Jazz PG Burke still playing on time restriction
Trey Burke will get his first start for the Jazz Sunday against a Russell Westbrook-less Oklahoma City Thunder.
Deseret News' Jody Genessy reports Burke will still be on a minutes restriction as he works his way back from a broken finger.
It's been 6 weeks since Trey Burke broke right index finger. He still has a time restriction after playing 12 minutes Wednesday, 20 Friday.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) November 24, 2013
Trey Burke said he almost has full mobility in right index finger. "I’m still trying to get it to cooperate with me." Mostly feels good.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) November 24, 2013
The rookie expressed his appreciation for head coach Tyrone Corbin trusting him with an NBA start, though he won't see OKC star Russell Westbrook on the court.
Burke on not facing Westbrook: "Definitely a little bit of a disappointment." Said Jazz need to take advantage of "dynamic" star's absence.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) November 24, 2013