Jazz Rookie Jared Butler Goes Vertical For Big Block Against Bucks
Oct 31, 2021, 5:59 PM
Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks pressures Jared Butler #13 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of their game October 13, 2021 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz rookie Jared Butler showed off his vertical on a big block against Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis.
The Bucks hosted the Jazz on Sunday, October 31.
With 6:13 left in the first half, Portis attempted to float a shot above the first-year player from Baylor.
Butler jumped straight into the air and rejected Portis’ shot attempt to prevent two Milwaukee points.
The Butler did it 🕴#TakeNote | @J_Hooper11 pic.twitter.com/COXlzGfwQ2
— 👻Boo-tah Jazz👻 (@utahjazz) October 31, 2021
Utah owned a 46-35 lead at the time of Butler’s block.
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During his first three minutes of action, Butler had one assist and one block. He posted a plus-three rating during his time on the court.
Through the first five games of his NBA career, Butler is averaging 0.8 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 7.2 minutes per contest.
Utah’s game against Milwaukee is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
