Jazz Forward Joe Ingles Starts Perfect From Three-Point Land Against Magic
Apr 3, 2021, 7:49 PM
Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz celebrates a basket during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 29, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz forward Joe Ingles connected on his first three shots from three-point land during the opening minutes of Utah’s game against the Orlando Magic.
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The Jazz hosted the Magic at Vivint Arena on Saturday, April 3.
Ingles started the contest shooting 3-3 on three-pointers.
The forward buried his first triple only 49 seconds after tip-off.
A couple of minutes later, Ingles connected on a 26-foot step back.
With 8:38 remaining in the first quarter, the Jazzman drilled another shot from behind the arc.
Nine (!) first quarter 3s for the Jazz and Joe Ingles started 3-3; another ho-hum performance. pic.twitter.com/J0Vj0ZTxRJ
— Matthew L Glade (@matthewLksl) April 4, 2021
Ingles’ threes helped the Jazz to an early 11-5 lead.
At the end of the quarter, the Jazz owned a 38-20 advantage.
Ingles finished the quarter with nine points on 3-5 field goals, including 3-4 from distance.
Joe Ingles starts the game 3-3 from three, and I don't think any of them have touched the rim.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 4, 2021
He also recorded one steal.
Ingles posted a team-high plus-16 rating during his first eight minutes on the court.
Utah’s game against Orlando is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
