Jazz Rookie Brice Sensabaugh Drains Jumper After Crossover Vs. Wizards
Mar 4, 2024, 8:55 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz rookie guard Brice Sensabaugh buried a jumper after pulling off a crossover dribble during Utah’s game against the Washington Wizards.
Jazz rookie sinks shot against Wizards
The Jazz hosted the Wizards at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, March 4.
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With 51.1 seconds left to play in the third quarter, Sensabaugh crossed over his defender to create space. The rookie then proceeded to knock down a 14-foot stepback jumper near the baseline. Sensabaugh’s shot cut Washington’s lead to 101-100.
that’s nice, brice 😏 pic.twitter.com/AiWIXQH96P
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 5, 2024
During his first 21 minutes on the hardwood, the Ohio State product had seven points on 3-9 shooting. He also had two rebounds and two assists.
This season, the rookie guard is averaging 3.1 points per game. He’s played in 12 games for the Jazz.
Utah’s game against Washington is broadcast on KJZZ, Jazz+, NBA TV, KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), KSLSports.com, and the KSL Sports app.
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 5, 2024
Wizards vs. Jazz
Keyonte George is the latest name added to the Jazz injury report as they prepare to host the Wizards.
The rookie guard was listed as questionable due to an illness by the Jazz on Monday.
All-Star Lauri Markkanen is also out with a quad contusion while Walker Kessler will miss his third straight game with a foot sprain.
Keyonte George Questionable For Jazz
George is listed as questionable after playing one of the best games of his young career against the Miami Heat on Saturday.
The 20-year-old scored 31 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out four assists in 43 minutes as the Jazz fell to the Heat 126-120.
Keyonte George is the latest name added to the @utahjazz lengthy injury report against the @washwizards. #TakeNote https://t.co/oca8YuLB4b
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 4, 2024
The loss capped off a winless three-game Eastern Conference road swing after falling to the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic.
The Jazz are 1-8 in their last nine games since the NBA trade deadline.
Wizards Look To Snap 14-Game Losing Streak
The Wizards face the Jazz riding a season-worst 14-game losing streak.
The Jazz will be the first team with a record below .500 the Wizards have faced since late January when they beat the Detroit Pistons and the San Antonio Spurs in back-to-back outings.
Finishing out the roadtrip in Utah 🚗
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💻 https://t.co/3y5EEo4xPW#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/ctq8ujhFP1— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 4, 2024
The Wizards and Pistons are tied for the worst record in the NBA at 9-51.
Washington’s six road wins are tied for the second-fewest by any team in the NBA this season.
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com. Listen to Ireland on Yards After College: An NFL Podcast. Follow him on X (@kyleireland), Threads (@kyleirelandksl), and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).