Jazz Open Game Against Wizards With Alley-Oop Slam Dunk
Dec 11, 2021, 5:22 PM
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz dunks during a game against the Washington Wizards at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 28, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz started their game against the Washington Wizards with a pretty alley-oop for a slam dunk between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert.
The Wizards hosted the Jazz on Saturday, December 11.
11 seconds into the contest, Mitchell threw a lob towards the rim for a back-cutting Gobert.
The Jazz center rose up and threw the ball through the cylinder with two hands for two points.
starting bucket ✔️#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/RvjCnd86zg
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 12, 2021
Gobert’s dunk gave the Jazz an early 2-0 lead.
This season, Gobert is averaging 14.9 points per game on 72.5 percent shooting. Mitchell records 24.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 1.7 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest.
Donovan Mitchell – 10@WashWizards – 8
The @utahjazz lead the Wiz 14-8 early in the first quarter. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/jp7j4u4tsw
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 12, 2021
The Wizards entered the matchup with the Jazz owning a 15-11 record, including 8-3 at home.
The Jazz arrived in Washington after starting 18-7 this season, including a 9-3 record away from Vivint Arena.
Utah’s game against Washington is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
