Lauri Markkanen

2022 - 10 - 24

In Utah Jazz's first 3 games, Lauri Markkanen has looked like a star (Deseret News)

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) moves the ball down court in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, ...

The Jazz saw the potential for a star in Markkanen and it’s why they wanted him in the Cleveland trade. This summer, Markkanen absolutely feasted during the EuroBasket tournament, leading the Finnish national team to the quarterfinals, and it opened a lot of eyes to the kind of player that he could be if he was allowed the opportunity to expand his game. “Every single game he does something else and I tell him, ‘you’re cold as (expletive).’ He’s shooting, getting to the rim, dunking the ball, moving around, he does everything for the team.” Markkanen calmly dished the ball to Conley for the bucket, giving the Jazz a 12-point lead in the third quarter. Markkanen raced up the court, saved the ball and passed it back to Clarkson who then hit a game-tying shot with 33 seconds left. “I saw him booking it and I had to speed up,” Conley said.

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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen Leads Fast Break Against Pelicans (KSL Sports)

Six-foot-11-inch Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen led a fast break capped by a Mike Conley layup during Utah's game against the Pelicans.

The Pelicans were shooting 46.9 percent from the field, including 27.8 percent from three. Utah Jazz Standings With 10:46 remaining in the third quarter, Markkanen stole the ball from a driving Zion Williamson before running the court. Utah Jazz Team Leaders Utah Jazz Scoreboard The Jazz shooting 45.2 percent overall and 34.8 percent from distance.

Lauri Markkanen drives Jazz to 3-0 (Eurohoops)

Following a couple of briefer showings at the start of his NBA career, French Ousmane Dieng went for five points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and ...

[Portland Trail Blazers](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/portland-trail-blazers/?lang=en) edged the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/los-angeles-lakers/?lang=en), 106-104. [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/cleveland-cavaliers/?lang=en) survive overtime and the [Washington Wizards](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/washington-wizards/?lang=en), 117-107. [Minnesota Timberwolves](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/minnesota-timberwolves/?lang=en), French Rudy Gobert put up a 15-point, 15-rebound double-double in the 116-106 victory over the [Oklahoma City Thunder](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/oklahoma-city-thunder/?lang=en). The [Blazers](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/portland-trail-blazers/?lang=en) recently sidelined French Olivier Sarr for six weeks with a right wrist injury. [Toronto Raptors](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/toronto-raptors/?lang=en) 1-2 [Indiana Pacers](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/indiana-pacers/?lang=en) 1-2 For the losing side, Swiss Clint Capela posted a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Czech Vit Krejci registered one assist in a brief outing. The Finnisher delivered a game-high 31 points and 12 rebounds in the overtime win, 122-121, versus the [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/new-orleans-pelicans/?lang=en&lang=en) in the first NBA Sundays of the 2022-23 Regular Season. [Utah Jazz](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/utah-jazz/?lang=en&lang=en) secured the services of Lauri Markkanen, among other players plus multiple draft picks. Stephen Curry paved the way for the defending champions by banking in seven triples in a 33-point effort. Following a couple of briefer showings at the start of his NBA career, French Ousmane Dieng went for five points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal in 23 minutes for the [Thunder](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/oklahoma-city-thunder/?lang=en). Kelly Olynyk connected the game-winning bucket and Will [Hardy](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/dwight-hardy/?lang=tr&lang=en)’s side improved to 3-0.

Lauri Markkanen drops 31 points in Sunday's overtime win (FantasyPros)

Markkanen dominated the box score on Sunday, leading the team in points and rebounds while contributing on the defensive end. The forward has been one of ...

[Game Recaps](/nba/game-recaps.php) - NBA - NFL Expect him to continue to turn in great fantasy production. [Jazz Correspondent](/nba/team-news.php?team=UTH) [Diego Sandoval](/news/correspondents/diego-sandoval.php)

Lauri Markkanen proving he can do it all with Jazz (KSL.com)

NEW ORLEANS — Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy likes to pull forward Lauri Markkanen aside during the course of the game to get his thoughts on things.

If the game tells him to pass, he passes. If the game tells him to shoot, he shoots. He's simply been playing within the system, passing, moving without the ball, and trying to get on the offensive glass; the numbers have followed. He can run pick and roll, and he can slip out for a pick and pop. "Early in the season, he's having success, kind of doing everything," Hardy said. He can find cutters, and he can be a cutter.

Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Scores 31 in OT win (CBSSports.com)

Markkannen has been one of the standout performers for a Jazz team that started the season with three straight wins, and his numbers have gotten better and ...

• The former Bulls and Cavaliers wing has surpassed the 20-point mark in each of his last two appearances and is averaging 24.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game through his first three outings.