The visiting San Antonio Spurs took their revenge on the host Utah Jazz, beating them, 100 - 86, in a rematch of Wednesday's matchup. Kawhi Leonard continues to show an expanded role in the San Antonio (5 - 1) system, as he is now averaging 29 points per game on the year, up more than seven from the career high he set last season. Leonard was the unequivocal leader of the team in the blowout, posting team - highs in points (29), rebounds (11), and assists (four). After suffering a loss to Utah earlier in the week, the Spurs came out strong on the Jazz's home court, establishing a 10 - point lead by the end of the first quarter. Tough defense was the story for San Antonio, as the team held the Jazz to just 38 percent from the floor. The Jazz (3 - 3), meanwhile, saw stagnant offensive play for much of the game. Star Gordon Hayward and bench contributor Alec Burks remain sidelined by injury, while star Derrick Favors is still struggling following a knee injury that kept him out during the preseason. Favors could not get his shots to fall on Friday, hitting just 3 - of - 13 from the floor. Sophomore Rodney Hood, meanwhile, continued to see increased minutes in Hayward's absence, leading the team with 18 points. The Spurs will return to San Antonio to host the Kings on Saturday, while the Jazz will travel to New York on Sunday to play the Knicks.
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