Kyle Filipowski Carries Over Strong Play To First Quarter Against Raptors
Mar 7, 2025, 6:20 PM
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: Kyle Filipowski #22 of the Utah Jazz shoot the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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TORONTO – Fresh off of a career performance, Utah Jazz rookie Kyle Filipowski looked to stay hot in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors.
In eight minutes, Filipowski recorded 10 points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
us watching Flip in the first quarter 👁️👄👁️ pic.twitter.com/TVaeDGO5wn
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 8, 2025
Kyle Filipowski Continues Hot Streak Up North
In Utah’s last game on Wednesday against the Wizards, Filipowski played one of the best games of his young career.
He had 23 points, 13 rebounds, and a block while shooting 58.8 percent from the floor.
Filipowski was the second-leading scorer in Washington. He set himself up to be the top scorer in Toronto as the next highest scorers were Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton with four a piece.
rookie-rookie connection: 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 🛜 pic.twitter.com/mh29aUHFK0
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 8, 2025
With most of Utah’s veterans sidelined with injuries, Filipowski and the other young players have been clear beneficiaries of increased opportunity.
Three games into the month of March, Filipowski is averaging 20 points and 10.7 rebounds on 52.4 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from three.
Raptors Host Jazz For First Matchup Of Season Series
The Utah Jazz are up north for the second game of their five-game road trip as they prepare to take on the Toronto Raptors for the first time this season.
Through 62 games, both Utah and Toronto are bottom five teams in the NBA. The Jazz are last in the West and 28th overall with a record of 15-47. The Raptors are 13th in the East and 26th overall with record of 20-42.
Coming into the matchup, Toronto has won back-to-back games and three of their last six. Meanwhile, the Jazz have lost three straight and only have one win in their last six games. Although the Raptors aren’t really in contention for the top lottery odds, both teams’ goals in the final stretch of the season are aligned.
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