Kyle Filipowski, another very good review for Jazz

« That’s the intensity of the game, with a little rivalry between the Duke players! », he smiles Kyle Filipowski to whom one the journalist points out that he didn’t hesitate to push Cooper Flagg during the match. Two former “Blue Devils” were among the main protagonists this matchup between the Jazz and the Mavs.

While the Texas rookie signed a Dantesque match, writing a new page in history thanks to his precociousness, the Jazz’s interior behaved perfectly in accordance with Keionte George etc Lauri Markkanenthe two most prolific domestic players with 37 and 33 points.

Pivot reclaimed the starting spot in Jusuf Nurkic’s absence and he responded in a big way. Even if it took a while to see him get into his game. The author of 7 points in the first part, in the third quarter he struggled to express himself.

Not in the fourth in which he was freed: a 3-pointer in semi-transition at the head of the racket, a “floater” near the circle, a strong penetration in front of Cooper Flagg who drew a foul, another “2+1” under the circle to allow his team to go back in front with a minute left…

His best match of the year

The 2024 No. 32 pick was ubiquitous and contributed greatly to his team’s return to “money time,” until overtime won. ” Flip had an amazing match », qualifies Will Hardy when he sees his final stats: 25 points (9/13 shooting including 2/4 from distance), 9 rebounds for 29 estimates.

« He takes time. Things are slowing down for him. He knows where others are, even without looking. And it’s like Keyonte, he’s continued to work on his game. Not surprisingly. He is strong on the ball and makes the decisive moves we need », greets his evening racket partnerLauri Markkanen.

In terms of production, the numbers are about the same as last year, with an average of 10 units per evening. With, as during the rookie season, a significant capacity for adaptation because he is regularly mobilized in the five before returning to the bench.

« Every night is different in the NBA, you have to adapt to the style of the moment, the atmosphere of the night, and I think that’s what I bring best: the ability to adapt to these different situations, whether you’re playing the 4 position or the 5 position. Being prepared for all of that really helps you feel more comfortable “, concludes the 22-year-old.

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.