Darryn Peterson Leads Jazz Offense With 23 Points

Darryn Peterson tallied 23 points (10-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, and three assists over 30 minutes in Tuesday's 93-79 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets. With Lauri Markkanen sidelined due to a neck injury and other key players having their minutes monitored, Peterson stepped up as the main offensive option for the Utah Jazz, converting over 50 percent of his field goal attempts on 18 shots.