Jazz Beat Rockets In Final Home Game
Apr 11, 2024, 9:30 PM | Updated: Apr 13, 2024, 11:20 am
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz snapped their 13-game losing streak with a 124-121 win over the Houston Rockets in the final home game of the 2023-24 season.
The Jazz were led by Luka Samanic who scored 22 points, the second-highest scoring outing of his career.
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet led all scorers with 42.
First Quarter
The Jazz jumped out to an 11-9 lead fueled by five quick points from Johnny Juzang.
Despite shooting just 1-4 from the three-point line, the Jazz made up for it by connecting on all five free-throw attempts in the first quarter.
After one the @utahjazz trail the @HoustonRockets 38-28.
Luka Samanic leads the Jazz with 11 points. #takenotepic.twitter.com/x9Xnoi4GAF
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Samanic led the Jazz with 11 points while VanVleet led all scorers with 20.
After one the Jazz trailed the Rockets 38-28.
Second Quarter
The Jazz stormed back to tie the game at 49, opening the second quarter on a 21-11 run.
Brice Sensabaugh scored 11 of his 13 first-half points in the quarter to give the Jazz’s offense a boost.
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The Rockets 13-24 from three in the first half while the Jazz shot 7-19.
At the break, the Jazz trailed the Rockets 67-64.
Third Quarter
The Jazz opened the second half on a 10-0 run taking a 74-67 lead.
After shooting 10-15 from three against the Jazz in their last meeting in Houston, VanVleet knocked down nine of ten from downtown to open the game against the Jazz.
The @utahjazz have played their best basketball in the last month against the @HoustonRockets and lead 98-96 heading into the fourth quarter.
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Samanic upped his scoring total to 20 while VanVleet had 36 to lead the Rockets.
At the end of three, the Jazz led the Rockets 98-96.
Fourth Quarter
Kenneth Lofton Jr. gave the Jazz a boost throughout the game scoring 14 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and dishing out five assists off the bench.
Seven Jazz players scored in double-digits, including Sensabaugh and Keyonte George who combined for 37 points on 11-25 shooting.
The Jazz snapped their losing streak with a 124-121 victory over the Rockets.
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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 or on Instagram @BensHoops.
