Markkanen returns, but Jazz lose to Rockets 125-105

HOUSTON (AP) -  Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points and nine rebounds and Amen Thompson scored 20 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 125-105 on Monday night. Smith hit his first five shots and matched a career-high with 14 points in the first quarter. He converted 12 of 17 shots overall and made six 3-pointers. Lauri Markkanen returned from [...]