The Utah Jazz have struggled to find victories early in the 2026-27 NBA season, but rookie guard Darryn Peterson continues to provide encouraging signs for the franchise’s future.
The Jazz suffered their 11th straight loss Friday night, falling 125-118 to the Houston Rockets in an Emirates NBA Cup matchup at Toyota Center.
Despite the loss, Peterson delivered the best scoring performance of his young NBA career, finishing with 28 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block.
The 19-year-old shot 9-of-20 from the field, including four three-pointers, while converting six of seven free throws.
Following the performance, the NBA took to its official X account, formerly Twitter, to recognize Peterson’s impressive milestone alongside the former Jazz star.
