Collin Sexton Keeps Jazz Within Striking Distance With Hot Shooting
Jan 1, 2025, 6:39 PM | Updated: Jan 2, 2025, 2:27 pm
NEW YORK, New York – Save for a fast start, it’s been a difficult first half for the Utah Jazz in New York. Seventh-year guard Collin Sexton has been the lone bright spot after leading his team with 13 points while missing one shot in the opening half.
The Jazz (7-24) are in the Big Apple to face the Knicks (23-10) at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, January 1.
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Sexton dropped seven first quarter points, hitting a pair of acrobatic lay-ups in the process. After a quick rest, the former Alabama star hit two threes in the second as Utah fell behind 56-46 at the break.
Sexton finished 5-of-6 from the field and was a perfect 3-for-3 from deep for a team-high 13 points. He added three assists while turning the ball over once.
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The Jazz are attempting to snap a four-game losing streak when they travel to face the Knicks on New Year’s Day.
At 7-24, the Jazz own the second-worst record in the West and are tied with the Charlotte Hornets and the Toronto Raptors for the second-fewest wins in the NBA.
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The Knicks, meanwhile, own the NBA’s second-longest winning streak at eight games, including Monday’s blowout victory over the Washington Wizards.
At 23-10, the Knicks own the third-best record in the East and the fourth-best record in the NBA overall. New York’s 120.1 offensive rating ranks second in the NBA, while their 112.0 defensive rating ranks 14th.
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