Jazz starters all reach double figures in 119-109 preseason win over Spurs
Rookie Darryn Peterson led Utah with 14 points, and the defense forced 15 first-half turnovers but also fouled often against a Spurs team resting most of its regulars.
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The Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-109 in a preseason game at the Delta Center on Monday, with all five starters scoring in double figures, KSL Sports reported. [1]
Utah started Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaxson Hayes. Peterson led the team with 14 points and was the only starter to play after halftime. Seven Jazz players finished in double figures. [1]
The defense, a focus after the Jazz ranked in the bottom two in each of the past three seasons, had a mixed first half. Utah forced 15 turnovers with 13 steals and held the Spurs to 14 points in the paint, but gave up 11 offensive rebounds and committed 16 fouls that sent San Antonio to the line 25 times. [1]
Brice Sensabaugh scored 11 points in his preseason debut after a hip injury. San Antonio rested most of its rotation, including Victor Wembanyama. The Jazz end the preseason Friday against Phoenix. [1]
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