Collin Sexton scores season-high 26 points, Jazz beat Knicks 117-113 – Cache Valley Daily
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Collin Sexton scored a season-high 26 points, Lauri Markannen punctuated his return to the court with 23 points and the Utah Jazz beat the New York Knicks 117-113 on Wednesday night. After missing eight games because of a strained left hamstring, Markkanen scored both inside and on the perimeter and was only slowed by a minutes restriction. In 25 minutes, Markkanen went 7 for 13 from the field, had four 3s and eight rebounds. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 13 of his 15 points for Utah in the fourth quarter, mostly coming in a 16-0 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters. Julius Randle had 32 points and 12 rebounds for New York, but only scored on two free throws in the fourth quarter. He topped 30 points for the third time in the last four games but was forced to be a passer down the stretch. Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and Donte Divincenzo added 20 for the Knicks. They have