HOUSTON — The Utah Jazz return to action today, hitting the road to face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
Earlier in the day, it was reported that big man Jusuf Nurkic would miss the rest of the season to get nose surgery. Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Walker Kessler were also on Utah’s injury report heading into the matchup.
This game is the third of four matchups between Utah and Houston this season. The first two games were split 1-1 on November 30 and December 1.
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Pregame
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
work before the work 💼 pic.twitter.com/CnU46vNJiD
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
Lauri’s BACK! 🇫🇮#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/yuYPAe8s7k
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
First Quarter
The Finnisher wasted no time getting us going 🫡 pic.twitter.com/B2hfiTcwBD
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
The Jazz’s length is on full display here early in Houston. Lots of deflections and lanes are closing quickly.
Sneak peek into next season with Kessler and JJJ.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) February 24, 2026
Houston, we have lift off 🚀♠️ pic.twitter.com/lmbgWEgrUu
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
Ace Bailey is having one of his weird “is he actually 6’11?” games.
Some nights–maybe it’s the matchup, or maybe it’s the uniform–he looks extremely tall.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 24, 2026
The @utahjazz jumped out to a 9-6 lead, but the @houstonrockets responded with an 11-2 run, and lead 17-11 midway through the first.
Every Jazz starter has scored. #takenote pic.twitter.com/VOaABBhhFp
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 24, 2026
𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽pin’ it up, 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽pin’ it in 🎯 pic.twitter.com/O0Duv30WGZ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
13-2 Houston run ended with a Kyle Filipowski three.
It’ll be a big 6 weeks for Flip as the main center.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) February 24, 2026
Poor transition defense from the Jazz there.
VWJ goes for the back-court steal and leaves Konchar to guard both the ball and the corner. Reed Sheppard drills the three.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) February 24, 2026
You will be able to score at the rim against the Jazz for the next 25 games.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 24, 2026
The Jazz forced nine turnovers and had three offensive rebounds to Houston’s one…
But Utah shot 30% from the floor and 8% from three compared to 67 and 62 percent for the Rockets. Tough.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) February 24, 2026
gettin’ Jitty on a monday 🕺 pic.twitter.com/HpiTkIyEkY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
After one, the @utahjazz trail the @HoustonRockets 38-22 after one.
Lauri Markkanen has 8 points, but the Jazz are shooting just 1-12 from three. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/a3lz6U3BY0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 24, 2026
Second Quarter
tough Finnishes are back on the menu 👨🍳 pic.twitter.com/M92vBMSRa0
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
Vince Williams just went down in front of the Jazz’s bench after a turnover and was very slow to get up.
He’s getting a lot of run for the Jazz right now, and with Keyonte George out, he’s been the backup point guard.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 24, 2026
sold the fake to perfection 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/uEPuGJriRt
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
With 6:45 left in the first half, the @utahjazz trail the @HoustonRockets 50-37.
Jazz were already shorthanded, and appeared to lose Vince Williams Jr. to a scary-looking knee injury. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/TOvmfAMtzW
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 24, 2026
Vince Williams Jr. has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with his knee injury.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 24, 2026
it was all part of the plan 😏 pic.twitter.com/VXvYkVpju5
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
it’s not how you start the play, it’s how you 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇 🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/RZxzNGhZwm
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
Kevin Durant has 9 (!?) first-half assists.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) February 24, 2026
The @houstonrockets are blowing out the @utahjazz 68-47 at the half.
Houston is shooting 63 percent from the floor, including 12-14 at the rim. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/5MsBq7a24n
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 24, 2026
some work to do after the break. pic.twitter.com/m7vqkcvXom
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
Third Quarter
turning defense to offense 🔄 pic.twitter.com/vWGnlU3CqU
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
The Rockets have grabbed 35 defensive rebounds to Utah’s 14 through three quarters.
Part of that is due to the difference in missed shots. Still, can’t get killed on the glass like that.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) February 24, 2026
Through three, the @HoustonRockets lead the @utahjazz 100-75.
Lauri Markkanen has 21 points, but is shooting just 1-10 from three. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/YB25l1IZgs
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 24, 2026
final 12 on the clock. pic.twitter.com/e9VSucrrEE
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
Fourth Quarter
Brice Sensabaugh just hit the Harden “double” stepback and got a look of approval from KD.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) February 24, 2026
Brice three counter: 🥶🥶🥶🥶 pic.twitter.com/LpouMAavvN
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
King of the outlet pass 👉 King of the North 👑 pic.twitter.com/nNQe6iXEhA
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2026
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