Young Utah Jazz Team Shows Grit - Fights Back In Second Game Of Back-To-Back vs Houston Rockets

Utah Jazz showed up big time in the second half of back-to-back games against the Houston Rockets in Salt Lake City. Jazz played the Rockets on Sunday afternoon and were blown out in that game. But the two teams squared off for second time on Monday evening and things went much differently the second time around. The youth of the Jazz played vastly better and the Jazz vets did as well in a game that saw the Jazz carry the lead for much of the game. This was a satisfying win by this young developing Utah Jazz team.

Keyonte George was under the weather for Sunday's afternoon game and played one of the worst games of any player in NBA history. But Monday night was totally different. Keyonte shot 8-14 from the field Monday and scored 28 points to go along with 8 assist. Other young Jazz players that played well were Ace Bailey with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Quite a stat line from Ace in 28 minutes of playing time. Ace's defense continues to improve as well with each passing game. Kyle Filipowski showed up and played a great game with 12 points on 50% shooting to go along with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. Walter Clayton Jr. also played a major role in the win playing 21 minutes and scoring 8 points. Walt also tallied 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal.

Lauri Markkanen led all Jazz players in points with 29 for the game on 9-17 shooting. Lauri also recorded 8 rebounds and 1 blocked shot.