Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Explodes for 40 points

Markkanen posted 40 points (14-23 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 127-115 loss to Portland.

Though his back injury kept him out of Monday's game, Markkanen showed no ill effects during his 33 minutes of court time. The 40-point output marked Markkanen's third-best scoring total of the season. Despite recently missing time with injuries, Markkanen is enjoying an excellent March, averaging 29.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.3 treys and 2.3 assists over seven games.