Jazz Guard Mike Conley Scores On Fast Break After Sneaky Steal Against Nets

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Mike Conley scored on layup following a sneaky steal during the opening minutes of Utah’s game agains the Brooklyn Nets.

The Jazz hosted the Nets at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, March 24.

Only 2:23 into the game, Conley snuck up to Bruce Brown and took the ball out of the Brooklyn player’s hands.

Conley proceeded to dribble down the court and lay the ball off the glass and into the basket for two points.

Mike caught him sleeping 😴 pic.twitter.com/YIJNCTYznx

— utahjazz (@utahjazz) March 25, 2021

Conley’s hot start helped the Jazz to an early 16-4 advantage with 7:38 left in the quarter.

The Jazz guard was 4-5 for 10 points. He also had one rebound and one steal.

Utah started the contest shooting 66.7 percent overall and 3-4 from three.

☕️☕️☕️#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/SpL77Drp3Z

— utahjazz (@utahjazz) March 25, 2021

The Nets were limited to 20.0 percent from the field, including 0-3 from three.

Brown led Brooklyn with four points.

Utah’s game against Brooklyn is broadcast on ESPN, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.