Jazz Guard Mike Conley Goes Vertical To Block Spurs’ Shot
Dec 27, 2021, 6:55 PM | Updated: 7:11 pm
Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz looks on during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 18, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Mike Conley jumped high into the to reject a shot attempt during Utah’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs hosted the Jazz at AT&T Center on Monday, December 27.
Only 1:19 into the contest, Conley went vertical to block a midrange shot attempt by San Antonio’s Derrick White.
🚫 MIKE BLOCK 🚫#NBAAllStar | @MConley11 pic.twitter.com/eafeLWCKJ3
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 28, 2021
Conley collected the rebound and pushed the Jazz offense the other way.
After the first timeout of the game was taken at the 6:49 mark of the opening quarter, the Jazz and Spurs were tied at 10-10.
Conley started the game with four points on 2-5 field goals. He added two rebounds, one assist, and a block during his first five minutes on the hardwood.
Mike feeling it early 🏔🎤 pic.twitter.com/oobEyp890O
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 28, 2021
This season, the Ohio State product is averaging 14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.3 blocks per contest.
Utah’s game against San Antonio is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
