Clarkson, Whiteside Connect For Big Assist, Dunk Against Grizzlies
Apr 5, 2022, 8:45 PM
Steven Adams #4 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots over Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 05, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazzmen Jordan Clarkson and Hassan Whiteside connected for a pretty pass and dunk during Utah’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Jazz hosted the Grizzlies at Vivint Arena on Tuesday, April 5.
With 5:52 remaining in the third quarter, Clarkson was dribbling in the paint for an open look at the hoop when he found Whiteside wide-open under the basket.
The Jazz center slammed the ball through the iron to cut Memphis’ lead to 72-67.
Jordan ↗️ Hassan#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/NtjOpQA4uw
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 6, 2022
Midway through the quarter, Whiteside had 10 points on 5-8 field goals. He added seven rebounds and two blocks in 11 minutes. Clarkson had 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists in 18 minutes.
This season, Whiteside is averaging 8.0 points per game on 64.8 percent shooting. Clarkson is averaging 16.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
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Quin Snyder strongly contested that narrative that Donovan Mitchell isn't looking to pass the ball to Rudy Gobert before the @utahjazz hosted the @memgrizz. #TakeNote https://t.co/fQSsE3tOz4
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 6, 2022
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Amid the losses, the relationship between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert has come under a microscope with both players seeming to offer criticism of one another during media availabilities before and after games.
The @utahjazz will look to earn their first win of the season series against the @memgrizz.
And, a win would go a long way in preventing the two teams from meeting again in the first round. #takenote https://t.co/4m1d5mUVsi
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Memphis has won 11 of their last 12 outings, including seven straight without the help of All-Star Ja Morant.
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📻 LISTEN LIVE: @memgrizz vs. @utahjazz on @ZoneSportsNet and the @kslsports app. 🐻🎷🏀#TakeNote #MEMvsUTA https://t.co/LqmyLeIzsG
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 6, 2022
Utah’s game against Memphis is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
