SALT LAKE CITY — Determining whether racking up assists is more a function of good ball movement or players merely making shots can be tricky, but there’s no denying that the Utah Jazz have had particular success in the helping department over the last week.
For three consecutive games, the Jazz have reached the 30-assist mark, as they got 30 and 35 in wins over the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers, respectively, then hit 35 again in a one-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
The 30 mark is notable given that the Warriors lead the league in assists per game for the season at just 27.