight into the defender’s chest on the fastbreak for an and-one. Not just a shooter.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
whatcha know about QB Nurk?? pic.twitter.com/sg4OkjtwL1
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
vet’s got your back 🤝#TakeNote | @bosnianbeast27 pic.twitter.com/YJ4BqmQoOc
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Will Hardy with some words for Filipowski after the timeout. The Suns were targeting him in the paint on offense.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
Keyonte just sprinted straight to the cup for two. Beat the defender in the back court and didn’t get picked up the rest of the way. That’s 10 points for him on 50% shooting.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
Keyonte George and Walt Clayton both have three fouls halfway through the second quarter. Something to watch.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
Walker Kessler finally misses a shot this season, a three that bounced out.
But you can see how softly the ball is landing on the rim, his touch seems to be improving.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
emphasis on the ‘𝘠𝘌𝘌𝘏𝘈𝘞’ pic.twitter.com/6Vrq25rLBo
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
At the half, the @utahjazz lead the @suns 64-61.
Jazz led by as much as 20, but the Suns won the second quarter 34-25. #takenote pic.twitter.com/UV4WqPN1Lx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
🆙 at the half! pic.twitter.com/0QiY8vrtLC
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
On the flip side, I think Ace Bailey would benefit from slowing down a half step.
He can get his shot off whenever he wants, but he’s rushed into a few, and I don’t think it’s allowed him to get into the same rhythm we saw in preseason.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
Third Quarter
make that 𝟮𝟯 for 𝟮𝟯 🫡#TakeNote | @markkanenlauri pic.twitter.com/xc4ELrP5Y2
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
The @utahjazz‘s 20 point advantage is officially gone as the @suns take an 82-81 lead with 3:34 left in the third quarter.
Jazz second unit has really struggled in the last two games. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/vcGQbhrO0p
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
Nurkic misses Ace on a cut, and it leads to a turnover and a Phoenix and-one. Momentum has totally flipped here in the third quarter.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
That’s 5 fouls for Walt Clayton in 10 minutes.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
snea𝘬𝘦𝘺 🔑 pic.twitter.com/ZJlnK4aLHn
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
After briefly giving up the lead, the @utahjazz close the third quarter on a 13-4 run and lead the @suns 94-86 heading into the fourth quarter.
Can the Jazz close out the more experienced Suns?#takenote pic.twitter.com/Jjv7avNSEh
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
for your safety, and ours, please buckle up!#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/DuDjotd9GU
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Fourth Quarter
🚨 Lauri’s got 35 🚨#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/lysC7lRfS1
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
One of the biggest positives for Keyonte George so far this season has been the chemistry he’s developed with Walker and Lauri on offense.
Had much better timing on lobs to make their lives easier. A major reason the Jazz frontcourt has been a bright spot so far.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
Key’s got a double-double already😏
16p | 10a pic.twitter.com/AoPEzwvitY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
any questions??? 🔑🤠#TakeNote | @WalkerKessler13 pic.twitter.com/G1silrTH85
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
We’re set up for a good close here.
The @utahjazz lead the @suns 106-103 midway through the fourth.
Suns making a late push, cutting the Jazz’s 12 point lead to 3. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/bxa637bufl
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
One of the best things about this Jazz team through three games is that they haven’t let the lows snowball into a blowout. I feel like one of the last two games would’ve been a 20+ point loss for the Jazz.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
unlocked that mid-range game 🔓 pic.twitter.com/4P47n5WsMV
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Keyonte George has really been terrific tonight.
Again, I think this is the best basketball of his career so far.
He ‘feels’ more like a point guard now, not a two-guard trying to play out of position.
In control, making good decisions, a lot of maturity.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
Lauri’s first 𝟒𝟎-𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 since 2023 🥹🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/ClGcACPGXC
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Lauri Markkanen now has 40 points. His last 40-ball was on March 22, 2023, against Portland.#TakeNote
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
just look at that finnish 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/fu6VbzmBoM
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
. @deltacenter is loving it 🫨🫨🫨 pic.twitter.com/fN1hWfkCOV
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Wow. Suns win possession and trail by three with five seconds left.
Are we going to see another Grayson Allen game-tying three-pointer in SLC?
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
The @suns have tied the game at 125 with 1.9 seconds left.
They won a challenge, a jump ball, and converted a reverse three-point play to get back in this game.
Unbelievable! @UtahJazz ball after the timeout. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/DtYvrHuZHG
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
free basketball on a monday!#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Bfzh4WIZ2Y
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
Remember last season, Grayson Allen hit two threes in the final 2 seconds of a game to send it to overtime where the Suns beat the Jazz.
Similar insanity tonight.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
Overtime
🇫🇮 he’s still goin’ 🇫🇮 https://t.co/q6lXL2dDk5 pic.twitter.com/JCpCHDLUDm
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
The Jazz haven’t had a 50 point game since Karl Malone did it in 1998.
Markkanen has 47 with 2:20 left in OT. He’ll certainly get the opportunity to snap the streak.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 28, 2025
let’s talk defense 😤 pic.twitter.com/uE4WloOf0H
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
This is the first regular season 50-point game for the Jazz since Karl Malone in 1998.
10,064 days and 2,155 games later, Lauri ends the drought. https://t.co/ngOaA9mbHH
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 28, 2025
Lauri Markkanen scores a career-high 51 points as the @utahjazz outlast the @suns in OT 138-134.
That’s the Jazz’s first regular-season 50-point game since Karl Malone did it in 1998.
Jazz move to 2-1 on the season. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/uyFfdXENy1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2025
JAZZ WIN!!!! pic.twitter.com/ZdSdhD5ERp
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2025
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops, on Instagram @BensHoops, or on BlueSky.
Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.
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