In the NBA regular season, the Jazz reversed the Thunder in a big upset, while the Clippers took first place in the West. Markkanen had a great performance, contributing 33 points and 11 rebounds.
In the game between the Thunder and the Jazz, the Thunder took the lead, showing a strong offense led by Alexander and Jalen Williams, leading by 12 points at one point. However, Markkanen led the Jazz on a comeback and Salt Lake City trailed by seven points at the end of the second half.
Entering the second half, players such as Holmgren, Markkanen, George and Collins attacked strongly and faced the Thunder. The Jazz put in a great performance, winning the quarter 35-24 and overtaking the score.
In the fourth quarter, the two sides were locked in a fierce battle. Markkanen sprinted to score with all his might, while the Thunder relied on the individual abilities of Alexander and Jalen Williams to contend with it. In the final minute, Markkanen scored consecutive points from mid-to-long range to help the Jazz narrow 124-117 victory and achieve a 12-point comeback.
The result of this game was unexpected, and the Jazz managed to counterattack the Thunder. Prior to that, the Thunder were ranked No. 1 in the West, while the Jazz were No. 10 in the West. The victory in Salt Lake City showcased the best of a weak team beating a strong team and battling big with a small team.
After this fight, OKC's record changed to 35-16. Due to the Timberwolves' tragic reversal by the Bulls, their record is also 35-16. The Clippers edged out the Thunder and Timberwolves with a slight 34-15 record to move up to No. 1 in the West. The Clippers became the leader in the Western Conference standings, with the Thunder and Timberwolves dropping to No. 2 and No. 3 in the West, respectively.
Markkanen's performance was remarkable, and he went completely crazy. In this game, Markkanen played 36 minutes, shooting 67% from the field, contributing 33 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. His standout performance can be seen on both the offensive and defensive ends. Markkanen scored 11 points in the first quarter and 17 in the third. At the critical moment in the final quarter, he hit key shots in succession and became the hero of winning the game.
Markkanen's play was a key factor in the Jazz's comeback victory. In addition, the Thunder's Holmgren had 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks, and Jalen Williams had 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.