Mike Conley Leads Utah Jazz With Quick Start Against Lakers

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Mike Conley led Utah to a quick start during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Jazz hosted the Lakers at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, February 24.

Conley scored a quick eight points during the opening 3:20 of game time.

The veteran’s start helped the Jazz to a 10-6 advantage during the first few minutes.

Mountain Mike with 8 points early 🗻🎤#TakeNote | @MCONLEY10 pic.twitter.com/1oxXjIx5zA

— utahjazz (@utahjazz) February 25, 2021

Conley’s eight points came on 3-3 shooting, including 2-2 from beyond the arc. He also recorded one rebound, two assists, and a steal during his first eight minutes on the court.

Mike Conley is still Mike Conley and not enough people know what that means. pic.twitter.com/0GTAeLSLIn

— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) February 25, 2021

At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz owned a 24-23 lead.

During the first 12 minutes, Utah shot 42.9 percent and 50.0 percent from three.

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— utahjazz (@utahjazz) February 25, 2021

Los Angeles shot 50.0 percent overall but only 14.3 percent from distance.

LeBron James led the Lakers with six points.

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Utah’s game against Los Angeles is broadcast on ESPN, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.