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The Utah Jazz defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127–114 on December 27 at Frost Bank Center, with the visitors' offensive efficiency proving decisive in a game that finished below the Vegas total of 244.5. Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 29 points while Keyonte George added 28, as the Jazz shot 54.2 percent from the field and connected on 17 three-pointers to overwhelm San Antonio's defense. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points and Keldon Johnson contributed 27, but San Antonio's 43.4 percent shooting and 10 made threes were insufficient against Utah's balanced attack. The Jazz's second quarter proved pivotal—they outscored the Spurs 38–20 in that frame to build momentum—and finished with a 124.0 offensive rating compared to San Antonio's 109.4. Utah's 34 assists on 127 points reflected ball movement that San Antonio's defense, which allowed 9 steals, could not contain. The Spurs' 11 turnovers and 124.0 defensive rating highlighted their struggles containing Utah's pace and spacing. This victory solidifies Utah's position in the playoff race while San Antonio faces questions about defensive consistency.
