Kenneth Lofton Jr. Euro Steps For Bucket Against Warriors
Apr 14, 2024, 3:35 PM | Updated: Apr 15, 2024, 2:28 pm
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. pulled out a Euro step move before making a basket during Utah’s game against the Golden State Warriors.
Kenny Lofton Euro steps for basket
The Warriors hosted the Jazz at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California on Sunday, April 14.
With 9:26 remaining in the fourth quarter, the forward dribbled toward the hoop, took a Euro step, and finished the sequence with a crafty reverse layup for a bucket. Lofton’s shot trimmed Golden State’s lead to 106-97.
he drives,
he euro-steps,
he scores 💥#TakeNote | @itzjunior35 pic.twitter.com/6NKtBcou8y— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 14, 2024
During his first 14 minutes on the floor, Lofton scored seven points on 3-5 field goals. He also had one rebound, four assists, and a block.
This season, the Louisiana Tech product is averaging 4.5 points per contest on 45.2 percent shooting.
Utah’s game against Golden State 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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Jazz vs. Warriors
Utah traveled to San Francisco to face Golden State in the final game of the 2023-24 season.
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The Jazz were without Lauri Markkanen (shoulder), Jordan Clarkson (SI), John Collins (back), Walker Kessler (nose), Collin Sexton (illness), and Kris Dunn (foot).
The @utahjazz will close the season against the @warriors this afternoon, with the status of their first-round draft pick on the line. #takenote https://t.co/nyXsfnr6WE
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 14, 2024
The Warriors listed Jonathan Kuminga as questionable. Steph Curry and Draymond Green missed Sunday’s game due to rest, while Gary Payton II was out with a calf strain.
Klay Thompson and Chris Paul were expected to play after being listed as questionable early Sunday morning.
Draft Standings On Line For Jazz Vs. Warriors
Though the Jazz have long been eliminated from the postseason, Sunday’s season finale could have a significant impact on the team’s offseason.
The Jazz own the eighth-worst record in the NBA but sat just one game behind the Brooklyn Nets heading into the final day of the regular season.
🚨 GAME 82 🚨
⏰ 1:30PM MT❗️
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📻 @kslsportszone #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/k2o8WAqeug— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 14, 2024
If the Nets were to drop their matchup Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Jazz beat the Warriors, the two teams would finish with identical 32-50 records.
A tie would result in the Jazz and Nets sharing draft lottery odds, while a coin toss would determine which team would draft eighth, and which team would draft ninth if neither team moved up via the lottery.
Warriors Still Have Something To Play For
Though Golden State is considering resting several key players, they will be closely watching other games around the Western Conference.
A Warriors win, teamed with losses by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings would lift Golden State from the 10th seed in the West to eighth.
Regular season finale on #WarriorsGround
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🎟️ https://t.co/uDR6QxCjSN@Chase || #DubNation pic.twitter.com/80b1h4k8d7— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 14, 2024
If the Warriors finished in the eighth seed they would need just one win in the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the playoffs.
If they finish 10th, they would need two road wins in the Play-In Tournament to advance.
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).
