SALT LAKE CITY — Late Saturday evening, the Utah Jazz Twitter account asked followers: “What adjective best describes Joe Ingles’ game?”
The answers piled in: Saucy. Wondrous. Crafty. Silky. Deceiving. Wholesome.
How about surprising? Specifically, as of late, his surprising ability as ball-handler and distributor.
During last week’s 3-1 record, Ingles — my Jazz MVP of the week — got his shot back as he averaged 16 points while shooting 60 percent from three, but he also kept on dishing and diming with six assists per game. Against Chicago on Saturday night, in only 27 minutes, Ingles gave out five assists (the two previous games it was seven apiece).