SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz teammates KJ Martin and Keyonte George combined for an exciting alley-oop in Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets.
The highlight-reel play came together in the third quarter as the Jazz trimmed the Rockets’ double-digit lead to eight.
The alley-oop was made possible thanks to rookie Kyle Filipowski, who stole the ball on one end and fed George with a quick outlet pass.
we call that mountain air 🌬️#TakeNote | @kj__martin pic.twitter.com/0LRqMjkE0P
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2025
KJ Martin Catches Alley-Oop From Keyonte George
KJ Martin was having one of his better games with the Jazz including his alley-oop in the third quarter.
The forward started hot in Utah after the trade deadline, but has cooled off in recent weeks, averaging just 4.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in his last 10 games with the Jazz.
before we jump into the third quarter, let’s take another look at this one 👀😌 pic.twitter.com/FeFykpJUdb
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2025
Against the Rockets, Martin’s former team, the forward recorded six points on a perfect 3-3 shooting from the field to go with two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes on the floor.
Martin’s $8 million contract is non-guaranteed with the Jazz next season.
The Jazz acquired Martin with a second-round pick in exchange for Dennis Schroder.
Jazz Wrap Six Game Homestand
Thursday’s matchup was the final contest of a six-game homestand for the Jazz, who were just 1-4 in their five previous meetings in Salt Lake City.
After facing the Rockets, the Jazz will head out on the road for a five-game road trip before playing their final two home games of the season. The regular season will end with a one-off road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 13.
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The Jazz will face a tough back-to-back on Friday, traveling to Denver to face the Nuggets after hosting the red-hot Rockets.
With just nine games left to play, the Jazz are tied with the Washington Wizards for hte worst record in the NBA at 16-47.
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