Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots as San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-109 on Sunday night to snap a five-game skid. Jordan Clarkson added 22 points and 10 assists for the Jazz. John Collins had 20 points and Collin Sexton added 16 points and 10 assists. The Jazz moved within three games of Golden State for the final Western Conference play-in spot ahead of a three-game road swing. Utah played tough defense and thrived in transition, scoring 34 points off 20 San Antonio turnovers and outscoring the Spurs 28-14 on the fast break. “We showed our hands and we kind got in passing lanes, so that’s what we got to do every game,” Markkanen said. “Just fly around. Not just running, but really trying to make the passes tough for them. We got some guys on this team with long wingspans and we try to use that to our advantage.” Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 27