Collin Sexton Heats Up In Third Against New York Knicks
Jan 30, 2024, 7:28 PM | Updated: 7:40 pm
Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NEW YORK – Jazz guard Collin Sexton did it all for Utah in the third quarter against the New York Knicks.
Sexton scored eight of his 18 points in the third on 100% shooting.
it’s the stare down for us 👀👀#Pura3Pointer | @pura pic.twitter.com/Hcf8AxSni4
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 31, 2024
Whether it was in the paint or behind the arc, Sexton could do no wrong in Madison Square Garden.
He even had quality defenders guarding him for much of the game but it didn’t matter.
Sexton got past Josh Hart, drew a foul, and made the layup for an and-one opportunity.
the heart of a young bull ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XZQohOAtY2
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 31, 2024
Sexton dropped the Knicks’ lead to one with a three right in front of the Jazz bench.
Walker Kessler threw both of his hands in the air as the Young Bull drained the corner shot.
that three is 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 ✅ pic.twitter.com/pMdCZiBjNP
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 31, 2024
Keyonte George, Walker Kessler In Rising Stars Challenge
The Utah Jazz will be represented by Keyonte George and Walker Kessler at the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend in Indiana.
George wasted little time letting his name be known in NBA circles after the NBA Draft.
The Jazz rookie was the frontrunner for the Las Vegas Summer League MVP before an ankle injury prematurely ended his participation.
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝐄𝐘 🔑
Keyonte George is headed to Indy as a 2024 Rising Star 💫 #TakeNote | @withtravelpass pic.twitter.com/8VXXgKDXBF
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 30, 2024
In 42 games, George is averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds.
George’s 11.0 point per game average is fifth-highest among rookies. His 181 assists are the most by a first-year player this season.
Kessler got off to a slow start for the Jazz in his sophomore season. He is averaging 8.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks in just 23 minutes per game.
The Auburn product ranks third in the NBA in blocks per game and number one overall in block shot percentage.
Earning his 2nd #PaniniRisingStars selection… Walker Kessler of the @utahjazz!@WalkerKessler13 was drafted as the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Auburn.
See his highlights, and MORE, now in the NBA App: https://t.co/Md5qVbyrrf pic.twitter.com/kvaIgvwQZa
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) January 30, 2024
The Rising Stars Challenge will be played on Friday, February 16, at 7 MST and can be seen on TNT.
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Chandler Holt is a co-host for the Jazz Notes podcast and a Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com, specializing in all things basketball and football. Follow Chandler on Twitter @ChandlerHoltKSL or on Threads @chandlerho1t.
