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Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) guards against Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13 ...

- The Jazz went on a stretch, starting at the end of the first quarter, where they missed 13 straight 3-pointers. - Leading the charge was Lauri Markkanen, who scored a game-high 28 points on just 4 made field goals, adding in 17 points from the free throw line. Leading the charge was Lauri Markkanen, who scored a game-high 28 points on just 13 field goal attempts, adding in 17 points from the free throw line

Walker Kessler's confidence appears to be growing with every game he plays for the Utah Jazz, contributing on both ends of the floor.

[ 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone](https://kslsports.com/stream/). The Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic will tip off at 7 pm MT in Salt Lake City. However, the team opted to give him another night’s rest. I feel ready to go.” “I feel good,” Sexton said. The rookie knocked down the free throw to finish the old fashioned three-point play. — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) [RELATED: Agbaji Showing Promise As Jazz Season Develops](https://kslsports.com/497491/utah-jazz-four-factors-week-13/) [RELATED: Sexton Likely To Return As Jazz Host Magic](https://kslsports.com/497524/utah-jazz-host-orlando-magic/) On the other end of the floor, Kessler collected an Ochai Agbaji missed shot, taking it back up for a hoop and a foul. [UTAH JAZZ](https://kslsports.com/category/jazz/) The Jazz (21-23) are hosting the visiting

Behind Markkanen's offense and Kessler's defense the Jazz rose to the occasion.

Whatever game it is, whatever night, you know that Sexton will bring 110% energy, and those are the types of guys you want on the floor when things go bad. He also looks like a dominant rebounder and could be a force for the Jazz for years to come. In the first half alone, Kessler had 5 blocks and 7 total for the game. The Jazz have found a star for the future. This ability for Markkanen to get to the free throw line is massive because it means that even if his shot isn’t falling, he will still be a highly efficient scorer. Walker Kessler remains one of the biggest steals in the Rudy Gobert trade.

The Orlando Magic saw a tight loss to the Utah Jazz after Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points and blocked Franz Wagner's 3-point shot, scoring 112-108 in the ...

… The Jazz missed 14 straight 3-point attempts from the first to third quarter. “I think there was a bunch of moments in the game where we didn’t quit and that’s definitely something to build on.” … The Magic went 10 for 16 from the line, lower numbers than Markkanen by himself. The 7-foot Finnish star set career highs on both free throws made (17) and attempted (21). The intensity was there,” Wagner said. I have confidence in him,” Clarkson said.

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The Utah Jazz got the better of the Orlando Magic Friday night in a back-and-forth game.

However, it wasn't enough to get the win. [Check out the SI.com team page here.](https://www.si.com/nba/team/orlando-magic) Follow The Magic Insider on [Magic](https://www.si.com/nba/magic/news/chicago-bulls-nikola-vucevic-would-love-to-return-to-orlando-magic) make or miss the play-in tournament, but it will also help the team grow as it ventures towards the second half of the season and beyond. [Magic](https://www.si.com/nba/magic/news/nba-trade-rumors-los-angeles-la-lakers-russell-westbrook-orlando-magic-swing-for-the-fences) and Jazz traded blow after blow. [Orlando Magic](https://www.si.com/nba/magic/news/nba-trade-rumors-zion-williamson-mo-bamba-unite-orlando-magic-new-orleans-pelicans-deal) (16-27) is disappointed after a tough 112-108 loss to the Utah Jazz (22-23) Friday night at Vivint Arena.

The Utah Jazz won their second straight game by downing the Orlando Magic thanks to clutch plays from Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen.

The Jazz’s three-point shooting screeched to a halt as missed all 10 of their second-quarter attempts. — KSL Sports (@kslsports) Walker Kessler added 13 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocks in the win. [January 14, 2023] [112-108](https://statsdmz.nba.com/pdfs/20230113/20230113_ORLUTA_book.pdf). [UTAH JAZZ](https://kslsports.com/category/jazz/)

The Utah Jazz managed to eke out a win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

After watching, a lot of the rebounds he got were uncontested and off misses without anyone from the other team around. After the game Clarkson said that he was just in the right spot at the right time for the most part, and he’s right. So it’s notable that they won the battle of the boards against the Orlando Magic on Friday, 60-40. He’s actually been doing this a lot more lately, recognizing when defenses are trying to run him off the 3-point line and taking advantage of mismatches. But even so, he finished the night with a game-high 28 points because he went 17-of-21 from the free-throw line. This one is amazing because of what happened just before the block.

With Mike Conley sitting out Friday night vs. Orlando, the Utah Jazz's other point guards — Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Collin Sexton, and Talen Horton-Tucker ...

They play so hard on the defensive end, I thought we put ourselves in a bad spot by not making the early pass vs. [veteran point guard Mike Conley](https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/12/31/mike-conley-utah-jazz-frustrated/) would be sitting out to rest on the opening end of a back-to-back. “The one we saw at the end, where [Paolo] Banchero — it looked like a football pick-six play where he just took off, because Lauri kind of hesitated in the post and then threw an overhead pass cross-court,” he added. I tried to do my best at getting the offense set early and getting us in a good rhythm where we can pass, cut, drive, kick, and so forth.” “I just don’t think we did a good enough job passing the ball early in the possession versus their shifts, and it got us in some tough spots where you get in the middle with Orlando’s length. [Jordan Clarkson](https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/01/12/why-would-jordan-clarkson-rebuff/), thrust into more of a play-making role with Conley shelved, had two assists against seven turnovers. “Passing late was the biggest issue,” Hardy said. and slowly work myself back into the game.” “It’s just necessary to simplify the offense a little more, because Mike can get guys organized into different looks you might want,” Alexander-Walker said. It’s been a minute, so I definitely had to pretty much just settle in,” he said. We had 24 [overall] and we had 11 in the fourth quarter, which is alarming considering the jerseys we were wearing tonight,” Hardy quipped. “I feel like we should know which guys are on our team and which guys aren’t when we wear the yellow.”

The Orlando Magic continue their road trip in Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz in a battle of two young teams and distinctly different styles.

This should all point to how critical Carter is to connecting the team on both ends and how effective he can be. The Utah Jazz are 14th in the league in 3-point percentage (36.2 percent) and fourth in makes per game (14.4 per game). The Magic have a 114.2 defensive rating with Carter on the floor. It is abundantly clear how much better the team is with him and his understanding both of how to connect the team offensively and be a backstop defensively. And whether the Magic are a team that could give the Jazz problems at a home site they have dominated in with a 13-7 home record. That also describes the Utah Jazz (13-7 at home, 8-16 on the road). Compare that to the road where the Jazz have splits of 114.2/116.6. That describes the Orlando Magic well (10-12 at Amway Center, 6-14 on the road). The Jazz have the fourth-best home offense in the league at 118.2 points per 100 possessions. The Utah Jazz are in the same boat. [Then against the Portland Trail Blazers](https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2023/01/11/orlando-magic-never-trail-in-close-win-against-portland-trail-blazers/), the Orlando Magic were scrambling like crazy to get stops at the 3-point line and held the Blazers to 6 for 35 shooting including three misses to tie the game on the final possession. They are also a young team that is getting a grip on who they are and what they can do.

Philadelphia will look to regroup on the road after suffering a home loss to the Thunder on Thursday night.

The Sixers will also have James Harden this time around to help spread the floor, making it even easier for Embiid to maneuver. The Sixers cannot let Markkanen and the Jazz do whatever they want in the same way they let Shai Gilgeous-Alexander run all over them last game. At 25-16, the Sixers are holding on to the fifth place spot in the Eastern Conference. The contest was an overall defensive failure for the hosts, a concerning trend to start on the cusp of a five-game road trip to the West Coast. Tyrese Maxey followed with 18 points and James Harden was out with injury at the time. As of Friday, Markkanen was shooting 7.1 3-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 41.1 from long range.

The 76ers start their five-game road trip in Utah taking on the Jazz on Saturday, January 14. The Sixers won the first game of the matchup, tune in...

Through Thursday’s games, the Jazz were fourth in the NBA in offensive rating (116.0) and the Sixers were fourth in defensive rating (110.2). The Sixers won, [105-98](https://www.nba.com/sixers/videos/joel-embiid-career-high-59-vs-utah-jazz-highlights-nov-13-2022). I haven’t seen guys score a lot of points, rebound – and then the blocked shots. The Sixers also ranked eighth in offensive rating (114.3). We’ve got Utah on Saturday, and a five-game stint on the West Coast, so we’ve got to take care of business out there.” Being on the road, playing five tough games, and trying to go out there and win as much as we can.” “I’ve seen guys score a lot of points. Obviously, we wanted to get this win to end the homestand, and go on the road and kind of keep it rolling. The injury report on Friday evening included Tobias Harris (questionable - left knee soreness) on the Sixers’ side. Offseason trade acquisition Lauri Markkanen scored a game-high 28 points with 12 rebounds and leads Utah in both categories this season. Utah defeated the The Philadelphia 76ers hold a 25-16 record halfway through the 2022-23 regular season.

Harris is averaging 16.3 points on 49.5% shooting along with 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 38 games.

Matisse Thybulle and Georges Niang (who played for the Jazz from 2017-21) are additional options to fill that role. Tucker?’](https://www.inquirer.com/sports/sixers-mailbag-nba-trade-deadline-fit-tucker-benched--20230113.html) [De’Anthony Melton](https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-deanthony-melton-reserve-sixth-man-20230111.html) would be a contender to start in a three-guard lineup. [Sixers](https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/) are listed on the most recent injury report. [Thursday’s home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder](https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-sixers-oklahoma-city-takeaways-embiid-20230113.html) but did not speak to reporters after the game. [James Harden might be more lauded in history than now, even as other NBA stars follow his example](https://www.inquirer.com/sports/james-harden-nba-scoring-double-standard-20230111.html)

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The team and owner Ryan Smith announced Saturday morning that the team's arena will return to its Delta Center roots beginning in the summer of 2023.

“I have so many amazing memories of the Delta Center as a kid, and I know that countless people throughout Utah and beyond had similar experiences creating core memories there, whether watching the Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games, the NBA Finals, concerts, or other incredible events,” Smith said. “Today we celebrate a new chapter in the longstanding history between Delta, the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake City community,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a press release. Vivint’s naming rights agreement originally was set to run through 2025 (a 10-year deal signed in Oct.

They'll soon be right again. The Utah Jazz announced Saturday that they have entered into a long-term naming rights deal with Delta Air Lines, the Atlanta-based ...

“I have so many amazing memories of the Delta Center as a kid, and I know that countless people throughout Utah and beyond had similar experiences creating core memories there,” Smith said in a statement. However, concurrently with the Delta arrangement, Vivint agreed to a new sponsorship agreement with the Smith Entertainment Group, the company that owns the Jazz and the arena. As for the deal with Delta, it came together after Smith and Bastian attended a game together in 2021. “Today we celebrate a new chapter in the long-standing history between Delta, the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake City community,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a statement. The team’s Delta club on the stadium’s lower level will also get a refresh. (In 2020, the “Smart Home” part of the arena name was dropped.) [had signed a lease extension](https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/01/06/salt-lake-city-delta-sign-major/) with Salt Lake City to keep the carrier’s hub in Utah through at least mid-2044, with an option for another 10 years beyond that. “Anything that was marketing related, branding, the naming of the other facility, we had to make the unfortunate decision to let it go. Under the renegotiated deal, which extends through the 2030 season, Vivint will retain the rights to its courtside suite, along with in-game promotions, advertising packages, and digital ads placed on the court during the team’s TV broadcasts. The arena first was called the Delta Center upon its opening in 1991. The arena will continue to be referred to as Vivint Arena until July 1, 2023, when the changeover will officially take place. Last week, The Tribune reported that Delta

This agreement is a homecoming for Delta, harkening back to the arena's original opening in 1991 when the airline held the naming rights as part of its ...

Starting in July 2023 as the Jazz kickoff the celebration of their 50th season, the rebrand to the Delta Center will begin to be visible throughout the arena, with the Delta Center logo shown prominently on the exterior of the building, the lower panels of the center hung scoreboard, all digital building signage, and as part of the Delta Sky360º Club. “Delta has been a strategic partner to the Salt Lake City International Airport for more than 60 years and we are proud to embark on another agreement that shows our commitment to Utah,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. To celebrate their partnership and the impending return of the Delta Center, Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Utah Jazz Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith will host a joint media event at 1 p.m. “Today we celebrate a new chapter in the longstanding history between Delta, the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake City community,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “We are excited to partner with Ed Bastian and the entire Delta team to not only bring back the arena’s original name, but also leverage the amazing work Delta is doing to provide incredible experiences for the people of our state and help show the world how amazing Utah is.” Within the long-term agreement, Delta will serve as the Official Airline of the Utah Jazz, adding to its current role as an Official Community Partner of the team.

The Utah Jazz announced they've entered into a long-term naming rights deal with Delta to restore the original name to the arena that opened in 1991.

"Today we celebrate a new chapter in the longstanding history between Delta, the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake City community," Bastian said in a statement. The Utah Jazz announced on Saturday that they've entered into a long-term naming rights deal with Delta to restore the original name to the arena that opened in 1991. The two sides finalized a contract last month that will keep Salt Lake City as a major Delta hub until at least mid-2044, with an option to extend the lease another 10 years. To them, it was — and has always been — the Delta Center. It was where many in the state fell in love with the Utah Jazz. The Delta Center was the arena Larry H.

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – The Delta Center is coming back to Utah. Starting this summer before the Jazz celebrate its 50th season in the NBA, ...

Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points while Walker Kessler flirted with a triple-double that included seven block shots as the Utah Jazz held off the Orlando ...

On Friday night, Sexton played the sixth-man role to perfection by scoring 18 points on 5-for-7 shooting and a +18 in the +/- column. Malik Beasley being inserted into the starting lineup is going to mean more pressure on Sexton to score at a high clip. Despite being a 56% free-throw shooter on the year, Kessler calmly sank both shots to give the Jazz a three-point lead. Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with seven, while Markkanen chipped in with five. Utah missing its veteran point guard Mike Conley because of a rest day definitely contributed to the carelessness. Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic with 26 points in a losing effort.

The Utah Jazz defeated the Orlando Magic on Friday night at Vivint Smart Arena while displaying roster depth and lineup versatility. Jazz coach Will Hardy ...

Jazz Nation is headed in the right direction and will do battle with the Sure, Banchero is a stud, but the Jazz have unleashed Markkanen, and now Kessler is coming into his own. The Magic are headed directly to the lottery to make their annual quest for the top pick in the NBA draft. And who is the leader of this team? Markkanen made his arrival to start the season, and now Kessler has turned the Jazz into a force to be reckoned with. The Jazz seem to have broken the recent downward spiral that resulted in quite a few losses.

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The Philadelphia 76ers look to rebound off of a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as they pay a visit to the Utah Jazz.

[Tobias Harris](https://www.si.com/search?query=Tobias+Harris) and [Shake Milton](https://www.si.com/search?query=shake+milton) struggled to find their rhythm on the court, with both players shooting below 40 percent. Lauri Markkanen led the Western side in the scoring with 28 points, with Colin Sexton putting up an impactful 18 points off the bench. [Philadelphia 76ers](http://si.com/nba/76ers), follow [@All76ersFN](https://twitter.com/All76ersFN) on Twitter! [Utah Jazz](http://si.com/nba/jazz), who come into Saturday night off of a close win over the [Orlando Magic](http://si.com/nba/magic). [Philadelphia 76ers](http://si.com/nba/76ers) ended their two-game win streak in a difficult 114-133 loss to the [Oklahoma City Thunder](http://si.com/nba/thunder), who Philadelphia took down on New Year's Eve. [Joel Embiid](https://www.si.com/search?query=Joel+Embiid) and [James Harden](https://www.si.com/search?query=James+Harden) tried to make up the deficit, combining for 54 points, but to no avail.

The Utah Jazz take another step in preparation for their hosting of All-Star Weekend with mid-game celebration former stars in tonight's Philadelphia 76er ...

Both Lauri and Collin thrive off of their presence and efficiency at the rim. At 7’0”, Lauri is the perfect guy to pull Embiid with his 3P stroke, handle, and abilities at the rim. PHI, and they’ll be honored on court during the 2nd quarter.— Andy Larsen (@andyblarsen) Philly begins a long, west coast road trip tonight and are in a position to advance or slide in the East standings. Truck Robinson, however, made an All-Star appearance on behalf of the New Orleans Jazz in 1978, Many probably remember Deron Williams representing the Jazz in two All-Star games of 2010 and 2011.

Starting in July 2023, the Delta Center arena naming rights go into play this summer as the Utah Jazz enter their 50th anniversary season.

Starting in July 2023 as the Jazz kickoff the celebration of their 50th season in the NBA, the rebrand to the Delta Center will begin to be visible throughout the arena, with the Delta Center logo shown prominently on the exterior of the building, the lower panels of the center hung scoreboard, all digital building signage, and as part of the Delta Sky360º Club. To celebrate their partnership and the impending return of the Delta Center, Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Utah Jazz Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith will host a joint media event at 1 p.m. “Today we celebrate a new chapter in the longstanding history between Delta, the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake City community,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “I have so many amazing memories of the Delta Center as a kid, and I know that countless people throughout Utah and beyond had similar experiences creating core memories there, whether watching the Olympics & Paralympic Winter Games, the NBA Finals, concerts, or other incredible events,” said Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and chairman of Smith Entertainment Group. Within the long-term agreement, Delta will serve as the Official Airline of the Utah Jazz, adding to its current role as an Official Community Partner of the team. SALT LAKE CITY – The Delta Center is coming back to Utah.

The Utah Jazz announced a name change to their home base Saturday morning: Vivint Arena will change its name back to the Delta Center at the start of the ...

Let’s get it back here. My husband passed away this year and we used to bring our kids here all the time together, so it’s great. "Let’s make it back.

Utah Jazz alums and ex-All-Star Game participants Deron Williams, Mehmet Okur, and Truck Robinson discuss their time with the franchise, their experiences ...

considering he could one day just tell his grandkids that he scored 40, and they wouldn’t know the difference. “They never called and said ‘You should be there.’ My [career 3-point] average was 40% or something like that.” That was probably the biggest difference, [it was] a lot more competitive.” It was a big thing trying to win. “This era, what they’re doing, the basketball they’re playing nowadays, it fits my game perfectly and it fits his game perfectly,” Okur said, indicating his former point guard. “It was …

Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson connected on some big three-pointers during the second half of Utah's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Even with Thursday’s loss, the 7ers have been one of the league’s best teams over the last month and a half. [@utahjazz]are back at Vivint Arena to battle the [@sixers]on the [@KSLSportsZone]and [https://t.co/4kU961UAvR]. Philly was led by Joel Embiid who scored 30 points on 10-17 shooting to go with 10 rebounds. — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) Clarkson caught fire from downtown midway through the fourth quarter. [January 15, 2023]