Live broadcast, February 2nd, Jazz defeated the Raptors today 131-128. After the game, Jazz coach Hardy talked about the team players Kessler and Conley in an interview.
Speaking of Kessler, Hardy said: “His vitality inspires the whole team. If you are an outside defender, you will be more aggressive when you know there are teammates behind you. Kessler began to gain a reputation in the league. When he met him, other players would change their attack direction.”
Speaking of veteran Conley, Hardy continued: “Conley is such a stable force for us at the end of the competition. He has established a good relationship with me in what we want to do, he is also communicating well with the team.”
Kessler made 8 out of 10 shots, 1 out of 3 free throws, 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 cap. He has already scored 7 cap twice in a single game this season and is the only player in the league to do this.
Conley made 5 of the 8 shots, 0 of the 3-point goal, 9 of the 9 free throws, and handed over 19 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists.