Lauri Markkanen vs Tari Eason
★ 1st optionOut · Returns: 2027-01-04
Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) vs. Tari Eason (Houston Rockets). In 2026-27, Markkanen averages 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists, and Eason averages 9.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. They meet on Friday, November 13 at 8:30 PM ET, hosted by the Rockets.
Per-game stats (2026-27)
| 8 | GP | 12 |
| 30.9 | Min | 23.6 |
| 18.0 | Pts | 9.3 |
| 6.8 | Reb | 5.8 |
| 2.0 | Ast | 1.3 |
| 0.6 | Stl | 1.1 |
| 0.6 | Blk | 1.2 |
| 3.6 | 3PM | 0.8 |
| 38.9 | FG % | 40.6 |
| 39.7 | 3P % | 23.3 |
| 84.4 | FT % | 94.1 |
| 56.7 | TS % | 49.3 |
| 22.7 | USG % | 18.5 |
On-court role
Lauri Markkanen
2026-27: 8 games, 8 starts, 30.9 min per game
Center 50 % · Power Forward 44 % · Small Forward 6 %
Tari Eason
2026-27: 12 games, 1 starts, 23.6 min per game
Small Forward 81 % · Shooting Guard 12 % · Power Forward 7 %
Head-to-head
Possessions in which one guarded the other (all saved seasons) and what the offensive player scored.
- With Markkanen guarding him, Eason scored 0 points (0/5 FG) in 21 possessions.
- With Eason guarding him, Markkanen scored 2 points (1/1 FG) in 12 possessions.