Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler lead Jazz past Raptors

Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and rookie Walker Kessler had a big game on both ends of the floor as the Utah Jazz earned a 131-128 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night.

Kessler, who was invited to the NBA Rising Stars Game this week, finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocked shots.

Jordan Clarkson scored 23 points and Mike Conley contributed 19 poi