SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz forward Eric Paschall jokingly defended fellow Jazzman Joe Ingles after the Houston Rockets failed to guard the three-point line.

The Rockets hosted the Jazz on Thursday, October 28.

With 8:02 left in the first half, Paschall hilariously stretched his hand out to defend an Ingles’ shot from downtown after the Rockets left the Jazz sharpshooter wide-open.

Ingles knocked down the triple for his fourth three-pointer of the opening two quarters.

Ingles started the game 4-6 from distance and 5-8 overall on field goals.

He had a team-high 14 points as well as three rebounds and two assists during his first 13 minutes on the court.

Ingles entered the game averaging 9.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists through the first three contests of the season.

Utah’s game against Houston is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.

Follow @kyleireland