Lauri Markkanen makes one last stellar All-Star Game audition

After putting in another big stat line in the Utah Jazz’s latest win, the star forward acknowledged he’s “hoping” to be selected as a reserve for the showcase game, while his teammates are “expecting” it.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) reacts after putting the Jazz up by 8 with 4:10 left in the game, in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Toronto Raptors, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.