Lauri Markkanen drops 51, that's a record four 50+ point games, 13 40+ point games in NBA's opening week

Monday night, it was Lauri Markkanen's turn — he dropped 51 points on the Suns, leading the Jazz to an overtime win at home.

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The Thunder have several bench players who would likely start elsewhere, and they could own as many as three first-round ...

Lauri Markkanen Trade Talk: Draymond Green Breaks Silence on Jazz Star Links

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Utah faces Portland following Markkanen's 51-point outing

Utah hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after Lauri Markkanen scored 51 points in the Utah Jazz's 138-134 overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns ...