Brooklyn Nets defeat Utah Jazz behind efficient Mikal Bridges game

On the night of Ben Simmons’ return from a 38-game absence, the Brooklyn Nets come out victorious against the Utah Jazz at the Barclays Center, winning 147-114 behind an efficient Mikal Bridges game.

The Brooklyn Nets had 8 players who scored in double figures tonight, led by Mikal Bridges who finished with 33 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists on 50% shooting. Cam Thomas helped out, finishing with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Thomas has provided an offensive this season, averaging 21 points on 2 made threes per game, which is over double what he produced last season. Lonnie Walker provided a spark off the bench, finishing with 19 points.

For the Jazz, it was a big night for Keyontae George as he finished with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. John Collins contributed 15 points with 7 rebounds, and it was a rough night for the 1x All-Star Lauri Markkanen, who finished with 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists on 33% shooting.

For the Nets, this victory puts them back in the 10th seed, although they are currently tied with the Atlanta Hawks record-wise with a record of 19-27. Although being 3-7 in their last 10 games, they are currently on a 2-game winning streak and will look to build off this victory on Wednesday night when they face off against the Phoenix Suns.

Meanwhile, for the Jazz, this loss drops them to 24-24 on the season, placing them at 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Jazz 6-4 over their last 10 games and will look to bounce back tomorrow night against the New York Knicks.