Jazz Defeat Spurs 127-114 Behind Markkanen and George

Utah ends San Antonio's 8-game winning streak with strong offensive performance

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:10pm

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The Utah Jazz secured a thrilling 127-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on December 27, 2025, ending the Spurs' impressive eight-game winning streak. Led by Lauri Markkanen's 29 points and Keyonte George's 28, the Jazz showcased their resilience after a recent four-game losing streak. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, returning from a calf injury, contributed 32 points, seven rebounds, five blocks, and three assists in 27 minutes.

Why it matters

The Jazz's victory followed a win over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons the previous night, solidifying their position as a top NBA team. The game marked a significant shift for the Spurs, who had spent the previous 34 days on the road, including the NBA Cup semifinals and finals in Las Vegas.

The details

The Jazz maintained a double-digit lead throughout the game, with Wembanyama's powerful one-handed dunk early in the fourth quarter reducing the deficit to 104-101. Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle scored 27 and 20 points, respectively, for the Spurs, while De'Aaron Fox missed the game due to left adductor tightness.

  • The game was played on December 27, 2025.
  • The Jazz's victory followed a 131-129 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons the previous night.

The players

Lauri Markkanen

A forward for the Utah Jazz who scored 29 points in the game.

Keyonte George

A guard for the Utah Jazz who scored 28 points in the game.

Victor Wembanyama

A center for the San Antonio Spurs who contributed 32 points, seven rebounds, five blocks, and three assists in 27 minutes.

Keldon Johnson

A forward for the San Antonio Spurs who scored 27 points in the game.

Stephon Castle

A guard for the San Antonio Spurs who scored 20 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same energy and focus that we showed tonight.”

— Lauri Markkanen, Forward, Utah Jazz

“Despite the loss, I'm proud of the way our team fought back and kept the game close.”

— Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs

What’s next

The Jazz will host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, while the Spurs will welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.

The takeaway

The Jazz's victory over the Spurs, following their win against the Pistons, demonstrates their resilience and status as a top NBA team. The game also highlighted the Spurs' challenging road trip and the continued dominance of young stars like Wembanyama.