Backup Center Tony Bradley Swats Two Shots, Helps Jazz Go On Big Run Against Raptors
Mar 9, 2020, 8:06 PM | Updated: 8:11 pm
Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley (13) blocks a shot by Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) as the Utah Jazz and the Miami Heat play in an NBA basketball game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Backup Jazz center Tony Bradley entered the game, recorded two blocks, and helped Utah go on a big run against the Toronto Raptors.
Bradley and the Jazz hosted the Raptors at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Monday, March 9.
The backup big man subbed into the game for Rudy Gobert with 2:38 left in the first quarter. 1:10 seconds later, Bradley swatted a 12-foot jumper by Raptors forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Less than two minutes into the second quarter, Bradley rejected a shot by Toronto’s OG Anunoby.
With Bradley on the court, the Jazz went on a 21-6 run over a 6:20 minutes stretch of game time.
Tony with 2 denials 🚫🚫#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/pKw1mvoc7y
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 10, 2020
When Bradley checked into the game, Utah trailed Toronto 22-15. By the time he checked out, the Jazz held a 41-37 advantage.
Tony Bradley stopped thinking and just started playing basketball and has been remarkably effective this season.
Having a very strong night tonight.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 10, 2020
In nine minutes of play, Bradley scored 3 points on 1-2 field goals. He added 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Bradley posted a team-high plus-minus rating up to that point in the game with a +13 rating.
this is a tony bradley appreciation tweet
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 10, 2020
The Raptors responded with a run of their own to take a 57-51 lead over the Jazz at halftime.
some work to do at the half pic.twitter.com/bVpl6Lj7bI
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 10, 2020
Toronto vs. Utah is broadcast on NBA League Pass, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
