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Will the Utah Jazz make a deep run in the playoffs?

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Utah Jazz Playoffs

As the hottest team entering the playoffs, are Quin and the Boys poised to surprise the masses by doing something special in the playoffs?

You may remember THIS APRIL 2018 ARTICLE by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. In the article, Gobert discusses his development and what led him to be successful in the NBA.

But more importantly was the promise Rudy left with all who read his words:

Utah Jazz Playoffs Rudy Gobert Player's Tribune

Any team that wants a piece of us is gonna have to come to Salt Lake City and deal with all 19,911 of you.

Rudy Gobert | April 2018 Player’s Tribune

Well, here we are. The time has come for Rudy’s words to come to fruition.

The Utah Jazz has done it’s part by reaching the playoffs. Now is the time for fans to reciprocate.

Are We About to See Something SPECIAL??

The Utah Jazz have seemed to fly under the radar for most of the season. At the beginning of the year, it seemed as though the team would seriously underperform.

However, as the season progressed, the Jazz seemed to be figuring out the game without anyone really noticing. Even with a mass of injuries plaguing the team night in and night out (especially at the PG position…), the team still seems to be on an entirely different level than others.

Right now, it seems as though the first round draw for the Jazz will be the Portland Trailblazers. Portland recently lost star guard CJ McCollum to a knee injury and center Jusuf Nurkic to a disgusting broken leg.

This may seem like a lucky break (pun intended) for Utah’s chances of avoiding a first-round exit. However, if the Jazz are able to overcome an injury-plagued Portland team, who would be waiting for them in the second round?

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GSW/OKC First Round Matchup

Chances are Golden State comes out of the first round without much of an issue. If standings stay pat (which could absolutely not happen), the Warriors would match up with the Thunder in round one.

Originally, I thought this would be incredibly beneficial for the Jazz. OKC seems to match up really well with GSW, and has had some real battles with the defending champions this season.

However, Paul George seems to have at least one bum shoulder, which leaves Russell Westbrook to take the brunt of the teams shots.

Look for a whole bunch of complaining, with GSW beating OKC in six (my gut says five).

How much damage can OKC do to GSW in the first round?

If OKC looks anything like it did at the beginning of the season, look for the matchup to be a serious issue for GSW. But the REAL question still looms…

Can the Utah Jazz get to the Western Conference Finals?

It’ll take some serious high-level play and a cataclysmic GSW/OKC first round series, but I won’t say it’s not possible.

Take a look at fivethirtyeight.com’s NBA predictions below:

Utah Jazz Playoffs

Right now the Utah Jazz have a 4% chance of making the Finals, which would make that slightly higher for the WCF.

In conclusion…

My heart says first round exit (tampering expectations), my head says second round exit (logical) but my gut says WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS!

… with a little help, of course.

Utah Jazz Fans and the Jimmer Fredette Civil War

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Jimmer Fredette and the Phoenix Suns came to town and everyone’s REAL UPSET.

The Utah Jazz are winding down the 2018 – 2019 season with a schedule equivalent to a nice downhill coast on your favorite bike. Part of that schedule included a game against the tanking Phoenix Suns and their newest signee, former BYU star Jimmer Fredette.

Fredette recently returned to the NBA after two years playing professionally in China for the Yao Ming-owned Shanghai Sharks. In just his second game with the Phoenix Suns, the former international star found himself near his old stomping grounds in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jimmer finally entered the game to start the second quarter. The crowd, obviously filled with BYU fans who made the 35 minute drive to the arena, gave the former local a standing ovation. The crowd would go on to cheer each and every time he touched the basketball.

Jimmer’s Time in Utah

In case any of you have forgotten, these were the guy’s numbers/highlights while he was a senior at Brigham Young University:

Utah Jazz Jimmer Fredette

Now, while I know many of you were on the red side of things during this time, you still have to admit this is some exciting stuff. If the dude had come from your school, you’d still be cheering for him too.

Or not. I guess we’ll find out Wednesday when former University of Utah star Kyle Kuzma returns…

Utah Jazz Fans at Vivint Smart Home Arena React Live to Jimmer Fredette

Like I said before, if you were alive and in Utah in 2010 or 2011, you had to give the guy some respect. Apparently this respect has lasted, however, as the crowd reacted like this basically any time Fredette touched the ball:

Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns Players React to Jimmer Fredette’s Warm Welcome

Here’s what the guys on the floor had to say:

Utah Jazz Fans React to Jimmer Fredette on Twitter

People weren’t happy and also feeling themselves PRETTY hard…

Why do Utah Jazz Fans love Jimmer Fredette so much?

I’ll do my best to explain it below…

Jimmer Fredette poses zero threat to the Utah Jazz

Everyone’s getting all mad that we cheered so loud for the guy. The team was up by 30 and the game was getting unwatchable. If it’s a two-point game, I’ll make sure you feel my support, Jazz players. But when you’re already planning your postgame meal in the third quarter, let me cheer for my guy.

Jimmer is All of Us

Jimmer is a six-foot unathletic white guy who absolutely and unequivocally dominated college basketball while playing for a disadvantaged Brigham Young University team. The things he was able to do while going up against the likes of Kawhi Leonard and other future NBA stars is almost unbelievable.

Jazz Nation Identifies with Perpetual Underdogs

The Utah Jazz are perpetual underdogs. Nobody around the leagues cares if we succeed. We’re just a small market nobody who always has to fight for the attention we so rightly deserve. Jimmer Fredette is the same.

What did this whole thing tell us about the Utah Jazz?

In conclusion, I believe our biggest takeaway from this entire experience is that the game of basketball can kind of get away from us at time.

Do we really need to look THIS deeply into every aspect of a player we used to love getting another shot in the NBA? And where does this kind of stuff end?

WE ARE LITERALLY FIGHTING OTHER JAZZ FANS OVER JIMMER FREDETTE.

And frankly, it’s pretty damn weak.

Always try to remember the wise words of Abraham Lincoln:

A house divided against itself, cannot stand.

What are we going to do if Russell Westbrook comes back to town? How will we react if Donovan misses a game-winner in round one?

Will it be with hatred and cowardly online harassment toward those who generally share our same beliefs and values?

As a lifelong Utah Jazz fan, I hope we’re better than this. If something as minuscule as JIMMER FREDETTE RETURNING TO THE NBA is causing this kind of backbiting, do we even deserve any kind of success?

If it continues at the rate it’s at, we might as well pack up the whole team.

Donovan Mitchell Discusses Sophomore Campaign w/ The Crossover

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The rising Utah Jazz guard experienced quite the learning curve while transitioning into his second full NBA season.

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell recently visited The Crossover while in the midst of the late-season road trip on the east coast.

The Crossover crew brought the up-and-comer in to discuss what it’s like to be a second-season player in the NBA.

Watch the video from The Crossover’s post below:

What’s Different for Donovan Mitchell?

After a stellar rookie season which included a first-round playoff victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and former MVP Russell Westbrook, Donovan knew things would be far more difficult in the years to come. In contrast, year two has been a new experience for the Sophomore.

“This year, it’s different. I have to be locked in for every moment, they make it so tough on every possession,” Mitchell told The Crossover. “But the words I’ve received from James [Harden], from Kobe [Bryant], Chris Paul, it’s helped me understand that. I think in my rookie year, I was really taken aback. This year I came seeking advice.”

That teachability is just the beginning of a long process aimed at avoiding any “sophomore slumps” that might have been heading Donovan’s way. He also had to learn, very quickly, what it means to hold and be held accountable by teammates.

Donovan Mitchell on Overcoming This Season’s Slow Start

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After a slow start to the season, the team needed Donovan to step up. Furthermore, to retain the leadership role he had earned the year before.

“Coach Snyder stressed to me that this year was going to be a lot different, and it was one thing for me to hear, and another thing for me to go through it,” Mitchell said regarding Utah’s poor start. “It’s one of those things you really have to go through, to experience. They kind of anticipated this happening, I didn’t. But to have the support of my teammates through the early part of the season was really special, and really helped get us back to where we need to be.”

So… what exactly did Donovan change about how he was playing this season? And how did it help the team get back on the winning path?

“Changing my pace and making an effort to get to the free-throw line, that’s something James [Harden] is great at and Dwyane Wade talked to me about as well,” Mitchell said. “To hear that from them and then trying to follow their advice really helped me get back on track.”

What’s To Come for Donovan Mitchell?

In conclusion, Donovan Mitchell may have learned some big lessons and have even bigger plans in his future. However, right now his only focus is on this season’s playoff push.

“It’s been a crazy past two years, trying to absorb everything I’ve learned,” Mitchell said. “We’ve got a healthy lineup, and one that can be pretty special. Now we’ve got to prove it each and every night.”

Click here to read the entire interview from The Crossover.

Spida-Mitchell by Kay Malik

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Spida-Mitchell writer Kay Malik stopped by the Utah Jazz Fan Show this week to discuss his latest track.

Check out Spida-Mitchell by Kay Malik on Soundcloud:

Kay appears in Episode 21 of The Utah Jazz Fan Show. He discusses where his inspiration came from, some of the hidden gems you may have missed in the song. He also talks about how he’s loved the game of basketball all his life.

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Episode 17 NOW AVAILABLE!

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On Episode 17 of The Utah Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by TryDayTrading.com…

The Utah Jazz are trending up, but is a trade still in play?

Dante Exum and how he lost a chance at an extra $200k.

Ricky Rubio’s role in Utah’s future.

Strange things happening on AND off the floor for Jazz players.

Will the Jazz have zero, one, or two All Stars representing them this season?

Miss Last Week’s Episode?

On Episode 16 of The Utah Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by TryDayTrading.com…
Ryan and Kelby talk about the BIG problem at Point Guard for the Utah Jazz before welcoming back Gretchen Devine to discuss Rudy Gobert and his magical Pratt Daddy Crystals.
PLUS, another edition of the Jr. Jazz Fan Show with nine-year-old Kennedy and The Rev blesses us with another Sunday Sermon!

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!

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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!

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Dear Jazz, Stop Playing for the Whistle

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It’s Time for the Utah Jazz
to Stop Playing for the Whistle

A Heartfelt Plea from a Lifelong Jazz Fan

My dearest Utah Jazz,

It is with sincere reflection that I choose to write you this note today.

You see, I spend a great deal of my time researching, pondering and discussing the inner and outer workings of your organization, so much so, in fact, that at times I feel as though I am a part of it myself.

Please know that I do not say these things out of spite, hatred or a feeling of superiority. But instead, I relay this message out of love, devotion and loyalty to a culture and an identity which I feel perfectly suits this fine community on the banks of the great lake of salt.

Culture and Identity Perceived by a Utah Jazz Fan

We all know that the Utah Jazz knows what it means to be an underdog. The facts that you’re a small market team and lack any real nightlife (you family-oriented SUCKERS) are just the beginning to a long list of reasons why you shouldn’t be successful in today’s NBA.

And now, it seems there’s another reason to add:

NBA Referees Have Fragile Egos

It’s nothing new. In fact, it’s something we’ve seen forever, but perhaps no more than during the past decade or so.

I’m not really exactly sure how these egos became so fragile. Perhaps it was years and years and years of being constantly berated by “adults” being paid millions of dollars to play a game.

I’m sure it didn’t help that these “adults” keep getting younger and younger, being paid more and more with every passing year.

Somewhere along the lines, these referees also began respecting certain players and their team more than other players and their team.

What does this weird bias lead to?

Watch some highlights of it below:

This Utah Jazz Fan’s Conclusion After a Dumpster Fire

The Utah Jazz have seen this type of “officiating” for the entirety of its existence. It goes back to the team’s days matching up against the Showtime Lakers and the GOAT.

But for some reason, it seems to have gotten worse as of late. It’s almost as if the Refs have begun to openly say:

“That team from Utah? Yeah, we’re not gonna help them out at all.”

Utah Jazz Argument

Need an example of NBA Officials blatantly missing calls that everyone in the entire world can see should go in the Jazz’ favor?

How about an example of NBA Officials blatantly calling a foul that SHOULD NEVER have been called, and ultimately, goes AGAINST the Utah Jazz:

Now I’ll admit, for the first quarter of the season, these kinds of things simple enraged me. But now, I’m used to them.

What I’m getting really sick of at this point is Utah Jazz players arguing for a call while the other team runs down the floor and scores.

Like, I get it. You should have gotten the call. But guess what?

The refs not gonna call it.

I’m sorry, there’s nothing we can do about it. Their fragile egos and inability to see the world objectively makes it impossible to call a game in your favor.

So what do we do now?

How about we just accept that the world is against us and…

JUST KEEP PLAYING BASKETBALL.

No more arguing with the refs. Save your postgame comments and your Mario war cries and…

GET BACK ON DEFENSE.

Overall, just please, for all that is good and decent in this world…

STOP PLAYING FOR THE WHISTLE.

It’s never been called our way, so why would it start now?

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!

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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!

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Coach Phil(osophy) | Harden’s Flops Ruining Youth Basketball

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James Harden's Flops Are Ruining Youth BasketballCoach Phil(osophy)

“How are playing styles of current NBA players affecting youth basketball around the country?”

As the NBA continues to push it’s offensive product, we are continually seeing a lack of defense. The poster boy for this (drawing bogus fouls) is none other than James Harden, who I’ll discuss later on.

It seems to me that the league is lacking coaches willing to play through the foul-count. If they were more focused on defense and forced the refs to continue making calls, the entire league could get away from the 140-point games we’ve been seeing.

Now, I’m not suggesting that all these points aren’t good for the league. What I’m saying is that this type of play is giving the youth an unrealistic view of basketball.

Defense should be the absolute first thing every young basketball player learns. Then, as bodies grow and basketball IQs increase, these players can work on breaking down a good defense.

Right now, young players are only seeing ISO (isolation) ball, slam dunks and 3’s. None of this is realistic in the youth arena.

James Harden – Loophole Extraordinaire

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that James Harden has found the loophole for defensive fouls.

James Harden's Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

He attacks the basket and is rewarded for throwing his body into the defense, even though establishing contact is not necessarily drawing a foul. Bull-rushing through the lane and getting the foul has turned the NBA purely into 3PAs and free throws.

Harden alone has averaged 10.2 FT’s per game over the last SIX YEARS!!

James Harden's Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

I believe Donovan Mitchell said it best:

“If that’s what he needs to win the MVP, so be it.”

James Harden's Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

I’m not unhappy with the way the league plays offense as a whole, but if more teams were willing to get aggressive, get into the offense AND give everything they had on defense, the outcome may be different.

Too bad we can’t get playoff defense during the regular season. I guess that’s why we watch 82 games… to get to the chance to win 16.

Coach Phil’s Conclusion?

James Harden’s Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

About The 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!

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Ep 11 | SERENITY NOW, “Earned” Edition Jerseys, Wade’s Legacy, Starting Lineup Tweaks, etc.

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Episode 11 | Dec. 16, 2018

1. Finding SERENITY NOW in Mexico City
2. How much do we actually like the “Earned” Edition jerseys?
3. Steph Curry vs the Moon Landing
4. Dwyane Wade’s NBA Legacy
5. Donovan Mitchell’s New Shoe Deal w/ Adidas
6. Snyder Tweaking the Starting Lineup

On episode 11 (Dante Exum’s episode) of The Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by…

Ryan and Kelby try to handle the frustration caused by the past week of Utah Jazz action. They also discuss Dwyane Wade’s NBA legacy and Donovan Mitchell’s new shoe deal with Adidas.

PLUS, the Utah Jazz Fan Show reviews the new Utah Jazz “Earned” Edition jersey.

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!

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Game 28 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder

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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:

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!

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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!

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Game 27 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

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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