The Utah Jazz are taking on their first of their In-Season Tournament contests on Tuesday night.
As the Jazz have had an up-and-down start to their season, things have been clicking early for the Suns, who sit second in the Western Conference and just a half-game back from the top seed. For Utah to walk out with their first win at home, this team must ensure both sides of the ball look up to par.
For a young core like the Jazz, it's far from a surprise to see where those numbers are. Having seven players at 23 years old are younger getting minutes in the rotation, this team is bound to make mistakes across a season focused around development. Still, giving up so many possessions won't lead to many wins in the left column.
Markkanen has yet to start this season as effective on the offensive end, as he's only averaging 16.7 points on 36.4% shooting from the field, but a higher-stakes game against one of the better teams in the Western Conference presents a perfect opportunity to get his third year in Salt Lake City back on track in the box score.
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