Jazz Rookie Keyonte George Rocks Rim With Dunk Vs. Bucks
Feb 4, 2024, 8:23 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz rookie guard Keyonte George threw down a two-handed slam dunk during Utah’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kessler dunks during late Jazz run
The Jazz hosted the Bucks at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, February 4.
With 4:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, the rookie drove the land before rising up for a two-handed jam.
George’s dunk gave the Jazz a 110-105 lead.
screaming! crying! the rook is dunking! https://t.co/J5sjFPn3ke pic.twitter.com/D5Mvcp2ULx
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 5, 2024
During his first 24 minutes, George had 19 points on 7-13 shooting, including 5-9 from three.
The Baylor product is averaging 11.0 points per game this season.
Utah’s game against Milwaukee is broadcast on KJZZ, Jazz+, NBA League Pass, KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), sports.ksl.com, and the KSL Sports app.
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 5, 2024
Bucks vs. Jazz
Jazz Look To Snap Losing Streak Against Bucks
The Jazz are looking to snap their three-game losing streak when they host the Bucks.
After winning of 15 of 19 games beginning in mid-December, the Jazz have los six of their last eight games, including two straight in Salt Lake City.
Over their last eight games, the Jazz own the worst defensive rating in the NBA at 127.3 and the fifth-worst net rating at -7.8.
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At 24-26, the Jazz own the 10th seed in the West and are just percentage points ahead of the 23-25 Houston Rockets in the standings.
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Bucks Win First Game Under Rivers
After losing their first two games under the recently hired Doc Rivers the Bucks erased a 24-point first quarter deficit en route to a 129-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 48 points on 20-28 shooting in the win.
Road trip continues in Utah.
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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 4, 2024
Former Weber State star Damian Lillard had his most efficient game as a member of the Bucks scoring 30 points on 10-11 shooting including 5-5 from the three-point line.
The Bucks sit in the second seed in the West at 33-16.
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com. Listen to Ireland on Yards After College: An NFL Podcast. Follow him on X (@kyleireland), Threads (@kyleirelandksl), and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
