Reuters

NBA roundup: Jazz rout star-less Nets

Donovan Mitchell contributed 27 factors, seven assists and 6 rebounds to information NBA-leading Utah previous the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 118-88 on Wednesday night time in Salt Lake Metropolis, giving the Jazz their first three-game successful streak in a month. An evening after main Brooklyn to a 116-112 win at Portland, James Harden did not play in opposition to Utah due to a sore neck. The Nets, who had gained 16 of 18, have been with out stars Kevin Durant (hamstring) and Kyrie Irving (household matter) but once more.