After a much-needed victory on Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets sought to continue their momentum in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz. The Nets were unable to secure the victory, looking outmatched against a solid Utah team.
Team Stats
Field goal shooting/percentage
- Nets: 36-89 (40.4%)
- Jazz: 38-74 (51.4%)
Three-point shooting/percentage
- Nets: 7-29 (24.1%)
- Jazz: 12-26 (46.2%)
Rebounds
- Nets: 42
- Jazz: 45
Assists
- Nets: 12
- Jazz: 25
Steals
- Nets: 6
- Jazz: 7
Blocks
- Nets: 3
- Jazz: 5
Turnovers
- Nets: 12
- Jazz: 14
Fouls
- Nets: 24
- Jazz: 25
Free throws
- Nets: 18-24
- Jazz: 24-34
Points in paint
- Nets: 38
- Jazz: 42
Fast break points
- Nets: 6
- Jazz: 7
Bench points
- Nets: 56
- Jazz: 24
Largest lead
- Nets: The Nets never held a lead in the game, sadly
- Jazz: 21
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Key Plays
Trevor Booker made his return to Utah, starting off with a big dunk. Brook Lopez had another huge block in the second…
BROOK SAYS NO! ✋✋✋#Nets https://t.co/myVIO7zRbV
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 4, 2017
But, the momentum shifted in the third. After an absolutely filthy Gordon Hayward dunk, the Jazz broke away. The Utah lead ballooned to 20 points towards the end of the third quarter. Brooklyn’s turnovers piled up, and they were unable to close the deficit. The fourth quarter was garbage time, with both teams emptying their benches as the game closed.
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Top Performers
Nets
- Brook Lopez: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Quincy Acy: 18 points, 2 rebounds, 2 three point field goals made
Jazz
- George Hill: 34 points, 7 assists, 10-12 shooting
- Derrick Favors: 19 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists