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Markkanen scores 25 as Jazz beat Hornets, who make only 2 3s – Cache Valley Daily

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) drives around Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the cold-shooting Charlotte Hornets 120-102 on Monday night. The Hornets made only two 3-pointers, both by Terry Rozier, the fewest by an NBA team this season. Charlotte had 16 attempts beyond the arc, shooting 12.5%, while the Jazz made 16 of 40. The previous low for Charlotte this season was five 3s, most recently on Dec. 3 at Milwaukee. “We saw at halftime they weren’t making their 3s, so our focus was just to protect the paint and take away what they wanted to do,” Markkanen said. Jordan Clarkson scored 18 points and Mike Conley added 14 for the Jazz, who have won three of four. Rozier scored 23 points and Mason Plumlee had 18 for the Hornets, who were trying to win three straight games for the first time this season. “We’ve been inside-out all year. I believe we’re like fourth or fifth in drives into the

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