NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets (5-17) had the opportunity of notching their first three-game winning streak of the season with the Utah Jazz (8-13) coming to town for the second night of a back-to-back. While Brooklyn had been dealing with some injuries recently, the Nets could have had the chance of winning in front of their home crowd again, but that didn’t happen.

The Nets lost to the Jazz 123-110 despite having control of the game for the first three quarters as Utah found a way to dominate the fourth quarter thanks to some major contributions. Forward Noah Clowney had 29 points, four rebounds, and three assists to lead the team while forward Ziaire Williams had 23 points off the bench to help with the scoring amidst some key injuries.

One major reason that the Nets were unable to hold on to the game in the fourth quarter was Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (30 points, eight rebounds) and guard Keyonte George (29 points, five rebounds, 10 assists) having their way on the offensive end of the floor. Brooklyn gets one day of rest before their next game so here are the player grades after Thursday’s loss to the Jazz:

Egor Demin: D

Demin did not shoot the ball well in this one as he wasn’t able to cash in on the open looks that he got from three-point land over the course of the game. Demin got into some foul trouble earlier in the game as he had difficulty staying in front of some of the quick guards that Utah has, but he did a good job of handling the basketball and setting up his teammates.

Tyrese Martin: D

Martin struggled on the offensive end as his touch has not been what he is used to putting forth on a nightly basis and he wasn’t able to get to the free-throw line to make up for it. Martin’s biggest utility within Brooklyn’s lineup is his size and versatility as a player who can play at either guard spot or small forward, but outside of his rebounding, the Nets weren’t able to get much out of him against Utah.

Terance Mann: D

Mann suffered an injury scare in this one as he took a tough tumble to the floor while playing help defense, but he was able to get back in the game, albeit for a short time. Mann hasn’t been able to carry over the offensive explosion that he had earlier in the season, but he did a good job of getting involved in rebounding situations to add some value.

Noah Clowney: A

In the absence of Michael Porter Jr., Clowney stepped up his scoring output from all over the floor including getting to the free-throw line repeatedly. Coming into this season, Clowney was mostly a player who shot the ball from behind the three-point line, but now, he has assumed the role of scoring from deep and getting to the rim when possible.

Nic Claxton: B-

Claxton continues to put forth his all-around performance from the center spot as he remains effective shooting the ball around the rim while also helping the offense run smoothly via his passing. Claxton has been having a career-year due to his ability to maintain his scoring and rebounding while providing playmaking and rim protection, all at the same time.

Jalen Wilson: C-

Wilson wasn’t able to get much going in this one mostly due to the fact that his three-point shooting was not present, but he always maintains his effort level that head coach Jordi Fernandez asks of him. At this point, Wilson finds himself on the edges of the rotation and once Porter returns to the lineup, Wilson will have to have some decent outings off the bench to get his playing time back.

Ziaire Williams: A

In the wake of injuries to Cam Thomas and Porter, a few players had to step up for the Nets and Williams was one of the players to help out Noah Clowney with the scoring. Williams did most of his damage from behind the three-point line and at the free-throw line, but Williams has the ability to be a contributor on both ends of the floor when he is locked in.

Danny Wolf: B+

Ever since Wolf his first extended minutes at the NBA level, he has been more positive than negative with his ability to handle the ball at almost seven feet tall, something that the Nets can take advantage of on almost every play. Wolf did a good job of scoring the ball from all over the floor and more importantly, his presence on the boards has to be helpful to Brooklyn as well.

Day’Ron Sharpe: B+

Sharpe had one of his better games of the season in this one as the Jazz didn’t have much size available to contend with Sharpe once Lauri Markkanen came out of the game. Sharpe has been a solid backup center for the Nets all season due to his consistency of scoring around the basketball, but also his relentless motor to pursue rebounds out of his immediate area.

Ben Saraf: B

Since Saraf has been back in the rotation in the wake of some key injuries, he has at least been better than he was in the beginning of the season when he looked like a deer in headlights at times. While Saraf still has to be better protecting the basketball, he has done a better job of playing confident and scoring the ball when he has a mismatch within the flow of the offense.