Jazz Torch Net With First Quarter Three-Pointers Against Thunder

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz set the net on fire with a barrage of three-pointers during the opening 12 minutes of game time against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder hosted the Jazz at Paycom Center on Sunday, March 6.

Utah shot a blazing 57.9 percent overall and 8-13 for 66.7 percent from beyond the arc during a big first quarter in OKC.

Bojan Bogdanovic led the Jazz with 14 points on 4-5 field goals. All four of his makes came from distance.

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Royce O’Neale was a perfect 3-3 from downtown and Donovan Mitchell connected on his only attempt from deep.

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The three-pointers helped the Jazz open the contest with a 33-24 advantage.

The season, the Jazz are averaging 14.5 made three-pointers per game or 36.1 percent from beyond the arc.

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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 7, 2022

Jazz vs. Thunder

The Thunder had lost six out seven heading into the All-Star break, and are 2-3 since the weeklong hiatus including a blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

The Jazz can guarantee themselves a winning record on their current road trip with a win in Oklahoma City before traveling to face the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

The Thunder have been playing shorthanded in their last few outings. Lu Dort, Kenrich Williams, and star rookie Josh Giddey have played one combined game since the All-Star break.

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

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