Big Block Leads To Nice Layup For Rudy Gay During Grizzlies/Jazz Game
Nov 22, 2021, 7:50 PM
Rudy Gay #8 of the Utah Jazz looks on during a game against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 18, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Defense led to offense for Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay during the opening quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The Jazz hosted the Grizzlies at Vivint Arena on Monday, November 22.
With 2:00 remaining in the first quarter, Gay swatted a jump shot attempt by Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr.
The rejection created a fast break for Utah.
Jazz guard Mike Conley dished the ball back to a running Gay, who laid the ball into the bucket for two points.
Gay’s play stretched Utah’s lead to 26-23.
Ocho getting it done on both ends 💥#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/vZMpdiGhs5
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 23, 2021
At the end of the opening quarter, the Jazz owned a 30-27 lead.
Gay finished the first 12 minutes of action with two points on 1-2 field goals. He added one rebound in four minutes on the court.
This season, Gay is averaging 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in two games played.
Utah’s game against Memphis is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, KSL NewsRadio, and The Zone Sports Network.
