The Utah Jazz couldn't get back to their winning ways against the Charlotte Hornets in their first matchup against familiar face Collin Sexton, dropping the ball in demoralizing fashion, losing 103-126,

Lauri Markkanen led the way for Utah in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 29 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Keyonte George recorded 25 points and seven assists.

Andy Larsen: Isaiah Collier has joined the Jazz and will be available in tonight’s game, Jazz say.

The Celtics’ win streak was halted at three by the Rockets on Saturday, as Boston looked a step slow on the back end of a back-to-back (and their fifth game in five nights) at TD Garden. With a day of rest Sunday, the Celtics will look to get back to winning ways as they host the Jazz on Monday.

Collin Sexton's energy and competitiveness are missed by the Jazz after trade. Jazz coach Will Hardy praised Sexton's unique contributions despite team's loss to Hornets. Keyonte George reflects on Sexton's influence and emphasizes need for team sacrifice.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- — Miles Bridges scored 29 points, Kon Knueppel added a career-high 24 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Utah Jazz 126-103 on Sunday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

24 hours after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Charlotte Hornets have the chance to get off the mat against a young and hungry Utah Jazz squad. Charlotte is likely to line up without starting point guard LaMelo Ball tonight, making a difficult task of ending their three-game skid all the more daunting.

Hardy, a former Celtics assistant, said Ainge, Boston's former assistant general manager, has brought a unique perspective after viewing the Jazz through an outsider’s prism.