Utah Jazz Forward Georges Niang Throws Down Two-Handed Slam Dunk Against Atlanta
Jan 15, 2021, 7:47 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz forward Georges Niang rocked the rim with a two-handed slam dunk during the opening quarter of Utah’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.
The Jazz hosted the Hawks at Vivint Arena on Friday, January 15.
With 1:06 remaining in the first quarter, Jazz guard Mike Conley dished the ball to Niang, who flew down the paint before rising up for the two-handed hammer.
Niang’s jam stretched Utah’s lead to 29-21.
𝕧𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕞 𝕧𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕞 pic.twitter.com/ENRia0G4dS
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At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz owned a 33-23 advantage.
Utah finished the quarter shooting 48.1 percent from the field, including 30.8 percent on three-pointers.
Mike Conley led all players with 10 points.
At the end of the first quarter the @utahjazz lead the @ATLHawks 33-23.
Mike Conley leads all scorers with 10 points, and the Jazz hold the Hawks scoreless from three. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/fVTjbpVAVW
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Niang scored two points on 1-1 field goals. In addition to his dunk, the Jazzman added one rebound and posted a plus-six rating during his six minutes on the court.
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A MINIVAN FLY
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Utah’s game against Atlanta is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
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