For the first time since Karl Malone, a Utah Jazz player scores 50 points in a regular-season game

Lauir Markkanen’s previous career high was 49 points in 2023.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) celebrates their 138-134 win over the Phoenix Suns, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 27 2025.

For the first time since Karl Malone, a Utah Jazz player scores 50 points in a regular-season game

Lauir Markkanen’s previous career high was 49 points in 2023.

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