Jazz Score Season-High 152 Points in Win Over Pacers
Lauri Markkanen scored 35 points and rookie Ace Bailey added 20 as the Utah Jazz set the highest point total in an NBA game this season, beating the Indiana Pacers 152–128 on Wednesday night.
Bailey, the 5th overall pick in this year’s draft, displayed his full offensive range in just his second start after recovering from illness. Svi Mykhailiuk also contributed 20 points for Utah.
The Pacers, who were last season’s Eastern Conference champions, fell to 1–10, matching the worst start in franchise history from 1988–89. Pascal Siakam scored 27 points and Aaron Nesmith added 17 as they returned to the lineup. T.J. McConnell made his season debut with 12 points in limited minutes.
Despite shooting a season-best 46.5% from the field, Indiana allowed Utah to shoot 55.4% and dominate inside the paint. The Jazz consistently attacked the paint and found open shooters, led by Isaiah Collier who dished out 11 of Utah’s 38 assists.
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle used all his timeouts trying to stop Utah’s offensive surges, but the Jazz, playing the second night of a back-to-back, outworked the Pacers and won the rebound battle 45–35.
Upcoming Games
- Pacers: Visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
- Jazz: Host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
Summary: The Utah Jazz delivered a dominant offensive performance, setting a season high of 152 points to defeat the Pacers, who matched their worst start in franchise history.