Jazz Wallop Heat

     The Utah Jazz ripped by the Miami Heat 136-100 on Saturday night at Kaseya Center. The Heat concluded their homestand before their west coast six-game road trip next week. The Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak. 

     Both teams were tied 22-22 by the conclusion of the first quarter. Utah(8-25) went on a 16-7 spurt to begin the second quarter and outscored the Heat 40-19 in the frame to lead 65-42 at halftime. 

     Miami(17-16) was unable to come closer during the third quarter and trailed by 32 points 98-66 at the end of three quarters. The Heat pulled their starters from the court early in the final quarter. 

     Nikola Jovic pumped in 17 points for the Heat. Tyler Herro contributed 15 points while Duncan Robinson ended up with 16 points. Jaime Jaquez Jr. came off the bench with 13 points. 

     John Collins led the Jazz with 24 points and nine assists. Lauri Markkanen added 15 points and Walker Kessler had 14 points along with 16 rebounds for a double-double. Collin Sexton was able to drain in 17 points.