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And Markkanen makes a ridiculous 3 — but just barely had not enough time to make it work.
Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/01/03/triple-team-jazz-lose-final/
Being led by Markkanen who I believe will only get better, while Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Walker Kessler will make up the starting 5? Expect a strong push from the Jazz.
Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) shoots over Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen in the first half Saturday at the United Center.
But even Jazz brass have been shocked by the improvement from Markkanen and the early returns from Kessler.
But it’s Markkanen who is headlining the All-Star festivities for the Jazz after earning an All-Star spot and being named as a starter replacement by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) and Utah Jazz forward Larui Markkanen (23) fight for the ball during an NBA game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan.
“It’s mandatory, we have to do it, but at the same time we take pride in it, too,” Markkanen told ESPN.
Markkanen scored 18 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Jazz rally from a nine-point deficit early in the period.
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/02/markkanen-scores-43-rallies-jazz-to-ot-win-over-thunder/
Markkanen was drafted No. 7 in 2017 and acquired by the Bulls in the same trade that brought LaVine to Chicago.
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes the ball as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City.
Source: https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/31/23528199/3-keys-to-utah-jazzs-126-123-loss-to-the-miami-heat
SALT LAKE CITY — For former Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen, NBA All-Star Weekend felt like a coming-out party.
“The Jazz should be able to play Markkanen, Collins and all together at the same time.
The team-issued footage from the morning’s shootaround session begins with Sexton performing a 360 dunk off a pass from Lauri Markkanen.
Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/12/27/utah-jazz-coach-will-hardy-mightve/
Trailing 99-92, the Bulls went on an 11-2 run — led by two 3-pointers by Patrick Williams and a layup by 6-foot guard Coby White over the 7-foot Markkanen with 7:32 left.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (0) celebrate the victory over the Boston Celtics in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/18/23644896/3-keys-to-the-utah-jazz-win-over-the-boston-celtics
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) is fouled while driving to the basket during an NBA game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/2/25/23614062/utah-jazz-win-over-san-antonio-spurs
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) lays the ball up as he falls backwards during an NBA game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
While Markkanen struggled from the field on Sunday, for example, Talen Horton-Tucker erupted for game-high 32 points on 25 shot attempts.
With the Jazz, Markkanen should have the ability to return to his natural power forward position after credibly handling a starting role on the wing last season.