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The Utah Jazz defeated the Houston Rockets 133–125 on December 1 at Delta Center, with Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George combining for 57 points to lead the home team. Utah shot 50 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers while committing just 13 turnovers, establishing offensive efficiency with a rating of 125.8. Houston's Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun scored 32 and 31 points respectively, but the Rockets shot only 44.1 percent and made just 10 threes, struggling to keep pace. The Jazz controlled the second quarter with 37 points and closed strong in the fourth with 35, while Houston's third-quarter surge of 32 points proved insufficient. Utah's defensive rating of 115.7 held Houston's potent offense below its season average, and the game finished well below the Vegas total of 235.5 at 258 combined points. The win solidifies Utah's position in the Western Conference race as Houston seeks consistency with its star duo.
