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In the final possession, Keyonte George was pushed to the floor by Marcus Smart while attempting to navigate around a screen.
The move toward this type of play is multi-layered. George was tasked with bettering his body over the summer — harder conditioning, more lifting. More stamina and more strength would increase his athleticism and allow him to withstand more physicality on drives.
Keyonte George drilled a three-pointer with 0.8 seconds left in double overtime, giving the Utah Jazz a 150 to 147 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.
Luka Doncic fell on his knee in discomfort after colliding with Keyonte George, but the Lakers star escaped any serious injury.
In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday, Keyonte George showcased his scoring prowess by dropping a season-high 35 points, leading the Utah Jazz in a 140-125 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. His impressive performance not only highlighted his potential but also raised questions about the team's overall dynamics and George's role moving forward.
George flicks his wrist, and the ball is sent on a straight-line journey to the basket. End-over-end, the backspin twirls through the air as the Delta Center holds its breath. Two overtimes and 394 collective points scored have led to this moment.
Keyonte George made 3-pointer with 2 seconds remaining in the second overtime, Lauri Markkanen scored 47 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 150-147 on Sunday night in the NBA's highest-scoring game of the season.
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