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It’s been an impressive two-game stretch for the Utah Jazz and second-year wing Brice Sensabaugh.

Following an eye-catching 34-point performance vs. the Miami Heat in a victory on Saturday, Sensabaugh followed up on Sunday in the second leg of a back-to-back with another impressive showing, posting 27 points against the Orlando Magic to help the Jazz get their second two-game win streak of the 2024 season.

After the win vs. the Magic, Jazz head coach Will Hardy spoke about what he’s seen from Sensabaugh during his electric two-game stint.

“We talk a lot with our young players about, ‘this is an every night business,’ and the best players are the best players because of their consistency,” Hardy said “I’m not saying that I expect Brice to score over 25 points every game, but I thought it was a big step for him, his confidence, his belief in the work he’s doing to have this game two nights in a row.”

In 28 minutes, Sensabaugh had 27 points, paired with three rebounds on 11-19 shooting from the field and a stellar 5-6 clip from three.

For a game that was a homecoming of sorts for the second-year wing, it made the night that much sweeter.

“Then there’s the human part, Brice is from Orlando,” Hardy continued.

“So, to come home on the second night of a back-to-back after a massive game last night, I just feel happy for him that he was able to have a good game back home in front of all of his people.”

Now through his second season, averaging 9.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists on 48.7% shooting from the field and 42.7% from three. Since coming from in and out of the G League for his rookie season and this year, the Ohio State product has now staked his claim as a staple of Utah’s rotation going forward.

“It’s definitely encouraging to see how Brice has continued to fight early in his career.

I’ve talked a lot about how last year, he didn’t get very much opportunity.

Early in this year, he wasn’t getting a ton of opportunity. But, he’s stayed focused and poised, and he’s definitely earning minutes.”