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Keyonte George drains clutch winner in final seconds to lift Jazz over Pistons

Keyonte George delivers game winner for Jazz over Pistons
Dec 26, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) in the last minute of the game at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Detroit Pistons have been the best team in the Eastern Conference all season long. The Utah Jazz, however, have struggled out West. But on the day after Christmas, Utah looked to deliver one last gift to their fans.

The Jazz took down the Pistons 131-129, snapping a four-game losing streak in the process. They won thanks to Keyonte George, who not only scored 31 points but also nailed a clutch floater in the lane with just 2.1 seconds left to secure the win.

Lauri Markkanen added 30 points, while Jusuf Nurkic contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds in a strong all-around performance for Utah. For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham scored 29 points and added a game-high 17 assists.

The key to Utah’s victory was hitting their free throws. The Jazz went 25-26 while the Pistons shot 15-23 from the charity stripe.

About the Author Published Dec 27, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1
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