John Collins Nutmegs Steven Adams For Lauri Markkanen Dunk
Oct 7, 2024, 9:06 PM
Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz slam dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center on November 25, 2022 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – John Collins is known more for his dunking than his passing, but against the Houston Rockets, his nutmeg feed led to an easy Lauri Markkanen slam.
Late in the third quarter, Collins passed the ball between Rockets center Steven Adams’ legs to find Markkanen for a two-handed dunk.
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Collins Nutmegs Adams For Markkanen Dunk
The Markkanen dunk helped cap a Jazz run that erased a Rockets lead that grew as large as 19 in the first half.
The Jazz trailed 62-49 at half-time, but opened the third quarter on a 29-15 run as the Jazz generated takeaways and hit open shots.
Markkanen led the Jazz with 17 points through three quarters but struggled to shoot the ball connecting on just 3-11 field goal attempts.
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The forward aided his scoring with an efficient 11-13 performance from the free-throw line.
Collins had four assists through three quarters off the bench.
After the dunk, Markkanen and Collins celebrated with the binoculars celebration.
Jazz Remaining 2024-25 Preseason Schedule
Here’s a look at the remaining preseason games for the Jazz.
October 10: Utah Jazz @ Dallas Mavericks – 6 p.m. MST
October 12: Utah Jazz @ San Antonio Spurs – 6 p.m. MST
October 15: Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings – 7 p.m. MST
October 18: Utah Jazz @ Portland Trail Blazers – 8 p.m. MST
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.
