Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson needed one game to settle in. Then he took over.
The Salt Lake Tribune • • sports
Key Points:
- Utah rookie guard Darryn Peterson showed significant improvement in his second preseason game, scoring 23 points with 10-for-18 shooting, after a shaky first outing.
- Head coach Will Hardy had predicted Peterson would settle in, noting the rookie was trying too hard to be perfect in his debut but played more freely and confidently in the second game.
- Peterson demonstrated strong offensive skills, including good decision-making, pace, footwork, and the ability to create separation, which impressed Hardy despite some minor mistakes.
- Despite the Jazz losing 117-106 to the Nuggets, Peterson’s performance stood out as a promising sign for his development and potential impact on the team.
- Peterson himself said the game felt slower and more manageable in his second outing, suggesting he is quickly adjusting to the NBA pace and competition.
