Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson Drains Three-Pointer, Completes Four-Point Play Against Spurs
May 5, 2021, 7:48 PM
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) celebrates a 3-pointer against the Indiana Pacers during a game at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Jazz won 119-111. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson completed a four-point play after connecting on a three-pointer during the first quarter of Utah’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Jazz hosted the Spurs at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, May 5.
With 4:52 left in the first quarter, Clarkson rose up and buried a 26-foot jump shot while getting fouled by San Antonio’s Dejounte Murray.
The Sixth Man of the Year candidate went to the charity stripe and sank a foul shot to complete a four-point play.
3️⃣ + 1️⃣ for 0️⃣0️⃣#MACU3 | @MountainAmerica pic.twitter.com/UKzmvfVngW
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 6, 2021
Clarkson’s play stretched Utah’s lead to 25-17.
At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz owned a 38-26 advantage.
During the first 12 minutes of game time, Clarkson had 12 points on 5-6 shooting, including 1-2 from beyond the arc. He also added four rebounds and one assists during his first seven minutes on the court.
JC with 10 points, Bojan with 14 ☮️ pic.twitter.com/F0PnLGE045
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 6, 2021
This season, Clarkson is averaging 17.3 points per game on 41.4 percent shooting.
Utah’s game against San Antonio is broadcast on NBA TV, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
