SALT LAKE CITY — Joe Ingles showed he can troll opponents — even before he drains a shot.
During last night's 117-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Ingles told "I'm shooting it," to his defender Jusuf Nurkic before doing just that — and making it.
Ingles had a strong game overall in the Jazz's first Christmas Day appearance since 1997, giving out seven assists while also making 6 of 11 shots on his way to 15 points.
NBA rankings
Meanwhile the Jazz are climbing NBA media's power rankings — even before taking into account their Christmas Day victory.