Svi Mykhailiuk contributed significantly for the Utah Jazz against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, scoring 13 points and handing out 7 assists. He played just 18 minutes but made a strong impact with his performance. The Jazz lost the game by a score of 114-106.
What It Means
Mykhailiuk’s performance against the Suns was notable as he exceeded his projected points and assists by significant margins. This season, he averages 8.1 points per game, but when starting, he boosts that average to 13.4 points per game. His assist numbers are usually lower at 1.5 per game, making his seven assists stand out even more. Despite limited playing time this season, Mykhailiuk has managed to finish in the top five at his position in points, rebounds, and assists in a few games.
