Mike Conley Leads Utah Jazz With Quick Start Against Lakers
Feb 24, 2021, 8:49 PM | Updated: 8:53 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Mike Conley led Utah to a quick start during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Jazz hosted the Lakers at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, February 24.
Conley scored a quick eight points during the opening 3:20 of game time.
The veteran’s start helped the Jazz to a 10-6 advantage during the first few minutes.
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— utahjazz (@utahjazz) February 25, 2021
Conley’s eight points came on 3-3 shooting, including 2-2 from beyond the arc. He also recorded one rebound, two assists, and a steal during his first eight minutes on the court.
Mike Conley is still Mike Conley and not enough people know what that means. pic.twitter.com/0GTAeLSLIn
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) February 25, 2021
At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz owned a 24-23 lead.
During the first 12 minutes, Utah shot 42.9 percent and 50.0 percent from three.
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Los Angeles shot 50.0 percent overall but only 14.3 percent from distance.
LeBron James led the Lakers with six points.
Utah’s game against Los Angeles is broadcast on ESPN, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.