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Alec Burks makes circus shot against Warriors
Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks scored a basket on an amazing circus shot during the third quarter of Tuesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. Burks pulled off some incredible acrobatics as he threw the ball over his shoulder off the glass with two defenders trying to block the shot. Burks came off the bench and scored 13 points in the 115-101 Jazz victory. Video...
Alec Burks Finishes A Crazy Sequence With A Two-Handed Alley Oop
Mark EvansThe NBA season can’t come quickly enough. Even the preseason is giving us some serious highlights.
We showed you Tim Duncan’s coast-to-coast play, Andre Drummond’s reverse alley-oop, and now the Utah Jazz are joining in on the fun. This crazy sequence is getting us pumped for the season to start up.
You can see the video below:
There’s a lot to take in about this...
POTD 10/20/12: Alec Burks on Marqus Blakely
Something about the LA Clippers coming to town… it seems to bring the flare out of the Utah Jazz. Last January, the term “Salt Lob City” was coined during a 108-79 blowout at Energy Solutions Arena, kick starting Jeremy Evans’ dunk contest campaign. Evans finished a pair of alley-oops that bookended a five-minute fourth quarter run during which numerous dunks were completed...
Burks Scores 31 In Utah's 84-80 Win Over 76ers
Alec Burks scored 31 points on 14 shots from the floor to lead the Jazz.
Jazz 96, Trail Blazers 94
Rookie Alec Burks scored 18 points and NBA Slam Dunk champ Jeremy Evans led a 10-0 fourth-quarter run as the playoff-bound Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 96-94 Thursday night.
Utah finished the season on a five-game winning streak and will face top-seeded San Antonio in a first-round Western Conference matchup starting Sunday.
J.J. Hickson scored 20 points and Jonny...
Via Fox Sports
April 26, 2012
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The Breakdown: Why Alec Burks Could Get Raja Bell's Minutes
Having just passed the midway point of the 2012 NBA season, I thought it a good time to offer a comprehensive look at some of the Jazz rookies and sophomores.My focus of this piece will be centered on the development and future of Alec Burks.Much has been made about the youngsters on the team this year. Never (at least in my memory) has a Jazz team featured four lottery picks...
Via The Utah Jazz Blog
March 10, 2012
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Alec Burks Was Freed...But A Forgettable Night On Bourbon Street
This was a forgettable game. A game that hurts.Back to back or not...it was a winnable game.A night after an inspired performance in Memphis, the Jazz come up empty handed in New Orleans against the Hornets. After spending a team building day remembering history, they resort back to old habits. Turnovers, lack of energy, no offensive flow...need I go on? This was ugly basketball...
Via The Utah Jazz Blog
February 13, 2012
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Utah Jazz notes: Alec Burks enjoying crazy dream of life in NBA
Utah Jazz notes: Alec Burks enjoying crazy dream of life in NBA
By Brian T. Smith
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 28, 2011 11:21PM MDT
Denver • Alec Burks used one word to capture all his feelings and emotions: crazy.
A year ago, Burks was a sleek, athletic guard for the Colorado Buffaloes. Now he’s a backup wing for the Jazz.
The No. 12 overall pick of the 2011 NBA...
Via Salt Lake Tribune
December 29, 2011
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Utah Jazz: Rookie guard Alec Burks is ready to burn
Utah Jazz: Rookie guard Alec Burks is ready to burn
By Brian T. Smith
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 14, 2011 04:20PM MDT
Tyrone Corbin’s eyes lit up.
The Jazz coach had just been asked about rookie guard Alec Burks. What makes Burks unique? What separates him from the rest? What do you see in the kid, coach?
Grit, Corbin said. Fight. A confident, consistent attack...
Via Salt Lake Tribune
December 14, 2011
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Burks trying to make an impression on Utah Jazz
Burks trying to make an impression on Utah Jazz
By Tony Jones
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 13, 2011 01:42PM MDT
In a lockout exhibition contest three weeks ago at Salt Lake Community college, Alec Burks made quite the impression with his athleticism, his ability to drive to the basket and, most important, with his improved jumper.
A few days into training camp, the...
Via Salt Lake Tribune
December 13, 2011
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