Eric Paschall Starts, Catches Fire Early In Jazz/Raptors Game
Jan 7, 2022, 6:06 PM

Eric Paschall #0 of the Utah Jazz reacts after losing the ball during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 4, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz forward Eric Paschall found an early rhythm and started Utah’s game against the Toronto Raptors on fire.
The Raptors hosted the Jazz on Friday, January 7.
Paschall started the game for Utah after all five members of the usual starting lineup were ruled out.
During the opening 12 minutes of action, the Villanova product propelled the Jazz to a 15 -point advantage.
EP is back 🔥#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/51b3sRq7ce
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 8, 2022
At the end of the opening quarter, Utah owned a 40-25 lead.
Paschall had a game-high 17 points on 6-10 shooting, including 2-5 from beyond the arc. He added three rebounds in 12 minutes on the court.
F̶r̶e̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶w̶ 𝘿𝙐𝙉𝙆#TakeNote | @epaschall pic.twitter.com/MiI5yudy70
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 8, 2022
This season, Paschall is averaging 3.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 10.4 minutes per contest. He’s appeared in 25 games this season.
YEAH EP!!!! @epaschall
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) January 8, 2022
Utah’s game against Toronto is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.