Quickley Drops Season-High 34
Quickley Drops Season-High 34 as Raptors Hold Off Jazz 118-109 Despite Kessler’s 25 Rebounds
Quickley scores season-high 34 points as Raptors overcome Kessler's 25 boards and beat Jazz 118-109
TORONTO (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a dominant rebounding effort by Walker Kessler to beat the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday night. Quickley added five rebounds, five assists and three steals in the Raptors' third straight win. Scottie Barnes had 22 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
Jazz's Walker Kessler accomplishes wild first-half feat vs. Raptors
Walker Kessler grabbed 18 rebounds in the first half of Friday's game between the Jazz and Raptors, setting a season record.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, right, attempts a shot in the final seconds an NBA basketball game as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, left, and forward John Collins (20) defend during the second half Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Salt Lake City.
A flip to Collins in the paint who instinctively sent a touch pass to the awaiting Kessler reminded Minnesota why his spot on the block is commonly referred to as "the dunker's spot". Kessler ...
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