Keyonte George Electrifies Delta Center Crowd After Blocking Durant
Dec 13, 2024, 8:42 PM | Updated: Dec 17, 2024, 1:28 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - DECEMBER 01: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Delta Center on December 01, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah.(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Keyonte George keeps showing flashes of his potential; another came in the second quarter against Phoenix. Midway through the second quarter, George raced back on a fast break to swat a sure Kevin Durant dunk into the stunned crowd.
The Jazz (5-18) are hosting the Phoenix Suns (12-11) at Delta Center on Friday, December 13.
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With Utah trailing by two in an offense-filled first half, George streaked back on defense following a Collin Sexton turnover. With the seven-foot Durant extending his frame to the cup, George glided by and knocked the ball free before Durant could reach his apex.
Both teams have combined for 25 threes in the opening half, each shooting well over 60 percent from deep. Phoenix closed the half on a run to take a 76-71 lead into the break.
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Utah returns to the court after a rare four days off following their 141-97 blowout loss at the hands of the Sacramento Kings.
The Suns also want to bounce back from a loss after falling 115-110 on the road to the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
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Phoenix travels to Utah looking to snap a six-game road losing streak. Before Sunday’s loss, the team had dropped games in Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Minnesota, New Orleans, and Miami.
The Suns’ last road win came in Utah on November 12.
All six Suns road losses have come without superstar Kevin Durant, who has dealt with calf and ankle injuries over the last month.
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