Jazz Rookie Jared Butler Goes Vertical For Big Block Against Bucks
Oct 31, 2021, 5:59 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz rookie Jared Butler showed off his vertical on a big block against Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis.
The Bucks hosted the Jazz on Sunday, October 31.
With 6:13 left in the first half, Portis attempted to float a shot above the first-year player from Baylor.
Butler jumped straight into the air and rejected Portis’ shot attempt to prevent two Milwaukee points.
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Utah owned a 46-35 lead at the time of Butler’s block.
During his first three minutes of action, Butler had one assist and one block. He posted a plus-three rating during his time on the court.
Through the first five games of his NBA career, Butler is averaging 0.8 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 7.2 minutes per contest.
Utah’s game against Milwaukee is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.