Final
Jazz conclude preseason with consecutive blowouts
Oct 27, 2006 - 3:55 AM SALT LAKE CITY (Ticker) -- The Utah Jazz finished the preseason on an offensive high.Deron Williams scored 21 points and handed out seven assists as the Jazz jumped ahead early, paving the way for a 122-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the exhibition finale for both teams.
On Tuesday, Utah (4-4) posted a 127-107 win over Denver, shooting 54 percent (44-of-81) overall and outscoring the Nuggets, 37-19, in the second quarter to take control of the game.
The Jazz implemented a similar plan Thursday, building a 40-26 lead after the opening period. A basket by Williams capped a 14-2 burst to start the second frame for a comfortable 54-28 cushion with 7:43 to go before the half. Utah led, 67-45, at the break.
First-round pick Ronnie Brewer and Andrei Kirilenko netted 13 points apiece for the Jazz, who shot 45 percent (38-of-84).
Al Harrington scored 24 points and Stephen Jackson added 19 for the Pacers, who finished the preseason with a 3-5 record.
Utah opens the regular season here against Houston on Wednesday, while Indiana visits Charlotte on the same night.
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- NBA Trade Rumor: Los Angeles Lakers interested in Mike Conley? 11:28p
- Damian Lillard Reacts to Historically Efficient 60-Point Game Thu
- Damian Lillard scores 60 as Jazz lose to Trail Blazers Thu
- Pacers final score: Magic light up Pacers 126-120 Wed
- Pacers vs. Magic Preview and Game Thread Wed
- Utah Jazz visit Portland to take on the Blazers Wed
- Jazz vs. Trail Blazers NBA Player Prop Bet Picks: Wednesday (1/25) Wed
- NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (1/25) Wed
- Pacers vs. Magic NBA Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday, January 25 (2023) Wed
- Pacers snap seven game skid with thrilling comeback over Bulls Tue
- Pacers final score: Pacers stun Bulls 116-110 Tue
- Pacers vs. Bulls Preview and Game Thread Tue