Jordan Clarkson Beats Shot Clock With Tough Fadeaway Three-Pointer In Game 3
May 29, 2021, 9:35 PM | Updated: 10:30 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson hit an improbable three-pointer to beat the 24-second shot clock during Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies hosted the Jazz for Game 3 of the first round series on Saturday, May 29.
With 6.7 seconds left in the third quarter, Clarkson connected on a fadeaway triple over Memphis’ Ja Morant.
Clarkson’s three sailed through the air and through the cylinder as the shot clock expired.
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The three-pointer gave the NBA Sixth Man of the Year 13 points on 4-10 field goals, including 2-7 from three.
Clarkson also had one assist, one steal, and one block in 18 minutes.
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At the end of the third quarter, the Jazz led 96-85.
As the two teams went to the bench in preparation for the final quarter, the Utah was shooting 49.2 percent overall and 43.2 percent from three.
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Memphis was shooting 45.9 percent overall and 37.9 percent on three-pointers.
Dillion Brooks led the Grizzlies with 19 points.
Utah’s game against Memphis is broadcast on ESPN, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.