Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen named All-Star Game starter; 3-point contest participant
First-time All-Star is moved into the starting lineup of the Feb. 19 game in Salt Lake City, on account of three players being ruled out due to injury.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) is guarded by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23), in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Brooklyn Nets at Vivint Arena, on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
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