Jazz's Keyonte George: Finishes season on high note
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George provided 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and four assists over 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 loss to Golden State.
George finished the campaign on a strong note after registering 20 or more points in three of his last five appearances. Despite sharing backcourt duties with Jordan Clarkson (back) and Collin Sexton (illness), George took over the starting point guard role on Feb. 12 after the deadline and thrived, emerging as a viable long-term piece in Utah's rebuilding process. He finishes the season with averages of 13.0 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Leads starters in scoring in win
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George ended with 14 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and two assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 110-109 victory over the Clippers.
George led all Jazz starters in scoring while ending as one of six players with a double-digit point total to boost Utah offensively in a close victory. George has provided the Jazz with a nice offensive lift as of late, tallying 14 or more points in three of his last four outings. In those four contests, he has connected on at least two threes in every game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Goes for 20 points Thursday
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George had 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 124-121 victory over the Rockets.
George was one of Utah's best players in the win over the Rockets, and while this was his 11th game with 20 or more points, it was also the second time he accomplished this feat over his last three appearances. The rookie point guard should enjoy a heavy workload in the final two games of the campaign.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Posts 25 points in defeat
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George contributed 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to Golden State.
George bounced back after a poor shooting night Friday against the Clippers. The 2023 first-round pick shot 50 percent from the floor and drilled four three-pointers, marking his highest total beyond the arc since drilling five threes against the Celtics on March 12. With Jordan Clarkson (back) sidelined, George should see plenty of playing time in the backcourt as the season draws to a close.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Struggles from deep Saturday
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George supplied 15 points (4-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Saturday's 147-119 loss to the Rockets.
George has plenty of potential, but as a rookie who's still getting used to the pace of the NBA, he's going to have a few subpar outings like Saturday's performance, especially when matched up against an experienced floor general in Fred VanVleet. George still posted a decent stat line, but there's no question he struggled badly with his shot. He'll aim to bounce back in another complicated matchup against the Mavericks on Monday.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Leads from deep again as top scorer
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George racked up 26 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, six assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 loss to the Celtics.
George has been stellar from deep as of late, once again leading all Utah players in points, assists and threes made. George has connected on five or more threes in three of his last four contests, scoring north of 25 points in all three of those outings. He has also distributed at least six assists in two straight contests.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Strong from deep as top scorer
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George notched 29 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and five rebounds over 38 minutes in Saturday's 142-121 loss to Denver.
George led all Jazz players in threes made, scoring and assists while ending one point shy of the 30-point mark in a balanced performance. George, who also hauled in a handful of rebounds, recorded his fourth game of the season with 29 or more points while tallying his sixth contest with at least five threes. Saturday's performance marked the first game of the year in which George finished with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Starting against Denver
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George (illness) is starting against the Nuggets on Saturday.
George was unable to play Wednesday against the Bulls after leaving Monday's game against the Wizards early. The last time he was healthy, George erupted for 31 points on 12-of-23 shooting versus the Heat on March 2.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Recovered from illness
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George (illness) is not listed on Utah's injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
George attempted to play through an illness Monday versus the Wizards, but he ultimately left early. The point guard subsequently missed the team's following game against the Bulls on Wednesday. With a few days off to recover, it looks like George should be available to take on his usual workload at point guard against the Nuggets, assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Downgraded to out
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George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
George attempted to play through the illness Wednesday but lasted just six minutes before being removed. Kris Dunn and Talen Horton-Tucker are candidates for expanded roles in George's absence, but Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton will presumably lead Utah's backcourt in usage.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Done for night
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George won't return to Monday's game against Washington due to an illness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. He finished with zero points (0-2 FG), one rebound and one assist in six minutes.
George was cleared to play after being listed as questionable heading into Monday, but he exited in the first quarter and the Jazz promptly decided to shut him down for the rest of the night. Kris Dunn and Talen Horton-Tucker will likely cover most of the minutes at point guard for the remainder of Monday's contest.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Dealing with illness
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George is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards due to an illness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George is a late addition to the injury report and may join Walker Kessler (foot) and Lauri Markkanen (quad) on the sidelines. It's a tough break for the rookie, who's averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds over his last 14 appearances (eight starts).
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Scores team-high 31 points
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George had 31 points (12-23 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 43 minutes during Saturday's 126-120 loss to the Heat.
George led the Jazz with 31 points, tallying double-digit scoring for the sixth time in the past seven games. While his points production has been trending in the right direction, George still has a couple of glaring holes in his fantasy game. He has been outside the top 150 over the past two weeks due to his poor efficiency and lack of defensive contributions. With that said, he remains a must-roster player, especially as the Jazz continue to lean more into their youth.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Top distributor to boost offense
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George reeled in 19 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes in Thursday's 115-107 loss to Orlando.
George led all players in Thursday's contest in assists while finishing perfect from the free-throw line and posting a team-high-tying point total in a near double-double performance. George has handed out nine or more dimes in five games this season, and this was his first with at least 10 points. He has now tallied 18 or more points in 11 outings, including in two of his last five appearances.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Struggles offensively in win
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George finished Sunday's 128-109 victory over San Antonio with seven points (3-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes.
George salvaged a poor shooting night by adding production across all major categories. Although it does appear as though George is going to feature in the starting lineup for the remainder of the season, his upside remains limited. He should probably be rostered in most leagues but typically only offers upside in a couple of categories, those being threes and assists.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Named starter going forward
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George is expected to remain the starting point guard for the Jazz following Monday's 129-107 loss to the Warriors, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. He finished with five points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound and four assists in 29 minutes.
George struggled to find his shooting touch in this one, but head coach Will Hardy noted after the game that the 20-year-old will be the starter moving forward. "It's time," said Hardy. "Keyonte stepping into that role is ultimately what's best for our team moving forward." This change means a demotion for Kris Dunn, who logged only 19 minutes in Monday's loss.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Gets starting nod Monday
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George is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Golden State.
George will make his first start since Dec. 13th, with Kris Dunn heading to the bench. George is averaging 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 28.6 minutes per game across 16 prior starts this season.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Posts double-double off bench
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George ended with 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 123-108 win over the Bucks.
George was surprisingly active on the boards against Milwaukee, setting a career high with 10 rebounds after grabbing no more than six in any of his 18 previous contests since the start of the new year. The double-double was the point guard's first as a pro and helped him net a plus-16 point differential in the comeback victory. George has shown some intriguing skills in his rookie campaign, but he's been too inconsistent to be a viable fantasy option in standard leagues. That said, he may be figuring things out on offense, as he's now recorded double-digit points in a career-high five straight games.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Scores 21 points off bench
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George amassed 21 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 147-114 loss to the Nets.
George has not recorded a start since Dec. 13, but he seems to be performing well in a reserve role for the time being, as he might end up as the Jazz's starting point guard if the likes of Collin Sexton and/or Jordan Clarkson end up getting traded before the deadline. George has scored in double digits in five of his last eight outings, a span in which he's averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game. Even if he has a limited role for the time being, his upside is high enough to hang on to him in most formats, especially in dynasty leagues.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Comes up big late in win
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George totaled 21 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 117-109 victory over the Heat.
George finished as Utah's second-leading scorer Saturday, notching just one fewer point than Collin Sexton. Whereas Sexton posted most of his production in the first half, George was particularly effective in the fourth quarter, when he scored 12 points, half of which came on a pair of late three-pointers that helped the Jazz hang onto a narrow lead. This was the point guard's third game since returning from a foot injury that sidelined him for six straight contests. He's been a reserve since his return, averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 triples over the trio of games.
