Jazz Forward ‘Buckets’ O’Neale Dunks In Transition During Third Quarter
Jan 30, 2022, 7:42 PM
Royce O'Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena on January 5, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
(Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale got out ahead of traffic for a breakaway dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
The Timberwolves hosted the Jazz on Sunday, January 30 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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With 8:40 remaining in. the third quarter and the Jazz trailing 56-53, Eric Paschall pulled down a defensive rebound before looking ahead and finding Royce O’Neale behind the Timberwolves defense for an easy fast break dunk.
O’Neale’s slam brought the Jazz within one, trailing 56-55 at the time. He has seven points, two rebounds and a steal through three quarters.
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O’Neale is averaging a career-high 7.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.
Utah’s game against Minnesota tipped-off on Sunday, January 30 at 6 p.m. (MDT). The game is being broadcasted on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
