Jordan Clarkson Scores After Second, Third Effort During Game 3 Of Jazz/Clippers
Jun 12, 2021, 7:35 PM | Updated: Dec 7, 2022, 3:55 pm
Utah Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson (00) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers Guard Paul George (13) during a NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 19, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson converted an offensive rebound into a made basket after multiple attempts during Game 3 between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers hosted the Jazz at Staples Center for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday, June 12.
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With 8:36 remaining in the second quarter, Clarkson attempted a push shot from the left angle.
It missed hard off the glass.
Clarkson collected his own miss and pushed another shot towards the basket.
The ball missed again.
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Clarkson rebounded the miss once again before putting up his third consecutive try.
Third times a charm, they say, and so it was for Clarkson, who sunk the tip-in.
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Clarkson’s battle and eventual field goal cut Los Angeles’ lead to 36-31 with 8:31 to go until halftime.
After the bucket, Clarkson had 11 points on 4-9 shooting, including 3-4 from beyond the arc.
He also added three rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes of action.
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Utah’s game against Los Angeles is broadcast on ABC and 97.5 FM.
