Jazz Set Franchise Record For Most Points In Quarter Against Raptors
Dec 1, 2019, 5:58 PM | Updated: 5:59 pm
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #4 of the Toronto Raptors passes the ball as Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz defends during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on December 01, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
(Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO – The Utah Jazz set a new franchise record for the most points scored in a quarter during their game against the Toronto Raptors.
The Jazz scored 49 points during the third quarter in Toronto on Sunday, December 1.
Utah scored 49 points in the third quarter after only scoring 37 points in the first half.
franchise-high 49 points in a quarter?
franchise-high 49 points in a quarter. pic.twitter.com/NiTN8ODgkx— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 2, 2019
The Jazz were down 77-37 at halftime. After the record-setting quarter, Utah still trailed the Raptors 107-86.
The Jazz set a franchise record with 49 third quarter points, but still trail 107-86 going into the fourth quarter.
Admirable effort though, and a taste of what this team can do when it clicks. #TakeNote
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 2, 2019
Utah owns the largest comeback in NBA history. They defeated Denver 107-103 on November 27, 1996, after trailing the Nuggets by 34 points in the game.
The Jazz own the biggest halftime comeback in NBA history, though.
They were down 34 at the break to Denver on Nov. 27, 1996. Won the second half 71-33, beat the Nuggets 107-103.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) December 2, 2019
The Jazz vs. Raptors game is available on NBA League Pass, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
