The Utah Jazz secured a thrilling 124-122 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, with Keyonte George and Collin Sexton leading the charge. George contributed 25 points, while Sexton added 21, and together they combined for 11 assists, helping the Jazz break a three-game losing streak. John Collins also made a significant impact with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Johnny Juzang delivered a career-high 19 points off the bench, including five 3-pointers.

Utah’s dominance was evident in their 56 points in the paint and 24 fast-break points. Despite a strong performance from the Hawks, including Dejounte Murray’s 33 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, as well as 27 points from De’Andre Hunter and 26 from Jalen Johnson, they were unable to secure the win. Clint Capela also made a notable contribution with 15 rebounds and 10 points.

Although Atlanta managed to shoot an impressive 20 for 39 from 3-point range, it wasn’t enough to overcome Utah’s resilience. The game saw Quin Snyder’s return to Salt Lake City, where he previously coached for eight seasons from 2014-22. Despite the Hawks’ efforts to close the gap in the second half, the Jazz maintained their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.

The game was marked by several pivotal moments, including a late surge from the Hawks, with Murray’s consecutive 3-pointers narrowing the margin to 124-122 with just over a minute left. However, despite his efforts to secure a game-winning basket, Murray was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, resulting in the Jazz emerging victorious.

Overall, the game showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, culminating in a thrilling contest that captivated fans until the final buzzer.

In another game, the Denver Nuggets secured a 117-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge with 31 points, in front of a record crowd in Texas.