Collin Sexton led the Utah Jazz with 24 points in their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. He played 31 minutes and shot a perfect 7-of-7 from the field. Sexton also contributed five assists as the Jazz fell short, losing 136-123.
What It Means
Sexton’s performance marked his second time this season scoring over 20 points in consecutive games. He exceeded his scoring projection by nine points and his assist projection by one. This season, he is averaging 18.2 points per game, ranking first on his team and 13th among point guards in the league. Sexton has finished in the top five at his position for points in nearly 39% of games this year, showing consistent offensive contributions.
