Jazz guard Keyonte George opens season with three straight strong scoring games
The gist
Jazz point guard Keyonte George averaged 21.7 points over his first three games, including 24 in a loss to the Lakers.
George's near triple-double and 12 turnovers in two games show his new role as Utah's offensive leader.
How it unfolded
- Oct 21, 2026In the Jazz's regular-season opener, George scored 22 points with five assists, three rebounds and a steal over 29 minutes in a 123-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
- Oct 23, 2026George posted 19 points and 10 assists as Utah beat the Pelicans 120-119 at home, with seven Jazz players scoring in double figures.
- Oct 25, 2026George had 24 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists in a 132-123 loss to the Lakers, one rebound short of his first career triple-double.