Former Bulls player Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 points, and Ochai Agbaji had 19.
Trailing 99-92, the Bulls went on an 11-2 run - led by two 3-pointers by Patrick Williams and a layup by 6-foot guard Coby White over the 7-foot Markkanen with 7:32 left.
The Bulls' rally stunted much of the momentum Utah built during a 40-point third quarter that featured Markkanen dunking over Vucevic.Jazz: Markkanen's breakout season sparked speculation as to why he couldn't blossom quicker during his four seasons with the Bulls. "Everyone has their own growth period," said Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who coached Markkanen during his last season in Chicago before he was dealt to Cleveland as part of a three-team trade.
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