Lauri Markkanen hits first-quarter buzzer-beater from deep

Utah's 47-point first quarter sets a league season high.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Lauri Markkanen beats the Q1 buzzer from deep 🎯 A TOUGH contested 3! Utah dropped 47 points in Q1, the most by any tea Via @NBA on X

What happened: Lauri Markkanen knocked down a contested three-pointer at the first-quarter horn to finish off a 47-point opening period for Utah. The perimeter conversion followed an earlier driving dunk by Markkanen during Utah's 8-2 start.

Why it matters: Utah's 47-point frame marks the highest single-quarter scoring output by any NBA team in the 2026-27 regular season. The offensive surge comes as Utah looks to move above .500 after entering Sunday's contest with a 1-1 record.

By the numbers: 47 first-quarter points by Utah (2026-27 NBA single-quarter high); 1-1 regular-season record for Utah entering Sunday; 2 points and 1 rebound for Markkanen during the opening 8-2 run prior to his buzzer-beating three.

What to watch: Utah carries its first-quarter scoring pace into the second period as Sunday's regular-season matchup continues.

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@NBA 2026-10-25T21:51:39.353583+00:00

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