Jordan Clarkson Playing Phenomenal In Return From Injury
Dec 13, 2024, 9:30 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - NOVEMBER 14: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz celebrates a basket during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Delta Center on November 14, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – For at least one night, Jordan Clarkson has returned to his sixth-man-of-the-year form in a throwback performance against Phoenix.
The Jazz (5-18) are hosting the Phoenix Suns (12-11) at Delta Center on Friday, December 13.
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he’s got 18 heading into the fourth 🙂↕️ pic.twitter.com/BYQPsxnK5k
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Playing for the first time after missing seven games with plantar fasciitis, Clarkson leads Utah with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including four threes and four assists.
The Jazz are battling Phoenix in a high-scoring affair. The Suns have shot 57.5 percent from the field and 54.3 percent from deep but only hold a 119-113 lead midway through the final quarter.
The Jazz are shooting 58 percent from the field and 61.8 percent from deep. Five Utah players have scored in double-figures.
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Utah returns to the court after a rare four days off following their 141-97 blowout loss at the hands of the Sacramento Kings.
The Suns also want to bounce back from a loss after falling 115-110 on the road to the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
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Phoenix looks to snap a six-game road losing streak when they travel to Utah, having dropped games in Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Minnesota, New Orleans, and Miami before Sunday’s loss.
The Suns’ last road win came in Utah on November 12.
All six Suns road losses have come without superstar Kevin Durant, who has dealt with calf and ankle injuries over the last month.
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