Jordan Clarkson Catches Fire From Three During Nuggets/Jazz Game
May 7, 2021, 7:54 PM
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots a free throw during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 31, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson got hot from distance during the opening quarter of Utah’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
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The Jazz hosted the Nuggets on Friday, May 7.
During the first quarter, Clarkson hit a trio of three-pointers during a stretch of 1:05 of game time.
The Sixth Man of the Year Candidate connected on his first field goal of the contest with a 27-footer with 2:54 to go in the quarter.
22 seconds later, Clarkson drilled a 26-foot pull-up.
With 1:49 remaining in the first quarter, the guard buried his third straight attempt from deep.
things hoopers do: THIS#TakeNote | @jordanclarksons pic.twitter.com/YOc1UDueNb
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 8, 2021
Clarkson’s triples helped the Jazz to a 12-3 run.
His third three tied the contest at 33.
At the end of the quarter, the Jazz trailed the Nuggets, 41-40.
During the opening quarter, Clarkson had nine points on 3-5 field goals, including 3-4 from beyond the arc. He also added two assists.
Clarkson posted a plus-seven rating during his first eight minutes of action.
flamethrower is flamethrowing 🔥🔥🔥
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 8, 2021
Jazz shot 68.2 percent overall and 50.0 percent from three during the first 12 minutes of the game.
Utah’s game against Denver is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
