Jazz's Isaiah Collier records career-high 22 assists in win over Pacers

Utah beats Indiana 131-122 with just 7 healthy players after recent trades

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:55pm

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In a game where the Utah Jazz were short-handed with only 7 healthy players, point guard Isaiah Collier had a career-night, recording 22 assists - the most in the NBA this season and the most by a Jazz player since John Stockton in 1992. The Jazz defeated the Indiana Pacers 131-122, with Lauri Markkanen leading Utah with 27 points.

Why it matters

Collier's historic performance highlights the Jazz's depth and ability to win despite significant roster changes, as the team recently traded several key players. The game also showcased the Pacers' depth, as they rested several starters but still had strong contributions from role players.

The details

Isaiah Collier played the entire game for the Jazz, scoring 17 points to go along with his 22 assists. All 7 Utah players scored in double figures, led by Lauri Markkanen's 27 points. For the Pacers, Quenton Johnson and Jarace Walker each scored 24 points, while little-used Kam Jones made his first career start and had 12 points.

  • The last NBA player with 22 assists in a game was Denver's Nikola Jokic on March 7, 2023.
  • John Stockton had 22 assists for the Jazz on December 18, 1992 against Philadelphia.

The players

Isaiah Collier

The Jazz point guard recorded a career-high 22 assists, the most in the NBA this season and the most by a Utah player since Hall of Famer John Stockton in 1992.

Lauri Markkanen

The Jazz forward led the team in scoring with 27 points in the win over the Pacers.

Quenton Johnson

The Pacers guard scored a team-high 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting in the loss.

Jarace Walker

The Pacers forward also scored 24 points in the game.

Kam Jones

The Pacers guard made his first career start and scored 12 points.

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The takeaway

Collier's historic performance showcases the Jazz's depth and ability to win despite significant roster changes, while the Pacers' strong showing from role players highlights the team's overall talent and competitiveness even when resting key starters.