Jazz Guard Mike Conely Spins, Hits Floater Against Mavericks
Feb 6, 2023, 9:05 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Mike Conley spun for a tough floater during the final quarter of Utah’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Jazz hosted the Mavericks at Vivint Arena on Monday, February 6.
With 9:11 remaining in the fourth quarter, Conley spun off a Dallas defender before floating a shot into the hoop.
Conley’s shot gave the Jazz a 94-92 lead.
⛰️ spinnin’ and scorin’ the Mountain Mike way ⛰️#TakeNote | @mconley11 pic.twitter.com/2mazjYdZSr
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 7, 2023
After the bucket, the Ohio State product had 10 points on 4-8 shooting. He also had one rebound and 10 assists in 24 minutes on the floor.
This season, Conley is averaging 10.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 1.0 steals per contest.
Utah’s game against Dallas is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and KSL Sports Zone.
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