Jazz Guard Malik Beasley Completes Three-Point Play After Floater Against Wizards
Dec 22, 2022, 7:57 PM
Malik Beasley #5 of the Utah Jazz celebrates during a game against the Denver Nuggets at Vivint Arena on October 19, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Malik Beasley hit a floater and a foul shot to complete a three-point play during Utah’s home game against the Washington Wizards.
The Jazz hosted the Wizards at Vivint Arena on Thursday, December 22.
With 10:24 remaining in the opening half, Beasley drove into the paint and floated a shot toward the hoop as Washington’s Will Barton fouled him.
Beasley went to the charity stripe and buried the foul shot to complete the three-point play.
The bucket and free throw gave Utah a 33-32 lead.
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Later in the second quarter, Beasley had nine points on 3-7 field goals. He added two rebounds and a steal during his first 10 minutes of action.
This season, the Florida State product is averaging 14.1 points per game on 41.6 percent shooting.
Utah’s game against Washington is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA TV, and KSL Sports Zone.
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