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Game 28 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder

December 11, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City ThunderGame 28 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder

Utah Jazz get off to tough start, comeback falls short in OKC.

The Utah Jazz played the second game of a back-to-back Monday night in Oklahoma City against a Thunder team sure to be looking for revenge following last year’s butt-kicking the the first round of the playoffs. .

The Jazz were trying to avoid a similar fate to what they endured in San Antonio, but again, things got off to a rocky start for Utah. The Jazz fell behind quickly and just like the previous night, the comeback just wasn’t in the cards as the Jazz drop one in OKC 122 – 113.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder

Quick Takeaways

Playing Two Opponents Each Night

It’s ridiculous to me that the Utah Jazz not only have to play each opposing BASKETBALL team night-in and night-out, but now apparently also have to play a second team at the same time.

Who is that team, you ask?

The MEAN GIRLS referees.

I know it sounds lame to blame the refs for everything, but is this not getting a little ridiculous? Rudy complains about a call which MERITED COMPLAINT, slaps a water bottle after the refs retaliated by making another PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE CALL, and the refs are still making calls like this:

In case you’re wondering how sad and petty the @OfficialNBARefs are… this was called a foul on @rudygobert27 pic.twitter.com/Jsvfjpkpfk

— The Jazz Fan Show (@JazzFanShow) December 11, 2018

PS If I’m Quin Snyder, I leave all my starters in until they all foul out in the second quarter next game.


Oh, COME ON

I made a bet last game:

Which means I’m $100 in the hole. Which means this is coming…


Are We Sure Westbrook Is Good?

The Jazz were down 29 points at a certain point during this game. Russell Westbrook was yet to get a triple-double.

Enter Russel Westbrook.

Utah Jazz pull the game within single digits in a matter of minutes.

This isn’t the first time this has happened either, which makes me wonder how good the dude ACTUALLY is.

I dunno. Just a thought.


Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder

Prop Results

Winner:

Ryan Van Dorn (8.5)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a radio show, podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Donovan Mitchell, Kelby Jones, nba, OKC, oklahoma city thunder, Rudy Gobert, russell westbrook, steven adams, UTA, utah jazz

Game 27 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

December 10, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

Game 27 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

Jazz find themselves on yet another road trip, lose opener in San Antonio.

The Utah Jazz began another road trip Sunday evening in San Antonio. On top of playing even more games on the road, the Jazz get to play them back-to-back.

Utah will be facing the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night in OKC, just a night after playing in San Antonio. Not to mention, OKC may be looking for a little revenge, but that may just be me overthinking things…

Anyways, Utah got off to a slow start before making a furious comeback, which peaked early in the 4th quarter. Unfortunately for the Jazz, the timing of the comeback was all wrong.

Jazz fall to the Spurs in San Antonio, 110 – 97.

Next up, at Oklahoma City on Monday night.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

Quick Takeaways

One Bad Quarter vs One Bad Half

The Utah Jazz scored a whopping 18 points in the first quarter Sunday in San Antonio. Luckily, one bad quarter per game is usually where Utah lives,… right?

You just hate to see the dagger so early, ya know?

Luckily, Utah was still able to put up a fight.

This is the kind of stuff I’m looking for. Not so much those first two quarters, but how the team responds when they have that kind of stretch.

Hopefully that 36-pointer, and a good fought second half translates into momentum going into OKC (see below).


OOOOOOOklahoma (ugh)

Just so you all know, I say “ugh” because honestly, Oklahoma is kind of the worst.

 

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Anyways, while Oklahoma City may be looking for a little bit of revenge after the Jazz handed it to them in the first round of last year’s playoffs, I can see this one going Utah’s direction.

Why?

For some incredibly frustrating yet unknown reason, these are the kinds of games the Utah Jazz show up for. Not the Pacers or the second game against the Spurs…

The Jazz show up for the big ones.

Heck, let’s even place the bet:


Spida Speaks w/o Speaking

The Utah Jazz were in a bad place to start the third quarter off. Fortunately, Donovan Mitchell decided to take things over, ultimately finishing the game with 27 points.

How did I know Donovan was taking the game over for his team?

Well, outside of hitting that first 3PA out of halftime, he had this look on his face that I could just… read for some reason.

It kinda looks like this, but not exactly…

and luckily, the look usually leads to a lot of this…

and a lot of this…


Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

Prop Results

Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

Winner:

Utah Jazz History Doesn't Repeat Itself... And That's OkayAndy Allred (7)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a radio show, podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Donovan Mitchell, Kelby Jones, nba, Patty Mills, Rudy Gay, Rudy Gobert, San Antonio Spurs, SAS, UTA, utah jazz, utah jazz fan show

Game 26 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets

December 8, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Game 26 Takeaways - Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets

Game 26 Takeaways

Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets

Utah Jazz gets second straight blowout win over teams from Texas.

The Utah Jazz played their second straight game at home in Salt Lake City Thursday night for what seemed like the first time all season.

The Jazz were also facing a familiar opponent, the Houston Rockets, who the Jazz faced (and lost to) in the second round of last season’s NBA playoffs.

This was the two teams second meeting this season, with Utah now holding a 2-0 advantage over Houston, beating the Rockets 118 – 91.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets

Quick Takeaways

Rudy vs The Refs (and a Bottle of Water)

You can listen to Ryan Van Dorn and myself discuss this incredible instance on Episode 10 of The Jazz Fan Show!

Listen below:

 


Houston’s Championship Window

I know this seems maybe a bit premature, but it genuinely seems to me as though the Houston Rockets know their window for a championship with this group of guys has closed.

This, obviously, isn’t even close the level of team the Utah Jazz faced (and got destroyed by) last season in the playoffs. Aside from the obvious offseason departures, and an issue with Carmelo, Houston seems like they’re playing with their heads down and not even really sure they want to be here.

My theory?

When you play the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, make it all the way to Game 07 and lose… that’s what we call a heartbreaker.

Unfortunately, not every team is able to come back the following year and compete to be at the same level.

Is Houston a good example of this? Only time will tell.


Our Road to 50 Wins…

… seems to have gotten a bit easier, not to mention the fact that this month is supposed to be absolutely brutal for the Utah Jazz and they just beat two of the “hardest” opponents.

I know it’s still not super likely, but if the Jazz have turned a corner (which I think they may have based on two blowouts over Texas teams in two tries), the special season we all expected may still be within reach.

Unfortunately, and we all knew it would be this way, we’re still going to be kicking ourselves over the dumb losses we experienced at the beginning of the season.

Here’s hoping we have the same end to this year as last.


Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets

Prop Results

utah jazz vs houston rockets

Winner:

TIE

Ryan Van Dorn (7.5) and Andy Allred (6)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a radio show, podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Chris Paul, Courtney Kirkland, Houston Rockets, Kelby Jones, NBA Referees, Rudy Gobert, utah jazz

Game 25 Takeaways | Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs

December 6, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Utah Jazz vs San Antonio SpursGame 25 Takeaways

Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs

Jazz set franchise record for 3PM in game en route to obliterating Spurs.

The Utah Jazz finally won a home game.

With San Antonio in town, many fans weren’t sure they were going to get to witness a victory in-person. However, the Jazz gave the home crowd a show, setting a franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a game with 20.

The Jazz run away with this one, which was never in doubt, 139 – 105.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs

Quick Takeaways

Shots From Deep, Obvs…

The Utah Jazz set a franchise record for 3-point attempts made in a single game Tuesday night against San Antonio. The final number of 3PA that went in?

20.

Am I the only one who thinks that number is kinda low? Doesn’t Steph Curry hit that many by himself in what seems like each and every single game he plays in?

Either way, it was nice to see the ball going through the hoop.

Here’s my question: how much of this has to do with Threezus himself, the one and only Kyle Korver?

Is shooting contagious? Tune into The Jazz Fan Show Podcast Episode 10 (Sunday morning at 9:00 AM on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM, The Zone Sports Network), where Coach Phil gives us his answer!


Everybody Eats

The highest scoring Jazz player against the Spurs was Donovan Mitchell, who led the team with…

20 points…

All I want to do with this one is leave this image here and let it marinade…


Feels Good to Finally Get One

This is gonna be short, but I just wanna say how nice it felt to watch the Utah Jazz finally run another team out of Vivint Smart Home Arena.

It’s no secret that the Jazz have been on the road a lot already this season, and when they’ve been home, they’ve been beaten time and time again.

It was just nice to see the team get a solid win at home with their home crowd in the stands.

End of takeaways.


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a radio show, podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Jazz Fan Show, Kelby Jones, Kyle Korver, nba, San Antonio Spurs, SAS, UTA, utah jazz, Utah JAzz Blog, utah jazz fan show, Utah Jazz Podcast

Game 24 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

December 4, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Game 24 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Game 24 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Utah Jazz give up big lead, lose to Heat on Wade’s late free throws.

The Utah Jazz closed out their most recent road trip Sunday evening in Miami for a matchup with the Heat and Dwyane Wade.

The Jazz jumped out to a big lead, which they held most of the game. Unfortunately for the Jazz, the Heat were able to force their way back into the game.

In the closing seconds, Wade drove to the hoop and was gifted a questionable foul call on Rudy Gobert’s solid defensive play. He’d go on to hit those two free throws, and the Heat would go on the beat the Jazz 102-100.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Quick Takeaways

Those 3-Point Blues

While the Utah Jazz opted to trade Alec Burks for Kyle Korver in an attempt to inject some life into the team’s shooting from deep, we still continue to struggle from beyond the arc.

The Jazz shot 33% from 3-point range Sunday, which isn’t HORRIBLE, but the issues lie with individuals rather than the team. For example, Donovan Mitchell made just one 3PA out of 7 on this game. Jae Crowder made just 3 of 7.

Will the Jazz find their touch before it’s too late?


Gobert Against The World

I hate to say this, but watching this game, I realized that Rudy Gobert was being outplayed on both sides of the floor by Hassan Whiteside.

I don’t think this is anything new, either. Rudy seems to play really well against run-of-the-mill opponents, but the second a physical big man bodies him up, Gobert basically just melts into mediocrity.

Now, the issue with this is that Hassan Whiteside is not really one of these players that Rudy should be struggling with. He has his own issues that he’s dealing with, including just being good at basketball… overall.

While I’m thankful for Rudy and all he does to help this team win games, it would be nice to see a little bit more consistent play regardless of opponent.


Korver Not a Savior

Kyle Korver can hit the three, that much we know.

The issue here is that everyone seems to think that the simple act of bringing Korver in is going to save the season. It’s not.

Will it help? Yes. But not enough to stand pat.

If the Jazz want to save the season, they need to bring in some scoring and solid defense from the wing position.

Any suggestions?


Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Prop Picks

Winner:

Tie

Ryan Van Dorn (7) | Andy Allred (5.5)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a radio show, podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Donovan Mitchell NBA, Jazz Fan Show, Kelby Jones, nba, ricky rubio, Rudy Gobert, Rudy Gobert Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert NBA, Ryan Van Dorn, the jazz fan show, The Zone Sports Network, TryDayTrading.com, UTA, utah jazz, utah jazz best fans, Utah JAzz Blog, Utah Jazz Donovan Mitchell, utah jazz fan show, Utah Jazz Fans, Utah Jazz Podcast

Game 23 Takeaways | Utah Jazz at Charlotte Hornets

December 2, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Game 23 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Charlotte Hornets

Game 23 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at Charlotte Hornets

Utah Jazz keep it rolling on the road as Korver joins the team.

The Utah Jazz continued their most recent east coast road trip by playing the Hornets in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte has been led by Kemba Walker as of late, who is having a career season for the Hornets, leading the team to a decent record in the east.

Utah was coming off the first game of the road trip, a good win over the Nets in Brooklyn. CLICK HERE to read more about that game.

Joining the Utah Jazz for the first time (the second time around…) was Kyle Korver, who was traded to Utah from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Alec Burks and two future second round picks. CLICK HERE to read more about that trade and listen to Episode 09 of The Jazz Fan Show podcast to get more of our takes.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at Charlotte Hornets

Quick Takeaways

Kyle Freaking Korver

I don’t want to spend too much time talking about this, because, well… EVERYONE (including us…) has had something to say about the fact that he’s back on our team.

Let me just say that I was sad to see Alec Burks go, but I think the Jazz made the right move.

Good to have you back, buddy.


Jae Freaking Crowder

Jae Crowder has been struggling as of late, there’s no denying that.

However, against the Charlotte Hornets, the dude straight up went off.

You know, it’s funny how obvious it is when Jae Crowder is feeling it. The guy lights up the stat sheet! Let’s just hope he can keep it going as we move into the gauntlet that is the next month of the season.


Donovan Freaking Mitchell

The guy had a great game at Brooklyn, but part of me wondered if it was just because most of the stadium was apparently filled up by a Mitchell Family and Friends reunion…?

Anyways, I was wrong. Although…

Does Michael Jordan attend every game that Charlotte plays? And how likely is it that his being in attendance is the reason our guys seem to play so well in Charlotte.

Heck, let’s take it one step further. Is Michael Jordan hurting his own teams ability to win because other teams always bring everything they have to impress the GOAT?


Utah Jazz at Charlotte Hornets

Prop Results

WINNER:

TIE

Kelby Jones (7.5) and Ryan Van Dorn (6.5)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: CHA, Charlotte Hornets, JazzFanShow.com, nba, TryDayTrading.com, UTA, utah jazz, Utah JAzz Blog, utah jazz fan show

Game 22 Takeaways | Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets

November 28, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Game 22 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets

Game 22 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets

Jazz start the road trip off the right way with a win in Brooklyn.

The Utah Jazz began yet another east coast road trip Wednesday night in Brooklyn against a young Nets team looking to get back on track.

This was Utah’s first game since losing another home game by a good amount, this time to the Indiana Pacers.

Donovan Mitchell returned to the lineup for the Utah Jazz after missing two games with a rib contusion suffered against the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this month. Mitchell had a large number of fans in the crowd being from the area, and he made sure to give them a show by scoring 29 points.

On the back of Mitchell’s big night, the Utah Jazz start the road trip off the right way by beating the Brooklyn Nets 101 – 91.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets

Quick Takeaways

Donovan’s New York Posse

Each time Donovan Mitchell made a shot against the Brooklyn Nets, there was a large chunk of the crowd that could be heard over the broadcast cheering.

Listen to the crowd immediately after Donovan Mitchell makes this 3-pointer at the 8:24 point of the video (video will start at 8:24 mark):

I heard reports before, during and after the game regarding all the people who were at the game cheering Donovan on, some saying the total figure was north of 100 guests in attendance.

All there to cheer on Donovan Mitchell, their hometown hero.

It’s weird how that sound of the crowd cheering Spida on in Brooklyn can be so great and so terrifying all at the same time.


Poor Play by 67% of Utah Jazz Point Guards

Ricky Rubio logged an astounding stat line for this game. He played 32 minutes, had 6 points shooting 0/9 including 0/5 from beyond the arc.

Also, I received the following text from my brother-in-law, who is severely anti-Dante Exum, during the game:

It’s one thing with Dante, but when Ricky has that kind of game, you start to wonder if something is seriously wrong.

I know we’ve seen the near 30-point games this season, but overall we haven’t been seeing the best of the Spanish Samurai.

When does Rick show up this year offensively (if at all)?


The Problem With Last Year

If you’ve watched basically any Utah Jazz game this season, chances are there’s at least been a stretch where the team was playing like they were still kinda drunk from the night before.

This has been the biggest issue with the team’s failure to meet early season expectations this season. There doesn’t seem to be any purpose to their play.

Last night it dawned on me why that may be…

When a team has a season like the Jazz did last year, and then comes back the following season with almost the exact same team, it’s gonna be hard for that team to play their hardest at the beginning if they think the end of the year will turn out the same way it did before…

Does that even make sense?

It just seems like maybe the team is banking on having the same type of run at the end of this season that they did at the end of last season. Which, in turn, leads to them not playing as hard at the beginning of the year.

The problem with that is what are the chances this team is capable of accomplishing the same type of feat as last year’s team?

That’s the problem with last year.


Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets

Prop Results

WINNER:

Kelby Jones (7)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: BRK, Brooklyn Nets, Donovan Mitchell, nba, Spencer Dinwiddie, UTA, utah jazz

Game 21 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers

November 27, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers

Game 21 Takeaways

Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers

Jazz fall to Pacers in quick stop at home before another big road trip.

The Utah Jazz played a home game for the first time in awhile Monday, returning to Salt Lake City for a quick layover before embarking on yet another east coast road trip.

Adding insult to injury, the game was the second of a back-to-back. The first, of course, being Sunday night’s victory over the Kings in Sacramento.

Donovan Mitchell sat out his second straight game with a rib contusion, originally suffered during Nov. 13’s road game in Memphis.

Utah fell to Indiana in Indianapolis last week by a large amount, and were hoping to not commit the same mistakes again. Unfortunately, another slow start doomed the Jazz, who fell to 9 – 12 on the season, losing to the Pacers 121 – 98.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers – Nov. 26, 2018

Game 21 Takeaways

Utah Jazz Fan Show - Takeaway #1

Utah Jazz Finding New Ways to Lose

So, I’ve hammered the whole “slow start” thing pretty much to death throughout the lifetime of this blog. But in my defense, the Jazz have been getting off to some pretty slow starts…

But I digress.

Let’s take a look at how the Utah Jazz started out last night against the Indiana Pacers in Salt Lake City:

Utah Jazz Fan Show

Hey… eight points isn’t THAT bad, right?

A little added focus, and we’re right back in this thing…

Utah Jazz Fan Show

Okay. Another decent quarter. No worries here.

You do realize I’ve seen Alec Burks score 11 points in like… 90 seconds or something, right?

Utah Jazz Fan Show

Yeah, yeah. I get it…

But hey, ANY team can have a tough three quarters.

I bet the Jazz will finish this one out strong and get some momentum for the road… right?

Utah Jazz Fan Show

If you zoom in, you can actually see a tiny white flag at the exact point the Jazz gave up.

Utah Jazz Fan Show

 


Utah Jazz Fan Show - Takeaway #2

Utah Jazz Reaching 50 Wins

I predicted pretty early on, in fact it may have even been before the season began, that the Utah Jazz would reach 50 wins this season.

Now that the season is 25% complete, let’s see how obtainable 50 wins will be.

The Utah Jazz currently have a record of 9 wins and 12 losses.

That means that over the final 61 games of the season, the Utah Jazz will have to win 41 games and only lose 20.

As I eyeballed the remaining schedule, I can see a Utah Jazz team ACTUALLY PLAYING WELL winning 36 more games this season.

Here’s my question:

What is the least amount of games the Utah Jazz can win during the regular season and still get a 6 seed or higher in the playoffs?


Utah Jazz Fan Show - Takeaway #3

Will We Survive the Next Month?

Let’s take a look at the Utah Jazz’s next 20 opponents:

Utah Jazz Fan Show

Best case scenario is like… 10 – 10 right?

So, what happens if we go say 7 – 13 (which is exactly what happened last season)?

Does the team give up? Do we see a trade take place?

I’M NOT FREAKING OUT YOU’RE FREAKING OUT


Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers – Nov. 26, 2018

Prop Results

Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers

Winner:

Ryan Van Dorn (6)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

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Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Basketball, IND, Indiana Pacers, nba, nba podcast, UTA, utah jazz, Utah Jazz Podcast

Game 20 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings

November 26, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

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Game 20 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings

Jazz end losing skid with help from Rubio’s big first half.

The Utah Jazz started off yet another back-to-back Sunday night by playing the Sacramento Kings for the third time this season. Utah was absolutely desperate for a win after struggling in recent matchups, but things weren’t looking up for the team before the game, as it was announced Donovan Mitchell would be sitting our the game with a rib contusion, which came from the play below:

Look how much weight @WayneSeldenJr puts behind this elbow RIGHT to @spidadmitchell’s gut … 🤨🤨🤨 pic.twitter.com/Hy2AE6z6Zg

— The Jazz Fan Show (@JazzFanShow) November 13, 2018

Fortunately for the Jazz, Ricky Rubio more than made up for the scoring missed by Mitchell’s absence. Rubio had 16 of his team’s 30 first-quarter points, and ended the night with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists shooting almost 70% for the night.

On the back of Rubio’s big night, the Jazz get that much-needed victory 133 – 112.

Watch full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings – Nov. 25, 2018

Game 20 Takeaways

Ricky Rubio Steps Up in a Big Way

The achilles heel of this season’s Utah Jazz team has been the undeniably slow starts. In fact, the word “slow” doesn’t even really do these starts justice…

Molasses Starts. Let’s call them Molasses Starts.

Anyways, Donovan Mitchell was forced to sit out this game with a rib contusion which came from the most recent game against the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Fans were wondering where the already-sparse scoring would come from with Mitchell out. And more importantly…

WHEN would it come? Would it be another slow start for the Jazz?

The answer, in short, is no.

But why?

His name is Ricard Rubio, and he had himself a night.

Rubio scored 16 of the team’s 30 first-quarter points, and ended the night just short of 30 points and 70% shooting.

So, how slow did we start with Rubio playing like he did?

Warms my heart…


Calling for the Curveball

Utah has been going with the same starting five for awhile now (when everyone is healthy, of course). That being said, there are times when a change is needed here or there to combat the opponents strength more efficiently.

When the Jazz faced Sacramento, we saw one of these changes to the lineup take place. Normally, Royce O’Neale or someone else would be plugged into Donovan’s spot straight up, but in this game, there was another change included.

Derrick Favors came off the bench, with Snyder instead opting to start Jae Crowder at the 4 spot.

This got me thinking about how being an NBA coach compares to being a major league pitcher in baseball. You have a certain, go-to arsenal of pitches. But every now and then, you have to switch things up because the batters have started to key in on some of your pitches.

This is exactly what Quin did by changing one small aspect of the lineup against Sacramento. But the question remains, will these be long term changes or were they just for an at-bat or two?


Is There an Unspoken “Hot-Hand” Rule?

On top of the lineup changes we mentioned above, we also saw some other unexpected lineups sneak into the mix, including keeping Rubio on the court for a long period of time with Dante Exum, normally his straight-up back up.

This, however, could have just been because Ricky had the hot hand (see above) in the first half.

I’ve noticed a pattern where the Jazz will continue feeding the rock, sometimes almost TOO obviously, to the player who made the last shot.

Do you think this is something Quin has worked into the offense, or is there just a “get the ball to the hot-hand” unspoken rule between Jazz men?

Thoughts?


Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings – Nov. 25, 2018

Prop Results

Winner:

TIE

Kelby Jones (6) | Ryan Van Dorn (5)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Jazz Fan Show, Kelby Jones, nba, ricky rubio, SAC, Sacramento Kings, UTA, utah jazz, utah jazz fan show

Game 19 Takeaways | Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers

November 25, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Game 19 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers

Game 19 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers

Jazz go winless for the week in low-scoring loss to LA.

The Utah Jazz made a quick trip to Los Angeles Friday night to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers and newly-acquired star Lebron James. The game was Utah’s first against the Lakers this season, and their first against Lebron James since he joined the Western Conference during the offseason.

Utah made the trip to LA after returning home from an east coast road trip (lost to Sacramento), and will return to the east coast this week for another.

The Jazz were forced to play most of the game without Donovan Mitchell, who left the game early with a bone contusion on his rib. Mitchell will not return to the team in time to play Sacramento Sunday night.

Utah came out of the gates slow once again, this time coming closer to coming back, but ultimately falling short. Utah leaves California with the loss 90 – 83.

Watch full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers

TAKEAWAY #1

Which Team is Gonna Show Up?

Against the Lakers, Utah’s defense seemed to be playing as well as we’ve seen all year. Unfortunately, Utah’s offense seemed to be playing as poorly as we’ve seen all year.

Throughout the entire season, there seems to be a few different versions of this team that can show up on any night. Will we shoot lights out and forget to defend? Will we lock down the opposing team and forget how to shoot?

After a winless week, I’d like to see a team playing better all around with increased consistency. They don’t even have to win.

Just show up.

TAKEAWAY #2

How Slow Did We Start?

I guess, technically, you could say our start wasn’t quite as bad as the most recent games, but scoring 16 points in a quarter isn’t anything to be proud of…

Okay, so it seems like the Jazz starting slow has become a theme. Which leads me to ask…

Why is it happening? And even more importantly…

How do we (Quin Snyder) fix it?

TAKEAWAY #3

If The Season Were a Single Game

The Utah Jazz are currently 8-11 on the season.

This time last year, what do you think the Jazz’s record was? That’s right: 8-11.

We saw how it all worked out last year, so will it be the same type of thing again? If you look at the season as a single game, you could argue that the Jazz are just getting off to a slow start, but that we’ll eventually turn it around.

Sure, there’s some hope in that theory…

BUT, there’s also some fear that comes along with it.

The Jazz have been getting off to some of the slowest starts I’ve ever seen an NBA team get off to this year. It seems like each game they get back into it, but at the end, they come up short.

So what will be the case for the entire year? Will the Jazz be able to figure it out and make the huge run we saw last year?


Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers

Prop Results

Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers

Winner:

Utah Jazz History Doesn't Repeat Itself... And That's Okay

Andy Allred (5)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

 

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Donovan Mitchell, Kelby Jones, LAL, Lebron James, Los Angeles Lakers, nba, UTA, utah jazz

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