Keyonte George’s Buzzer-Beater Caps Markkanen’s 47-Points as Utah Jazz Triumph Over Bulls in Double OT Thriller

Key Takeaways:

• The Utah Jazz defeated the Chicago Bulls 150-147 after a double-overtime
• Lauri Markkanen set the pace for the Jazz with 47 points, while Keyonte George added 32 and hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 2 seconds remaining in second overtime
• The contest featured the NBA’s highest point total of the season and extended the Bulls’ losing streak to five games

Decisive Moments in Salt Lake City

Utah Jazz emerged triumphant in an offence-heavy match-up against the Chicago Bulls, prevailing 150-147 on Sunday night in what became the NBA’s most prolific scoring game this season. The thrilling encounter spanned two overtimes, with Keyonte George delivering the clinching 3-point basket with just 2 seconds left in the second extra period.

George concluded the night with 32 points, including six crucial points during the second overtime. Supporting him, Lauri Markkanen produced a sensational 47-point performance. Isaiah Collier and Brice Sensabaugh each chipped in with 16 points, while Kevin Love and Svi Mykhaiuluk both notched 10 points apiece, as Utah posted their second win in three outings following a spell of six defeats in seven games.

150 and a couple OTs for a wild Sunday night 🫨#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/O77CCBdR3j

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 17, 2025

Chicago’s Standouts and Narrow Escape

Coby White paced the Bulls with 27 points. Josh Giddey contributed a triple-double composed of 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists. Nikola Vučević added 21 points, with Matas Buzelis and Ayo Dosunmu both registering 18, and Julian Phillips rounding out Chicago’s double-digit scorers with 10 points. However, the Bulls slid to their fifth straight loss as they fell just short in this high-scoring contest.

As the first overtime drew to a close, Coby White’s layup with 0.2 seconds remaining evened the score at 136, forcing a second period of overtime. White later made two free throws with 8.4 seconds left in the second overtime to tie the game once more at 147 apiece. It was George, though, who rose to the occasion, sinking a decisive three-pointer to put Utah ahead, before Vučević’s attempt to level the score at the buzzer narrowly missed.

Game Flow and Statistical Breakdown

Utah found themselves trailing by seven early in the fourth quarter but engineered an 8-0 spurt to seize a 102-101 advantage on Sensabaugh’s 3-pointer at 9:23. Collier quickly followed up to make it a three-point lead within half a minute. Jalen Smith answered for Chicago with a three-pointer of his own, knotting the score with 8:41 remaining. The remainder of regulation saw frequent exchanges of the lead and seven ties, including Markkanen’s late free throw to knot the contest at 127 with 19 seconds left.

Markkanen’s 13-point third quarter helped Utah chip away at a nine-point halftime deficit, closing the gap to 98-94 as the teams headed into the final period. Chicago, led by Giddey’s and White’s 12 points each in the first half, held a 70-61 advantage at the break. Markkanen registered 18 points prior to half-time to boost the Jazz’s offence.

Looking Ahead

The Chicago Bulls will attempt to arrest their ongoing slide when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are set for an away fixture against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.