Utah Jazz players Collin Sexton (2) and Simone Fontecchio (16) defend Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) as the teams play at the Delta Center on Jan. 3, 2024.
Utah Jazz players Collin Sexton (2) and Simone Fontecchio (16) defend Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) as the teams play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Sarah Todd
By Sarah Todd
Sarah Todd covers the NBA and Utah Jazz for the Deseret News.

The Utah Jazz beat the lowly Detroit Pistons 154-148 Wednesday night at home and improved to 16-19 on the season.

Here’s a look inside the numbers from the Jazz’s victory:

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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) falls on Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and then falls to the floor as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) and Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) defend Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks over Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) tries to catch up with Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) and Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) talk before the game between the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) drives past Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) towards the hoop as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) defends Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) questions referee Ed Malloy (14) after seeing a replay of a foul call as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) is fouled by Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy yells out instructions as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) celebrates the win with Jazz Owner Ryan Smith as the Utah Jazz defeat the Detroit Pistons in overtime at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and former Jazzman Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) talk after the game as they Utah Jazz defeat the Detroit Pistons at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) claps his hands at a time out as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) snags a rebound as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) work to defend Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) shoots over Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) tries to pass away from the defense of Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) high-fives teammate Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) points skyward after dropping in a 3-point shot as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) battles Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) as he drives toward the hoop as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) pushes up a shot over Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) drives on Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) is picked up by teammates after sinking a 3-point shot sending the game into overtime as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) shoots over Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) looks up toward the referee after chasing down a lose ball as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) works to get off a shot with Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) defending as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) ducks around and behind Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) for a shot as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) shoots a 3-pointer over Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) works to defend Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) swings on the rim after dunking the ball on a breakaway as the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jazz won 154-148. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Best performance: Jordan Clarkson hit huge shots in regulation and overtime, shot 11 of 20 overall, 4 of 5 from deep, 10 of 11 from the charity stripe and finished with a team-high 36 points.

Worst performance: No. 5 overall pick Ausar Thompson isn’t having the most illustrious rookie season, and he struggled to make an impact against the Jazz, going 1 of 4 and scoring just two points.

36 and 27: Former Jazzmen Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks were red hot for the Pistons on Wednesday, finishing with 36 and 27 points, respectively. Both were especially lethal from deep, with Bogdanovic going 8 of 15 from distance before fouling out with 23.7 seconds left in overtime and Burks going 5 of 9 from 3-point range including hitting the game-tying 3 at the end of regulation.

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50%: The shotmaking overall was incredibly impressive from both teams. The Jazz finished the night shooting 50% from deep and the Pistons shot 46.3% from beyond the arc.

11: The Jazz committed just 11 turnovers in regulation and overtime combined for one of their better performances when it comes to taking care of the ball. Detroit turned those 11 miscues into 15 points.

Best of the best: Just two days after breaking the Jazz’s triple-double drought, Clarkson made sure that people still know he can be a leading scorer.

Worst of the worst: The one thing that the players should know about Thompson is that he is not a shooter, which is why it was especially bad that John Collins bit on a 3-point pump fake from Thompson that led to his only scoring basket.

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