Jazz Forward Markkanen Makes Fading Shot For First Preseason Points
Oct 2, 2022, 4:32 PM
Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen scored the first points in the preseason contest between the Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors hosted the Jazz at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Sunday, October 2.
With 10:57 remaining in the opening quarter, Markkanen found some space in the paint with a fadeaway that swished through the net for Utah’s first points of the preseason game.
Markkanen’s shot put the Jazz up 2-0.
The Finnisher getting things started in Canada 🇨🇦#TakeNote | @MarkkanenLauri pic.twitter.com/S60lopLcWH
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 2, 2022
The game’s first timeout came at the 6:24 mark with the Raptors owning a 14-10 advantage.
Markkanen led the Jazz with four points on 2-4 shooting. He added one rebounds during his first five minutes on the court. Malik Beasley and Mike Conley added three points apiece.
Lauri Markkanen scores the first basket of the new @utahjazz era.
A turnaround mid-ranger jump shot, just as the analytics call for.
(But seriously he's got that skill, and the post game is cool.)#takenote | @kslsports
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 2, 2022
Last season with the Cavs, the Arizona product averaged 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per contest.
Utah’s game against Toronto is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA TV, and KSL Sports Zone.
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