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The Utah Jazz defeated the Brooklyn Nets 123–110 on December 4 at Barclays Center, with Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George combining for 59 points to power the visitors past a Nets squad that couldn't sustain offensive efficiency. Utah's balanced attack featured 31 assists and a .506 field-goal percentage, while the Jazz made 14 three-pointers and forced Brooklyn into 17 turnovers. The Nets, led by Nicolas Clowney's 29 points and Ziaire Williams' 23, shot just .427 from the floor and made only 11 threes despite a competitive first half that saw both teams tied at 29 points after one quarter. The decisive fourth quarter told the story: Utah outscored Brooklyn 42–20 in the final frame, a run that broke the game open after the Jazz trailed or were even through three quarters. Utah's defense tightened dramatically in that stretch, holding Brooklyn to ineffective possessions while the Jazz's offensive rating of 125.7 proved decisive. The result fell well short of the Vegas total of 231.5, with Utah's defensive intensity in the closing period stifling any late comeback. The Jazz's road victory reinforces their status as a resilient Western Conference contender.
