SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz Center Walker Kessler scored the 1,000th point of his NBA career during the first half of Utah’s game against the Charlotte Frelons.
Walker Kessler reaches milestone against Hornets
The Hornets hosted the Jazz at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, January 25.
With 11:22 left in the second quarter, Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk threw a pass in the paint to Kessler. The sophomore center recovered the ball before completing the alley-oop with a layup. Kessler’s bucket gave the Georgia native 1,000 points during his professional career. It also gave the Jazz a 49-26 lead.
Midway through the second quarter, the Jazz held a 65-35 lead. Kessler had eight points on 4-5 baskets. He added four rebounds and three blocks in 10 minutes on the hardwood.
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-Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 28, 2024
Later in the quarter, Kessler turned away a shot from Hornets forward Brandon Miller for the 275th block of his career.
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-Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 28, 2024
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This season, the Auburn product is averaging 8.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 2.7 blocks and 0.5 steals in 23.8 minutes per game.
Utah’s game against Charlotte is broadcast on KJZZ, Jazz+, NBA League Pass, KSL sports area (97.5FM), KSLSports.comand the KSL Sports app.
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Jazz vs. Hornets
Saturday’s game was Utah’s first meeting against Charlotte this season.
The Jazz will host the Hornets in less than a month. Charlotte’s return trip to Utah will be played at the Delta Center on Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. MT.
The Hornets hosted the Jazz in North Carolina with a 10-33 record, including 5-15 at the Spectrum Center. Utah is 23-23 this season. However, the Jazz are just 8-17 behind Salt Lake City.
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Charlotte entered the day on a two-game losing streak after suffering losses to Detroit and Houston.
The Jazz arrived in North Carolina after beating the Washington Wizards to end a three-game streak. Before Utah’s losing streak, the Jazz had won six straight games.
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