Although Lauri Markkanen continued to be absent due to injury, the Jazz first-round rookie center Walker Kessler defended the team’s restricted area with excellent performance and set a rare record in today’s game against the Wolves.
Kessler scored 20 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks in 9 of 13 shots, becoming the first rookie to finish at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a single game after Gorgui Dieng in 2014; In addition, Kessler became the first rookie after Alonzo Mourning to complete the double 20 with at least 65% shooting rate in the game.
Udn reporter Cai Jialin/comprehensive foreign report
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:57 a.m
Although Lauri Markkanen continued to be absent due to injury, the Jazz first-round rookie center Walker Kessler defended the team’s restricted area with excellent performance and set a rare record in today’s game against the Wolves.
Kessler scored 20 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks in 9 of 13 shots, becoming the first rookie to finish at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a single game after Gorgui Dieng in 2014; In addition, Kessler became the first rookie after Alonzo Mourning to complete the double 20 with at least 65% shooting rate in the game.
Casslon was selected by the Grizzlies in the 22nd place in the first round on the draft day, and then traded to the wolves the next day; At the beginning of July, with the transaction of Rudy Gobert, he transferred from Minnesota to Salt Lake City.
“My grandfather and father are from Minnesota, and I have relatives here. It’s interesting to play here,” Kessler said. He has served as the starter in the last four games, averaging 13.5 points, 13.3 rebounds and 3 blocking attacks. His performance is amazing.
“For us, Kessler today is a shining new star. He has brought an impact on the game, which I think many people didn’t expect.” Sir veteran Mike Conley talked about the new star.
Seven of the Jazz team scored more than two figures in this game, and the fourth quarter showed an amazing shooting rate. The team made 15 of 18 shots, with a shooting rate of more than 80%. The team scored 39 points in a single quarter, overcoming the disadvantage of being 10 points behind, and finally performed the reverse show 126 to 125.
Jordan Clarkson scored 21 points, Collin Sexton’s substitute contributed 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Ochai Agbaji scored 17 points. Conley scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Jarred Vanderbilt scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
Anthony Edwards scored the highest 29 points in the Wolf Group. He hit 4 3-pointers in this game, becoming the youngest player to hit 500 3-pointers in history; Kyle Anderson scored 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and D’Angelo Russell scored 21 points and 7 assists.