After two weeks of NBA All-Star fan voting, Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has had a pretty solid turnout. According to a league announcement revealed first by fans, Markkanen currently ranks 16th in the Western Conference for total votes with 112,209, placing him 31st in the league for total votes.

For the first time in years, the Jazz beat a team at the top of an NBA conference. Was this a glimpse into the team's future?

Here’s a quick and easy rundown of the NBA action from December 30, 2025, highlighting the winners and losers from a busy night around the league. Several stars stepped up in big moments, with overtime drama,

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has put together a solid first season thus far, but he's also experienced a few "welcome to the NBA" moments.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Kevin Love (42) as the Utah Jazz host the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

In the past two games against the Pistons and Spurs, two of the top three teams in the NBA’s standings, George averaged 29.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and shot over 40% from deep in back-to-back wins.

Just before this season, LeBron James called the hot culture take tiring. No doubt those statements are often exaggerated. That’s why looking back at those takes makes it more interesting.

Jazz 127, Spurs 114: The NBA’s leading 30-point duo, Lauri Markkanen (29 pts) and Keyone George (28 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast), nearly hit that mark again while powering the Jazz to stop Wemby (32 pts, 7 reb, 5 blk), Keldon Johnson (27 pts, 10 reb) and the Spurs’ 8-game win streak. | Recap