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Brooklyn Nets vs. Utah Jazz Takeaways and Grades

By Charles Maniego

Mar 3, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) in the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) in the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 3, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) in the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) in the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

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…

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