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The Jazz aren’t worried about Darryn Peterson’s slow start. Here’s why.

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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Every game, Utah rookie guard Darryn Peterson looks a little more confident on the court. That newfound swagger sometimes leads to audacious moments, as it did in Utah’s overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Look no further than the second quarter when Peterson used a wraparound dribble, stepped up to the 3-point line and made a bucket over the outstretched arms of Carter Bryant.

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