NBA Australia Watch: Dante Exum This Week (Nov. 12 To 19, 2014)
The Utah Jazz notched a 2-1 win-loss record in three games played this week, Nov. 12 to Nov. 19, 2014 with Dante Exum getting his regular minutes off the bench. Exum’s Jazz won against the Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks but lost to Toronto Raptors. Exum failed to reach in double-figure scoring three times but had consistent playing time averaging 16.6 minutes per game in this stretch. Jazz head coach Quin Snyder is still trusting him with an
How have the 19-year-old combo guard fared so far in the 2014-2015 NBA Season? Check the Dante Exum highlights recaps here:
Exum’s Debut Week (Oct. 29 to Nov. 3)
Exum’s Getting Comfortable (Nov. 5 to Nov. 10)
And here’s how the Australian performed this week, with game-by-game recaps:
Exum vs. New York Knicks (Nov. 14, 2014)
The Jazz edged the Knicks at the Madison Square Garden in New York, 102-100 featuring an explosion from franchise player Gordon Hayward who finished with 33 points. Exum contributed 3 markers taking all of his shots from behind the arc. He was 1-of-3 from the field. Exum also added 2 assists but had 3 turnovers.
Exum vs. Toronto Raptors (Nov. 15, 2014)
In the second night of a back-to-back, the Jazz competed in the first half against the Raptors, which is currently one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Toronto is 8-2 for the season. Exum finished with 6 points on 2-of-4 field goals and had 2 rebounds and 2 assists. However, he had another three turnover evening as with the previous night against the Knicks.
Exum vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Nov. 19, 2014)
The Jazz trailed by nine at the end of the first quarter against the Thunder on Wednesday. Utah fought back and dominated Oklahoma City the rest of the way. Exum had 9 points on just 15 minutes on the floor and added 5 assists. All of his shots came from the three point line hitting 3-of-5 shots from the rainbow area.
Dante Exum and the Utah Jazz visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday before taking on the New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls at home on Saturday and Monday.
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