Utah Jazz Outpace San Antonio Spurs 119–109 in 2026–27 NBA Preseason Clash
The Utah Jazz secured a 119–109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on October 12, 2026, highlighted by balanced scoring and efficient shooting from Jazz players.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
In the 2026–27 NBA preseason game played on October 12, 2026, the Utah Jazz defeated the San Antonio Spurs 119–109. The Jazz demonstrated scoring depth with Darryn Peterson contributing 14 points, 5 assists, and 1 steal in 24 minutes, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting over 17 minutes. Utah’s offense was efficient, with Peterson hitting a three-pointer and making all three of his free throws.
On the Spurs side, Ja'Kobi Gillespie led all scorers with 25 points, including 4 three-pointers on 9-of-14 shooting, and added 3 assists and 3 steals in 24 minutes. Harrison Barnes also scored 19 points, making 3 of 8 shots from the field and an impressive 10 of 12 free throws.
A notable contrast in the game was the free throw production: while Barnes converted 10 free throws on 12 attempts, Utah’s top scorers combined for fewer attempts but maintained perfect accuracy, with Peterson making all 3 attempts and Jackson Jr. not attempting any free throws. This contrast highlights Utah’s balanced scoring and efficiency compared to San Antonio’s reliance on drawing fouls and free throws.
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