Jazz Forward Joe Ingles Scores Layup After Fake Pass Against Hawks
Nov 4, 2021, 6:16 PM
Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz smiles after scoring during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz forward Joe Ingles scored a layup after a nifty fake pass during the opening minutes of Utah’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.
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The Hawks hosted the Jazz at State Farm Arena on Thursday, November 4.
With 7:35 remaining in the opening quarter, Ingles drove the lane before looking off the defense with a fake pass. After tricking the Hawks’ defense, the Jazzman shot the ball off the glass and into the bucket for two points.
The field goal was Ingles’ second make of the quarter. The forward’s first bucket came on a 25-foot three-pointer two minutes prior to the layup.
Ingles’ layup cut Atlanta’s lead to 9-7.
.@Joeingles7 got ‘em with the fake.#TakeNote @kslsports
📷: AT&T SportsNet pic.twitter.com/jIzb0EwFdw— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 5, 2021
At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz trailed, 16-15.
Ingles started the game with eight points on 3-4 shooting, including 2-3 from beyond the arc. He also added three rebounds and an assist during his first eight minutes on the court.
This season, Ingles is averaging 8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23.7 minutes per contest.
Ingles started the game in place of the injured Donovan Mitchell.
Utah’s game against Atlanta is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
