Jordan Clarkson Goes Full Magician For Layup Against Pelicans

SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson used every inch and more of his 6’4 frame to evade Larry Nance Jr., scoring his fourth point of the night against.

The Jazz (15-14) host the New Orleans Pelicans (18-8) in the first of two straight between these teams at Vivint Arena.

how does he do it?
the world may never know 😳#TakeNote | @JordanClarksons pic.twitter.com/mzz6q6RCQr

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 14, 2022

Only 2-of-6 from the field against the Pelicans in the first quarter, all it takes is one for a player like Jordan Clarkson.

WOW, Jordan Clarkson with an extendo lay! 🤩

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— NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2022

Clarkson has four points, one assist and one block as the Jazz battle with New Orleans.

Utah trails the Pelican 36-35 with just over eight minutes left in the first half.

Markkanen Returns, Sexton Remains Out

The Jazz will be closer to whole with the return of Markkanen to the lineup.

Coach Will Hardy hasn’t had his full complement of players available in nearly a month. Not since Mike Conley was injured on November 19 in Portland have the Jazz enjoyed their full compliment of players.

RELATED: ‘Full Go’ For Mike Conley Tonight Against New Orleans Pelicans

Conley missed nine games before returning to the lineup in Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen and Conley, the Jazz two most important players, haven’t shared the floor for the last 11 games.

The team is just 3-8 during the stretch.

The @utahjazz injury report for tomorrow night against the @PelicansNBA.

OUT – Simone Fontecchio (left ankle sprain)

OUT – Collin Sexton (right hamstring strain)

OUT – Johnny Juzang (G League – Two-Way)

OUT – Micah Potter (G League – Two-Way)

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 12, 2022

Guard Collin Sexton left the team’s win over the Golden State Warriors on December 7th with a hamstring strain and will be re-examined this week.

Sexton and rookie Simone Fontecchio will miss the front end of the two-game series with the Pelicans.

Best In The West: New Orleans Pelicans

Once thought to be a sleeper in the West, the Pelicans no longer catch any opponent by surprise.

New Orleans owns the best record in the West at 18-8, and the third-best record in the NBA overall.

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game day!

⏰ 7 PM MT
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 13, 2022

The return of Zion Williamson after missing all of last season has been critical for the Pelicans. The former number-one overall pick is averaging 25.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while shooting 60 percent from the floor.

RELATED: Markkanen Returns As Jazz Host Pelicans In Two Game Series

Williamson’s return has allowed the Pelicans to survive the absence of Brandon Ingram who will miss his 12th game of the season so far.

Ingram left the Pelicans lineup with a toe injury in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 25th, but New Orleans hasn’t lost since.

The Pelicans are 9-2 overall this year when Ingram doesn’t suit up.

Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans Broadcast

The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans game is being televised on AT&T SportsNet and can be heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. It can also be streamed on DirecTV Stream and FuboTV.

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