Jazz Guard Kris Dunn Returns From Two-Game Suspension Against Rockets
Mar 29, 2024, 8:31 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – In his return from a league suspension, Jazz guard Kris Dunn made an instant impact in Utah’s game against the Houston Rockets.
Kris Dunn returns from two-game suspension
The Jazz hosted the Rockets at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, March 29.
Six days before the contest, Dunn got into a fight with Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. during a previous Jazz-Rockets game.
RELATED: NBA Suspends Jazz Guard Kris Dunn For Two Games After Rockets Fight
Dunn was suspended for two games. He returned to Utah’s lineup in the team’s rematch with Houston.
With 7:46 to go in the first half, Dunn pulled up in the paint and buried a five-foot jumper. The shot gave the Jazz a 30-22 lead.
when you need patience in the paint, consider it 𝙳𝚄𝙽𝙽 🧘♂️ pic.twitter.com/vVR3dYuHRe
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 30, 2024
During his first 10 minutes on the court, the Providence product scored seven points on 3-4 field goals. He also recorded seven rebounds, one assist, and two blocks.
This season, Dunn is averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes per contest.
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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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 30, 2024
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