Keyonte George, John Collins Throw Down Highlight Dunks In Third Quarter
Nov 4, 2024, 8:34 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 23: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Delta Center on October 23, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO – The Utah Jazz played their best game of the season against the Bulls on Monday and the highlights came in bunches.
In the third quarter, both Keyonte George and John Collins did some damage to the rim with strong dunks.
𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🔑🚨#TakeNote | @keyonte1george pic.twitter.com/YAs4l1kudJ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 5, 2024
George’s dunk came first.
After picking up a passing lane steal, the second-year guard ran the break and forced Josh Giddey to make a business decision as he skied toward the rim.
George played his best game of the season in the Windy City. Through 30 minutes, he had 26 points and nine assists on 46.2 percent from the floor and 44.4 percent from deep.
uh, yeah 🙂↕️ https://t.co/ZvDHAKVMLC pic.twitter.com/IDqyVPWBye
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 5, 2024
Collins’ dunk came in the halfcourt and was a bit more aggressive.
He took Patrick Williams off the dribble and went up with two hands after gathering. Once again, the Bulls’ defender opted to give up to instead of being put on a highlight reel.
RELATED: Jazz Forward John Collins Charges To Rim, Posterizes Bulls Defender
Coll-in a day’s work 💼 pic.twitter.com/RgDvDXVufj
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 5, 2024
Markkanen Out Against Bulls As Jazz Look For First Win
The Utah Jazz will look for their first win of the season when they play the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
All-Star Lauri Markkanen went through shootaround with the team but will not play in Chicago due to back spasms.
At 0-6, the Jazz are the only winless team in the NBA.
and these are the vibes ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/zpQizHIFNe
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 5, 2024
The Bulls are off to a better start than anticipated, opening the season with a .500 record through six games.
Despite Friday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the plucky Bulls roster has already recorded wins over the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Orlando early in the season.
The Jazz meanwhile are off to their worst start since 2011-12 when they opened the season 0-8.
The six-game losing streak is tied for the longest by any NBA to open a season since the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans had winless streaks of seven and eight games to open the 2016-17 season.
