Jazz Forward Joe Ingles Hits Trio Of Three-Pointers In Hot Start Against Rockets
Apr 21, 2021, 6:41 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz forward Joe Ingles hit a trio of three-pointers during a hot start in Utah’s game against the Houston Rockets.
The Rockets hosted the Jazz at Toyota Center on Wednesday, April 21.
During the first 6:15 of game time, Ingles knocked down three shots from distance.
Ingles’ three triples helped the Jazz jump out to an early 22-10 lead.
JO3!!! pic.twitter.com/DhXXUOQgUj
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 22, 2021
At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz owned a 34-27 lead.
Ingles started the contest in replacement of Donovan Mitchell, who missed the game with a right ankle sprain.
In the quarter, Ingles had nine points on 3-6 shooting. All six field goal attempts were from beyond the arc.
Ingles also had two rebounds, one assist, and one block in 11 minutes.
This season, the Jazzman is averaging 12.3 points per contest.
Rudy Gobert scares Kelly Olynyk into a turnover in the paint which results in a Georges Niang three at the buzzer.
The @utahjazz lead @HoustonRockets 34-27 after one.
Jazz shoot 56% from the floor and 41% from three.#takenote pic.twitter.com/stv45AQL37
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 22, 2021
The Jazz shot 56.5 percent overall and 41.7 percent from downtown.
Christian Wood led the Rockets with seven points.
Utah’s game against Houston is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.