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Utah defeated Chicago 150–147 on November 16 at Delta Center in a closely contested matchup decided by three points. Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 47 points, while Keyonte George added 33 in a balanced offensive effort. Corey White paced the Bulls with 27 points, and Josh Giddey contributed 26 as Chicago shot 45.4 percent from the field and made 19 three-pointers. Utah's three-point barrage proved decisive—the Jazz connected on 18 threes and shot 44.1 percent overall while maintaining a 119.0 offensive rating. Chicago controlled the glass with 60 rebounds to Utah's 53 and distributed 38 assists, but costly turnovers—17 compared to Utah's 9—proved costly in the final stretch. The Jazz scored 33 points in both the first and fourth quarters, showcasing late-game execution, while the Bulls' second quarter explosion (37 points) went unrewarded as Utah answered in the third. Utah's defensive rating of 115.7 held firm when it mattered most. The narrow loss leaves Chicago searching for consistency despite solid shooting and ball movement.
