Gordon Hayward scores 31 points in Utah's loss to Boston
Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward scored 31 points during a 112-104 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, adding one rebound, four assists, one steal and four 3-pointers in 38 minutes.
What It Means:
Hayward could not best his former college coach's team as the Celtics withstood a big fourth quarter from the former Butler Bulldog. Hayward is sizzling right now with four games of 30 or more points in his last five, with averages of 29.4 points, 5.2 boards, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.6 three-pointers during that stretch.
Hayward is averaging a career best 22.6 points and 5.6 rebounds, to go with 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 34.8 minutes per game this season. He has a .535 effective field goal percentage and a nERD of 9.8, which ranks 9th-best in the NBA right now.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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