The Utah Jazz took care of business on game one of their three-game road trip, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by the final score of 109-95. Before this game started we were all made well aware of the Bucks ability to cause havoc on defense, and turn that into transition scoring opportunities.
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Utah Jazz midseason grades
… Rudy Gobert’s ability to affect shots is a key part of Utah’s elite defense. Picture Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports One could look at the Jazz’s offensive stats and then at their current standing in the conference and division and be confused …
Griffin dominates and Clippers beat Jazz 88-72
Blake Griffin had 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled over the Utah Jazz 88-72 on Monday night. The Clippers controlled the game for all but a short stretch of the first quarter while the Jazz had a horrific shooting night.
Utah Jazz, missing Derrick Favors, can’t keep up with gritty Memphis Grizzlies
The Jazz lost for the third time in four games since their season-best spurt, falling 102-95 Saturday to a Memphis Grizzlies team that simply outmanned them on their own home court. Utah simply didn’t have an answer for the Memphis trio of Zach Randolph , All-Star center Marc Gasol and Mike Conley .
Are the Utah Jazz contenders or pretenders?
… a key piece of the Jazz team this year, offering veteran leadership to a young team. Photo by: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports The Jazz are being led by some outstanding players from every age-range. George Hill, the veteran point guard acquired via …
NBA Wrap: Smokin’ Joe helps Jazz home
NBA: Rodney Hood top scores with 27 points as the Jazz ease to an impressive 110-77 victory over the Pistons. Dante Exum was in action again with the Utah Jazz, playing eight minutes off the bench, finishing with one assist, 1-4 in field goals and 0-2 in three-pointers.
NBARecap: Jazz overwhelm Pistons
Utah’s backcourt of George Hill, Gordon Hayward, and Rodney Hood combined for 69 points, while knocking down 15 three’s, in the Jazz’s 110-77 win over the Pistons.
Gameday: Jazz @ Raptors, Jan. 5
The Toronto Raptors are finally back at home. They say the first home game after a long road trip feels like a road game still, given the unfamiliarity and short lead time to settle in, but the Raptors will surely be thankful to be in Toronto nonetheless.