Keyonte George’s standout performance helped the Utah Jazz (1-6) earn their first victory of the season, defeating the Chicago Bulls (3-4) 135-126 on Monday night. George posted a career-high 33 points and dished out nine assists, powering the Jazz to a season-best offensive showing.
Utah, which entered the game as the NBA’s lowest-scoring team, found its rhythm, shooting 53.9% from the field and connecting on 16 of 35 three-point attempts. John Collins provided strong support, scoring 28 points and securing 13 rebounds, while Collin Sexton added 24 points to bolster the Jazz’s offense.
