Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Productive finish in starting role
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Filipowski provided 15 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 29 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 116-105 loss to the Timberwolves.
The rookie second-rounder received plenty of starting opportunities throughout 2024-25, especially after the rebuilding Jazz gradually began to shut some of their key players down. Filipowski averaged 16.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 30.1 minutes across his last 18 games as a starter during the regular season. Even on a healthier Utah team, Filipowski may have flashed enough upside during this period to carve out a stable role in the second unit for next year.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Double-double against OKC
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Filipowski chipped in 15 points (7-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 145-111 loss to the Thunder.
It was the 13th double-double of the season for the rookie big man. Filipowski has started 10 straight games for the lottery-bound Jazz, averaging 14.8 points, 10.8 boards, 1.9 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.7 minutes a contest as he looks to lock down a significant role in the team's 2025-26 frontcourt.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Sets new career-high scoring mark
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Filipowski amassed 30 points (13-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 133-126 overtime victory over the Trail Blazers.
Filipowski has shown massive progress during the second half of the season, but there's no question Wednesday was the best game of his career by a wide margin. The former Duke standout established career-high marks in points and rebounds, but he also matched his previous season-best outputs in steals and blocks. Filipowski has started in Utah's last nine games and has posted solid results, averaging 14.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks per game in that stretch.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Strong defensive effort in start
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Filipowski ended Wednesday's 143-105 loss to the Rockets with six points (3-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes.
Making his sixth straight start, the rookie center recorded multiple blocks and steals for the second time during that stretch, although he failed to score in double digits for the first time. Filipowski is averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 boards, 1.7 threes, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks during that stretch.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Double-doubles Monday
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Filipowski closed with 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 13 rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Monday's 110-106 loss to the Hornets.
Filipowski recorded his second straight double-double, continuing what has been a productive late-season stretch. With John Collins and Lauri Markkanen missing a sizeable chunk of the past month, Filipowski has been thrust into a consistent role. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 14.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers in 27.2 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Double-doubles in Denver
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Filipowski posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 129-93 loss to the Nuggets.
Making his fourth straight start and ninth in 16 appearances in March, Filipowski recorded his 10th double-double of the season while holding his own in a matchup with Nikola Jokic. Filipowski is averaging 15.2 points, 7.5 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.9 threes and 0.9 steals on the month while shooting 53.0 percent from the floor in 25.1 minutes a contest, and with the Jazz seemingly in no rush to get Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) and Walker Kessler (illness) back onto the court, the rookie center could continue to see an elevated workload.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Posts 16 points in defeat
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Filipowski amassed 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Rockets.
The Jazz have two players up for Rookie of the Year consideration, but Filipowski's numbers probably won't be enough to unseat standouts like Stephon Castle or Zaccharie Risacher. Nevertheless, the Duke product has excelled under pressure amid Utah's several injury troubles throughout the season. Filipowski is having a very productive month, averaging 15.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 15 games in March.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Logs 13 points in loss
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Filipowski logged 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 140-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
Although Filipowski has been effective amid John Collins's (ankle) absence, the former turned in a tepid line during a hapless performance by the team. The rookie is a critical part of Utah's future plans, so he'll get every opportunity to produce as the team languishes through the rest of the schedule.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Tallies double-double in start
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Filipowski provided 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), 13 rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Sunday's 120-91 loss to the Cavaliers.
Filipowski got the starting nod Sunday and led the way for Utah by tallying a team-high scoring total to go along with a team-high-tying rebound mark en route to a double-double. Filipowski recorded his second-highest rebound total of the season and now has nine double-doubles.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Starting Sunday
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Filipowski will start in Sunday's game against Cleveland.
The rookie second-round pick will supplant Svi Mykhailiuk in the starting five on Sunday. Filipowski has made five starts in March, during which he has averaged 19.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.4 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Back to bench Friday
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Filipowski is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Filipowski has fared well in a starting role of late, but he's also been productive off the bench, so his fantasy upside shouldn't change too much with his move to the second unit. Filipowski is averaging 15.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 steals across 24.4 minutes per game in 11 outings (five starts) this month.
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Leads team with 21 points Wednesday
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Filipowski recorded 21 points (8-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 win over Washington.
Filipowski bounced Micah Potter from the starting lineup Wednesday, registering a team-high scoring output. The 16-54 Jazz gave their first and second unit a relatively even workload in this one, so the rookie big man's role remains unclear at this stage of the club's lost season. Over his last six games as a starter, Filipowski has averaged 19.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 and 3.0 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Starting Wednesday vs. Washington
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Filipowski is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Filipowski will make his sixth start since the All-Star break while Micah Potter comes off the bench. Filipowski has averaged 15.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals over 24.7 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Retreating to bench Sunday
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Filipowski is not in Utah's starting lineup against Minnesota on Sunday.
Filipowski has started in four games in March, but he'll cede his spot in the starting five to Walker Kessler. Filipowski has averaged 16.9 points (on 51.1 percent shooting), 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.9 steals over 25.5 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Double-double in Friday's loss
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Filipowski finished Friday's 126-118 loss to the Raptors with 18 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes.
The double-double was his eighth of the season, six of which have come in the last 14 games. Filipowski is averaging 15.4 points, 7.7 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.1 threes and 0.8 steals in 24.6 minutes a contest over that span while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor and 48.3 percent from beyond the arc. Walker Kessler is getting frequent rests while the Jazz try to secure the NBA's worst record and hasn't played more than three games in a row since early February, so Filipowski's workload could continue to rise over the final weeks of the campaign.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Starting Friday
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Filipowski is in Utah's starting lineup against Toronto on Friday.
Filipowski will draw the start Friday as Walker Kessler is expected to be a DNP, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. As a starter this season, Filipowski has averaged 12.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists over 26.4 minutes per game.
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Hits for 25 in Sunday's loss
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Filipowski posted 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to Philadelphia.
Getting another start in place of Walker Kessler (rest), Filipowski tied his season high in points while scoring more than 20 for the third time in the last four games. The rookie center has taken on a significant role in the Utah frontcourt whether in the starting five or coming off the bench -- he's drained at least one three-pointer in eight straight contests (four starts), averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.6 threes and 0.9 steals in 26.4 minutes a game over that stretch while shooting 54.3 percent from the floor and a dazzling 52.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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