Player Spltlight- Lauri Markkanen

Since his arrival in Utah, Lauri Markkanen has been a new man. In eight games this season, the former 7th overall pick in the 2017 is averaging 22.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists on .507/.315/.839 splits, resembling the player seen on the Finnish national team and Bulls fans always longed to see.
Who Got It Done

| Player | Pts | Rb | Ast | |
| Paul George LAC vs. HOU | 35 | 9 | 8 | 5-10 3-pt |
| Lauri Markkanen UTA vs. MEM | 31 | 11 | 2 | 4 blk |
| Kevin Durant BRK vs. IND | 36 | 9 | 7 | |
| K. Porziņģis WAS vs. PHI | 32 | 9 | 3 | 2 stl |
| Ja Morant MEM @ UTA | 37 | 5 | 4 | 12-15 ft |
| Pascal Siakam TOR vs. ATL | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13-16 ft |
| Kyrie Irving BRK vs. IND | 28 | 6 | 6 | 4 stl |
| James Harden PHI @ WAS | 23 | 7 | 17 | 2 stl |
| Jrue Holiday MIL vs. DET | 25 | 7 | 10 | |
| Chris Duarte IND @ BRK | 30 | 3 | 1 | 5-10 3-pt |
10/31/2022
POINTS
| 1. | Ja Morant MEM | 37 |
| 2. | Kevin Durant BKN | 36 |
| 3. | Paul George LAC | 35 |
| 4. | Kristaps Porzingis WAS | 32 |
| 5. | Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL | 31 |
REBOUNDS
| 1. | Domantas Sabonis SAC | 16 |
| 2. | John Collins ATL | 12 |
| 2. | Bobby Portis MIL | 12 |
| 2. | Pascal Siakam TOR | 12 |
| 2. | Ivica Zubac LAC | 12 |
ASSISTS
| 1. | James Harden PHI | 17 |
| 2. | Jrue Holiday MIL | 10 |
| 2. | Trae Young ATL | 10 |
| 4. | Dejounte Murray ATL | 9 |
| 5. | Scottie Barnes TOR | 8 |
BLOCKS
| 1. | Nic Claxton BKN | 4 |
| 1. | Lauri Markkanen UTA | 4 |
| 1. | Ivica Zubac LAC | 4 |
| 4. | Christian Koloko TOR | 3 |
| 5. | Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL | 2 |
STEALS
| 1. | O.G. Anunoby TOR | 6 |
| 1. | Paul George LAC | 6 |
| 1. | Dennis Smith Jr. CHA | 6 |
| 4. | Tobias Harris PHI | 4 |
| 4. | Kyrie Irving BKN | 4 |
TURNOVERS
| 1. | Trae Young ATL | 10 |
| 2. | Tyrese Haliburton IND | 7 |
| 3. | Cade Cunningham DET | 5 |
| 3. | Tyus Jones MEM | 5 |
| 3. | Davion Mitchell SAC | 5 |
THREE POINTERS MADE
| 1. | Scottie Barnes TOR | 5 |
| 1. | Mike Conley UTA | 5 |
| 1. | Chris Duarte IND | 5 |
| 1. | Paul George LAC | 5 |
| 1. | Jrue Holiday MIL | 5 |
FREE THROWS MADE
| 1. | Pascal Siakam TOR | 13 |
| 2. | Ja Morant MEM | 12 |
| 3. | Kristaps Porzingis WAS | 9 |
| 4. | Harrison Barnes SAC | 8 |
| 4. | Kevin Durant BKN | 8 |
Yesterday’s Scores
| PTS | K. Durant-BRK | 36 |
| TRB | 2 tied | 9 |
Box Score | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart
| Sacramento | 115 | F |
| Charlotte | 108 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 24 | 28 | 37 | 26 |
| Charlotte | 34 | 33 | 18 | 23 |
| PTS | P. Washington-CHO | 28 |
| TRB | D. Sabonis-SAC | 16 |
Box Score | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 23 | 29 | 24 | 17 |
| LA Clippers | 30 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Box Score | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart
| PTS | G. Antetokounmpo-MIL | 31 |
| TRB | B. Portis-MIL | 12 |
Box Score | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart
| PTS | P. Siakam-TOR | 31 |
| TRB | 2 tied | 12 |
Box Score | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart
| PTS | J. Morant-MEM | 37 |
| TRB | L. Markkanen-UTA | 11 |
Box Score | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart
| Philadelphia | 118 | F |
| Washington | 111 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 30 | 22 | 34 | 32 |
| Washington | 28 | 24 | 21 | 38 |
Box Score | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart
| PTS | K. Porziņģis-WAS | 32 |
| TRB | K. Porziņģis-WAS | 9 |
Today’s On-Court Docket
All times EST
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 4 Games
| MATCHUP | TIME | TV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | @ Brooklyn | 6:30 PM | TNT | |
| Golden State | @ Miami | 6:30 PM | ||
| Orlando | @ Oklahoma City | 7:00 PM | ||
| Minnesota | @ Phoenix | 9:00 PM | TNT |
Conference Standings
* Playoff teams
| Eastern Conference | W | L | W/L% | GB | PS/G | PA/G | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks (1) | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | — | 112.8 | 103.8 | 6.34 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers (2) | 5 | 1 | .833 | 1.0 | 117.7 | 105.7 | 14.18 |
| Boston Celtics (3) | 4 | 2 | .667 | 2.0 | 116.7 | 114.5 | 5.04 |
| Atlanta Hawks (4) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | 116.0 | 116.9 | -3.16 |
| Toronto Raptors (4) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | 109.7 | 106.6 | 5.18 |
| Philadelphia 76ers (6) | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.0 | 110.4 | 108.1 | 4.75 |
| New York Knicks (6) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3.0 | 117.8 | 115.7 | 3.25 |
| Washington Wizards (8) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | 109.3 | 111.4 | -0.79 |
| Chicago Bulls (8) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | 112.7 | 113.1 | 2.24 |
| Charlotte Hornets (8) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | 117.0 | 115.7 | 0.86 |
| Indiana Pacers (11) | 3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 | 117.6 | 119.9 | -3.62 |
| Brooklyn Nets (12) | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | 113.9 | 120.3 | -3.68 |
| Miami Heat (12) | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | 108.0 | 110.6 | -1.30 |
| Detroit Pistons (14) | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 | 111.8 | 120.1 | -9.47 |
| Orlando Magic (15) | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | 105.6 | 110.3 | -1.85 |
| Western Conference | W | L | W/L% | GB | PS/G | PA/G | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers (1) | 5 | 1 | .833 | — | 115.3 | 110.5 | 2.14 |
| Phoenix Suns (1) | 5 | 1 | .833 | — | 118.7 | 106.3 | 12.34 |
| Utah Jazz (3) | 6 | 2 | .750 | — | 117.5 | 113.6 | 0.91 |
| San Antonio Spurs (4) | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.5 | 118.0 | 118.6 | 0.43 |
| New Orleans Pelicans (5) | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 | 118.5 | 111.3 | 9.25 |
| Memphis Grizzlies (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 118.1 | 121.4 | -3.59 |
| Denver Nuggets (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 114.1 | 117.0 | -5.67 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 115.1 | 113.1 | 0.92 |
| Dallas Mavericks (9) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | 117.8 | 110.5 | 9.33 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder (9) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | 112.3 | 111.3 | -0.51 |
| Los Angeles Clippers (11) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | 99.9 | 107.0 | -7.28 |
| Golden State Warriors (11) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | 118.7 | 122.0 | -5.73 |
| Sacramento Kings (13) | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.0 | 114.3 | 117.0 | -5.15 |
| Los Angeles Lakers (14) | 1 | 5 | .167 | 4.0 | 105.3 | 110.5 | -8.72 |
| Houston Rockets (15) | 1 | 7 | .125 | 5.0 | 107.8 | 116.5 | -7.67 |
| Western Conference | W | L | W/L% | GB | PS/G | PA/G | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers (1) | 5 | 1 | .833 | — | 115.3 | 110.5 | 2.14 |
| Phoenix Suns (1) | 5 | 1 | .833 | — | 118.7 | 106.3 | 12.34 |
| Utah Jazz (3) | 6 | 2 | .750 | — | 117.5 | 113.6 | 0.91 |
| San Antonio Spurs (4) | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.5 | 118.0 | 118.6 | 0.43 |
| New Orleans Pelicans (5) | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 | 118.5 | 111.3 | 9.25 |
| Memphis Grizzlies (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 118.1 | 121.4 | -3.59 |
| Denver Nuggets (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 114.1 | 117.0 | -5.67 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 115.1 | 113.1 | 0.92 |
| Dallas Mavericks (9) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | 117.8 | 110.5 | 9.33 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder (9) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | 112.3 | 111.3 | -0.51 |
| Los Angeles Clippers (11) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | 99.9 | 107.0 | -7.28 |
| Golden State Warriors (11) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | 118.7 | 122.0 | -5.73 |
| Sacramento Kings (13) | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.0 | 114.3 | 117.0 | -5.15 |
| Los Angeles Lakers (14) | 1 | 5 | .167 | 4.0 | 105.3 | 110.5 | -8.72 |
| Houston Rockets (15) | 1 | 7 | .125 | 5.0 | 107.8 | 116.5 | -7.67 |
Division Standings
* Playoff teams
| Eastern Conference | W | L | W/L% | GB | PS/G | PA/G | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division | |||||||
| Boston Celtics (3) | 4 | 2 | .667 | — | 116.7 | 114.5 | 5.04 |
| Toronto Raptors (4) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | 109.7 | 106.6 | 5.18 |
| Philadelphia 76ers (6) | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.0 | 110.4 | 108.1 | 4.75 |
| New York Knicks (6) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.0 | 117.8 | 115.7 | 3.25 |
| Brooklyn Nets (12) | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.5 | 113.9 | 120.3 | -3.68 |
| Central Division | |||||||
| Milwaukee Bucks (1) | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | — | 112.8 | 103.8 | 6.34 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers (2) | 5 | 1 | .833 | 1.0 | 117.7 | 105.7 | 14.18 |
| Chicago Bulls (8) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | 112.7 | 113.1 | 2.24 |
| Indiana Pacers (11) | 3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 | 117.6 | 119.9 | -3.62 |
| Detroit Pistons (14) | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 | 111.8 | 120.1 | -9.47 |
| Southeast Division | |||||||
| Atlanta Hawks (4) | 4 | 3 | .571 | — | 116.0 | 116.9 | -3.16 |
| Charlotte Hornets (8) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.0 | 117.0 | 115.7 | 0.86 |
| Washington Wizards (8) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.0 | 109.3 | 111.4 | -0.79 |
| Miami Heat (12) | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.0 | 108.0 | 110.6 | -1.30 |
| Orlando Magic (15) | 1 | 6 | .143 | 3.0 | 105.6 | 110.3 | -1.85 |
| Western Conference | W | L | W/L% | GB | PS/G | PA/G | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Division | |||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers (1) | 5 | 1 | .833 | — | 115.3 | 110.5 | 2.14 |
| Utah Jazz (3) | 6 | 2 | .750 | — | 117.5 | 113.6 | 0.91 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 115.1 | 113.1 | 0.92 |
| Denver Nuggets (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | 114.1 | 117.0 | -5.67 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder (9) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | 112.3 | 111.3 | -0.51 |
| Pacific Division | |||||||
| Phoenix Suns (1) | 5 | 1 | .833 | — | 118.7 | 106.3 | 12.34 |
| Golden State Warriors (11) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | 118.7 | 122.0 | -5.73 |
| Los Angeles Clippers (11) | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | 99.9 | 107.0 | -7.28 |
| Sacramento Kings (13) | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.0 | 114.3 | 117.0 | -5.15 |
| Los Angeles Lakers (14) | 1 | 5 | .167 | 4.0 | 105.3 | 110.5 | -8.72 |
| Southwest Division | |||||||
| San Antonio Spurs (4) | 5 | 2 | .714 | — | 118.0 | 118.6 | 0.43 |
| New Orleans Pelicans (5) | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | 118.5 | 111.3 | 9.25 |
| Memphis Grizzlies (6) | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 | 118.1 | 121.4 | -3.59 |
| Dallas Mavericks (9) | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | 117.8 | 110.5 | 9.33 |
| Houston Rockets (15) | 1 | 7 | .125 | 4.5 | 107.8 | 116.5 | -7.67 |
Association Statistical Leaders
*as of games played 10.31.2022
POINTS PER GAME
| 1. | Luka DoncicDAL | 36.7 |
| 2. | Giannis AntetokounmpoMIL | 33.8 |
| 3. | Ja MorantMEM | 33.3 |
| 4. | Kevin DurantBKN | 32.6 |
| 5. | Donovan MitchellCLE | 32.2 |
REBOUNDS PER GAME
| 1. | Rudy GobertMIN | 14.7 |
| 2. | Giannis AntetokounmpoMIL | 12.8 |
| 3. | Jusuf NurkicPOR | 12.2 |
| 4. | Nikola VucevicCHI | 11.9 |
| 4. | Ivica ZubacLAC | 11.9 |
ASSISTS PER GAME
| 1. | Chris PaulPHX | 10.8 |
| 2. | James HardenPHI | 10.0 |
| 3. | Trae YoungATL | 9.7 |
| 4. | Tyrese HaliburtonIND | 9.4 |
| 5. | Luka DoncicDAL | 8.7 |
BLOCKS PER GAME
| 1. | Brook LopezMIL | 3.3 |
| 2. | Ivica ZubacLAC | 2.9 |
| 3. | Mitchell RobinsonNYK | 2.5 |
| 4. | Bol BolORL | 2.4 |
| 5. | Nic ClaxtonBKN | 2.3 |
STEALS PER GAME
| 1. | O.G. AnunobyTOR | 2.6 |
| 2. | Fred VanVleetTOR | 2.5 |
| 3. | Anthony DavisLAL | 2.4 |
| 3. | Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC | 2.4 |
| 5. | Dennis Smith Jr.CHA | 2.3 |
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
| 1. | Onyeka Okongwu ATL | 72.5 |
| 2. | Nic Claxton BKN | 67.9 |
| 3. | Jakob Poeltl SAS | 66.1 |
| 4. | Brandon Clarke MEM | 65.9 |
| 5. | Bol Bol ORL | 65.3 |
THREE POINTERS MADE
| 1. | Stephen Curry GSW | 34 |
| 2. | Buddy Hield IND | 32 |
| 3. | Bojan Bogdanovic DET | 30 |
| 4. | Keldon Johnson SAS | 27 |
| 5. | Desmond Bane MEM | 25 |
THREE POINT PERCENTAGE
| 1. | Grant Williams BOS | 66.7 |
| 2. | Dean Wade CLE | 62.5 |
| 3. | Jalen McDaniels CHA | 60.9 |
| 4. | Jake LaRavia MEM | 60.0 |
| 5. | Kelly OlynyknUTA | 57.1 |
