nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Wrap - Brooklyn Wins 117-106
Brooklyn got 48 points and 11 rebounds from Kyrie Irving en route to a 117-106 victory over Utah on Friday at Vivint Arena.
Bettors who backed the Nets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 232.5.
Brooklyn got 20 points from Nicolas Claxton and another 13 points from Royce O'Neale. Royce O'Neale contributed 6 assists, while Kyrie Irving cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Jazz got a 29-point performance from Jordan Clarkson, who was supported by 22 points from Lauri Markkanen. Mike Conley had 9 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Lauri Markkanen grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Utah were victorious, as the score was 55-51 at the break.
Utah won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-42.
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Golden State looking for another win. For Utah, they head home to face Charlotte.