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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Utah Jazz 109–99 on January 30 at Delta Center, staying below the Vegas total of 226.5 points. Ethan Dëmin led Brooklyn with 25 points, while Cameron Thomas added 21 in a balanced offensive effort. The Nets' three-point shooting proved decisive, connecting on 14 threes compared to Utah's 10, and Brooklyn controlled the glass with 47 rebounds to Utah's 33. Despite shooting 47.6 percent from the field, the Nets' defensive rating of 108.4 held the Jazz to just 50 percent shooting and 99 points—a stark contrast to Utah's 114.4 defensive rating. Kawhi George paced the Jazz with 26 points, and Brice Sensabaugh contributed 18, but Utah's fourth-quarter collapse proved fatal, scoring just 18 points in the final frame. Brooklyn's 27 assists on 47 shots reflected efficient ball movement, while Utah's 11 turnovers and sluggish fourth-quarter execution derailed any comeback hopes. The Nets' road victory strengthens their playoff positioning as they continue to demonstrate defensive versatility on the wing.
