Collin Sexton Spins For Layup On Alley-Oop From Johnny Juzang
Mar 29, 2024, 9:16 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Collin Sexton spun around for a layup to complete a nice play that started on an alley-oop from Johnny Juzang during Utah’s game against the Houston Rockets.
Juzang-Sexton connect on alley-oop vs. Rockets
The Jazz hosted the Rockets at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, March 29.
With 2:28 left to play in the third quarter, Juzang lobbed the ball near the hoop and into the hands of a flying Sexton. The Alabama product collected the pass, spun around in the air, and put the ball in the basket. Sexton’s layup cut Houston’s lead to 67-62.
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 30, 2024
During his first 30 minutes on the hardwood, Sexton had 22 points on 8-17 shooting. He also posted three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks. Juzang added three points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 10 minutes off the bench.
This season, Sexton is averaging 18.6 points per game on 49.4 percent from the field.
Juzang averages 4.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 13.7 minutes per game.
Utah’s game against Houston is broadcast on KJZZ, Jazz+, NBA League Pass, KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), sports.ksl.com, and the KSL Sports app.
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