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The Utah Jazz didn’t just close out their home schedule. They gave their fans something that felt almost impossible to process in real time. On a night that could have easily slipped by as another late-season game, Utah turned it into a full-blown showcase of chaos, chemistry, and creativity.

Every time you glanced at the box score, something new jumped out. Another double-double. Another player hitting double figures. Another stat that made you stop and double-check it. By the end of the night, what the Jazz had done against the Memphis Grizzlies wasn’t just impressive. It was something the league had literally never seen before.

According to OptaSTATS, Utah became the first team in NBA history to record all of this in a single game:

• 7 players with 10+ points

• 5 players with a double-double

• 4 players with 10+ rebounds

• 3 players with 10+ assists

• 2 players with a triple-double

It reads more like a video game stat line than something that actually happened on an NBA floor.

A night where everyone had a moment

This wasn’t about one player taking over. It was about everyone finding a way to matter. Bez Mbeng and John Konchar led the charge with triple-doubles, something rare enough on its own. Seeing two teammates do it in the same game made it feel surreal. Mbeng poured in 27 points to go with 11 rebounds and 11 assists, playing with a confidence that stood out from the opening tip. Konchar followed with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, adding steals, blocks, and constant activity that never really showed up fully in the box score.

Then there was Oscar Tshiebwe, who completely owned the glass with 22 rebounds, turning missed shots into second chances all night. Ace Bailey and Kennedy Chandler each added double-doubles of their own, continuing the theme of balance that defined the entire game.

Seven players scored in double figures. Five finished with double-doubles. It felt like every rotation player had a stretch where the game ran through them.

You almost never see something like this

Yes, the circumstances were unusual. Both teams were short-handed. Rotations were tight. The game opened up in ways it normally doesn’t.

But even with all of that, this still doesn’t happen. The NBA has seen decades of high-scoring games, stat-padding nights, and triple-double performances. Even so, no team had ever put together this exact combination of production across the board. Not once.

That is what makes this night stick. It wasn’t just big numbers. It was the way those numbers were spread out, layered on top of each other until the entire stat sheet looked unreal.

Maybe this is what Utah is building

For a team still figuring out its long-term identity, this felt like a glimpse into a different kind of future. Not one built around a single dominant star, but one where the impact comes from everywhere. Players stepping into bigger roles. Bench pieces are making real contributions. Everyone is staying involved.

On this night, it worked to perfection. And even if it never looks exactly like this again, the Utah Jazz gave their fans something rare. A game that didn’t just end with a win, but with history.

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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The postseason stakes are already locked in, but Saturday afternoon’s matchup at the Delta Center still carries plenty of weight as the Carolina Hurricanes visit the newly playoff-bound Utah Mammoth for a 3:00 p.m. MT puck drop.

Broadcast coverage will be available on Utah16 and Mammoth+, with radio coverage across the Mammoth App, NHL App, NHL.com, KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM/1280 AM), and the KSL Sports App.

Utah enters the contest at 42-30-6, riding a five-game winning streak and sitting 7-3-0 over its last 10 games. The momentum has carried the club into franchise history, as the Mammoth officially clinched their first-ever playoff berth on Thursday night. They currently occupy the first Western Conference wild card position with 90 points, holding a five-point cushion over the Los Angeles Kings in the second wild card spot.

Their most recent outing was a convincing 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, powered by goals from Kailer Yamamoto, Nick Schmaltz (power-play), Lawson Crouse, and Dylan Guenther. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka was steady once again, turning aside 29 of 30 shots faced.

Offensively, Utah has leaned heavily on Dylan Guenther, who leads the team with 39 goals and ranks third in scoring with 71 points. Captain Clayton Keller remains the engine of the attack, pacing the team with 57 assists and 83 points. Nick Schmaltz has been equally impactful, contributing 31 goals and 72 points, while Mikhail Sergachev continues to drive play from the blue line with a team-leading 47 assists among defensemen.

Between the pipes, Vejmelka has delivered a workhorse season, appearing in 61 games with a 37-19-3 record, a 2.71 goals-against average, and a .898 save percentage. Backup Vítek Vaněček has appeared in 20 games, posting a 5-11-3 record, a 2.87 goals-against average, and a .886 save percentage.

Looking ahead, Utah will travel to face the Calgary Flames on Sunday in the second half of a back-to-back before returning home for its final two games of the regular season.

On the other side, Carolina arrives at 51-22-6, also 7-3-0 in its last 10, and riding a two-game winning streak with victories in four of its last five. The Hurricanes have already secured both a playoff berth and the Metropolitan Division title, marking their fourth division crown in six seasons.

Their most recent performance was a dominant 7-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, highlighted by multi-goal efforts from Logan Stankoven and Mark Jankowski. Sean Walker, K’Andre Miller, and Taylor Hall also found the net, while Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 25 shots.

Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 32 goals, while Sebastian Aho remains the primary playmaker with 53 assists and 79 points. Andrei Svechnikov has added 30 goals and 69 points, and Nikolaj Ehlers has contributed 42 assists in a strong supporting role.

In net, the Hurricanes have leaned on a tandem of Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen. Bussi has quietly put together a strong 30-6-1 record with a 2.52 goals-against average and .892 save percentage. Andersen, meanwhile, sits at 15-14-5 with a 3.11 goals-against average and .871 save percentage.

Saturday’s game marks the second stop on Carolina’s four-game season-closing road trip, which will continue against the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders next week.

From a numbers standpoint, both teams bring elite resumes into the matchup. Schmaltz’s nine game-winning goals are tied for third-most in the NHL, while Keller is tied for second in overtime goals with four. Jarvis’ four shorthanded goals also rank among the league leaders.

Carolina’s 108 points are second-best in the NHL, trailing only the Colorado Avalanche, while its 51 wins are second only to Colorado’s 52. Utah, meanwhile, becomes just the fourth Western Conference team to clinch a postseason berth this season.

The Hurricanes have also been especially dangerous in key moments, scoring the second-most first-period goals in the league (92) and leading the NHL in third-period goals (102). In goal, Vejmelka’s 37 wins are tied with Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the most in the league, while Bussi’s 30 wins rank tied for fourth.

This is the final regular season meeting between Utah and Carolina. The Hurricanes edged the first matchup 5-4 back on Jan. 29.

Utah’s remaining schedule includes a road game in Calgary on Apr. 12, a matchup with the Winnipeg Jets on Apr. 14, and a regular-season finale against the St. Louis Blues on Apr. 16. layoff Surge Meets Division Dominance

A Utah mother made a frantic and desperate 911 call moments before her husband opened fire on their whole family, police say.

Kaylene Allred, 61, was killed and her two children were injured in the attack by 64-year-old Floyal Allred, according to authorities. Allred called 911 just after 10:30 pm on March 31. As she spoke to the dispatcher, shots rang out in the background, and Allred could be heard screaming.

Just seconds later, the dispatcher listened in horror as more shots were fired and the woman on the other end of the line stopped responding.

Unified Police Department PIO Sgt. Aymee Race told People that the woman reported a domestic dispute between a stepfather and son. She told them that there were “threats of a weapon” and that alcohol and drugs were involved.

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When officers arrived at the family home in Kearns, Allred’s son Christian, 30, came running out of the house and told officers that he, his mother, and his sister, 37-year-old Brittany, had all been shot.

The two siblings were transported to a local hospital. As of Tuesday, they were reported to be in stable condition. Tragically, their mother did not survive her injury. Their stepfather also turned the gun on himself, taking his own life.

Police said that they had previously responded to calls from the family home reporting “non-violent domestic violence incidents.”

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created in Allred’s honor, the page describing her as “a dear friend and coworker who brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met.”

Friends of the deceased mother of two said that she had worked at a Sapp Bros travel stop for 25 years and was a key member of the community.

Her co-worker, Angela Simister, told the outlet that she was aware of the couple’s struggles but never expected this to happen.

“I’ve worked with her for 25 years now, and it’s just heartbreaking every time I go to work and she’s not there,” Simister said. “She deserved so much better. She took care of her kids – she’d do anything for her children.”

“I know that they had been having some struggles. But, I was shocked that it went that far.”

Christian, who was said to be in stable condition, spoke to local outlet KSTU, recounting the moments before the tragedy occurred.

“It didn’t dawn on me until probably the second or third bullet hit me that he was shooting at me,” Christian said. “At that point, it was just about taking cover and getting him away from my family.”

Utah Jazz (21-59, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (52-29, fourth in the Western Conference)

Los Angeles; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Utah travels to Los Angeles looking to break its nine-game road skid.

The Lakers are 32-19 in conference games. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 14.8 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 5.7.

The Jazz are 12-39 in Western Conference play. Utah is 5-8 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Lakers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.5 fewer makes per game than the Jazz give up (15.3). The Jazz average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than the Lakers allow.

The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Lakers won the last meeting 143-135 on Dec. 19, with Luka Doncic scoring 45 points in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: James is scoring 20.9 points per game with 6.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists for the Lakers. Deandre Ayton is averaging 10.7 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 66.7% over the last 10 games.

John Konchar is scoring 4.3 points per game and averaging 4.1 rebounds for the Jazz. Ace Bailey is averaging 14.7 points and 3.7 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 6-4, averaging 114.1 points, 40.4 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 9.8 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 52.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.8 points per game.

Jazz: 0-9, averaging 120.6 points, 44.1 rebounds, 31.9 assists, 10.0 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 134.0 points.

INJURIES: Lakers: Austin Reaves: out (rib), Jaxson Hayes: out (foot), Luka Doncic: out (hamstring).

Jazz: Lauri Markkanen: out (hip), Isaiah Collier: out (hamstring), Keyonte George: out (leg), Walker Kessler: out for season (shoulder), Jusuf Nurkic: out for season (nose), Brice Sensabaugh: out (rest), Kyle Filipowski: out (back), Elijah Harkless: out (hamstring), Jaren Jackson Jr.: out for season (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

The Miami Dolphins tore apart their roster this offseason as they begin what’s looking like a massive, multi-year rebuild.

While they signed Malik Willis, the Dolphins are not going to try to go all-in for 2026; they’re building for the future. As part of building for that future, the 11th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft will be very important.

According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid, the Dolphins are “big fans” of one player, Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano. With such interest in Fano, Reid is reporting the Dolphins would strongly consider him with the 11th pick.

Dolphins are ‘big fans’ of Spencer Fano, would take him 11th overall

“Sources have told me the Dolphins are big fans of Utah lineman Spencer Fano and would take him at No. 11,” Reid reports.

This is a very noteworthy report, as the Dolphins have plenty of different routes they could go down with the 11th pick in the draft.

After trading away Jaylen Waddle and Minkah Fitzpatrick, wide receiver and safety could be options, with players like Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, Makai Lemon, or Dillon Thieneman all possibilities at 11th overall.

But, as part of this lengthy rebuild, building up the trenches, especially along the offensive line, is a massive priority.

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Adding Fano, a lineman who has inside and outside versatility, would make a lot of sense. He could play along the interior, or take up the right tackle spot with Austin Jackson in the final year of his current deal.

Former Green Bay Packers personnel, including GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, are likely to focus on the trenches, as Green Bay did for a while. And Fano would be a perfect option with the 11th pick.

This is a perfect fit for the Dolphins, and the only question is whether Fano will make it to them. Multiple teams could go Fano ahead of the Dolphins, which could take someone Miami’s front office are “big fans” of off the board.

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