Overview
- With the score tied at 126 in the final minute, George hit a 22-footer and then sank two free throws with 6.8 seconds left to secure the win.
- Lauri Markkanen totaled 26 points and nine rebounds, while Kevin Love scored 20 with 13 in the third quarter to turn a deficit into a fourth-quarter lead.
- Ja Morant returned from a 10-game calf absence to post 21 points and 10 assists for Memphis, as Cam Spencer went 6-for-6 from three and Santi Aldama scored 22.
- George shot 12-of-20, went 5-of-9 from deep and 10-of-10 at the line, added eight assists, and navigated the closing minutes with five fouls, drawing praise from coach Will Hardy.
- Utah snapped a two-game skid to improve to 9-15 and now returns home to face Dallas on Dec. 15.