[autotag]Kyle Filipowski[/autotag], now a member of the Utah Jazz, scored his first career points in the NBA on Tuesday night during a game against the Sacramento Kings.
Early in the second quarter, the former Duke basketball star got the ball in the post against six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan. The rookie took advantage of his size against the 6-foot-6 DeRozan, spinning to his left and quickly getting to the basket for an easy layup.
Filipowski didn’t stop there, either. He made five of his 10 shots from the floor, including a pair of 3-pointers, to finish with 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists in the 113-96 loss.
Before Tuesday’s loss, Filipowski had only played nine minutes across two NBA appearances. He had two assists and a rebound between those games, only taking one shot.
Filipowski becomes the latest Blue Devil with an impressive game during the early parts of the season. Paolo Banchero, a former No. 1 overall pick, put together his first 50-point game on Monday night, and defending NBA champion Jayson Tatum dropped a 37-point double-double in his season opener.
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 30, 2024