Keyonte George Returns from Ankle Injury, Scores 17 Points

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George returned to action Saturday against the Pelicans after missing six consecutive games due to a right ankle sprain. Starting and playing 23 minutes, George tallied 17 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds, and four assists. He had been upgraded from questionable to probable prior to the game. George is expected to operate under a minutes restriction and may face potential rest nights in upcoming games.