Markkanen Nears Double-Double with 22 Points in Jazz Loss to Celtics

Lauri Markkanen posted 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block across 38 minutes during the Jazz's 129-119 defeat against the Celtics. Markkanen, Utah's third-leading scorer in the game, was active on the glass, grabbing a game-high nine rebounds. This marks the third time he has reached nine rebounds in his last six appearances, during which he's averaged 27.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.