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GAME 15 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers

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GAME 15 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers

Jazz rally late, but fall just short of the comeback.

The Utah Jazz continued their most recent road trip Friday night in Philadelphia. The matchup was the first for Utah since losing in Dallas on Wednesday by… 50 points.

Jimmy Butler, recently traded from Minnesota, was also making his home debut for Philly, which was just one of many story lines included in this game. Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons were last year’s top “rookies,” with Simmons taking home the ROY award. Rudy Gobert and Joel Embiid were also matching up as two of the best big men in the game.

Things started out looking like the Dallas game wasn’t far enough away in the rear view mirror, with the Jazz falling behind quick. Luckily, Donovan Mitchell began putting it together towards the end of the game.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for Utah as the Jazz come up just short on the road 113 – 107.

Watch full game highlights below:

GAME 15 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers

Quick Notes

#1 | Tortoise Loses in a Sprint

The Utah Jazz have been getting off to some seriously slow starts as of late. It’s seriously to the point that if you don’t get to the game within the first three minutes of action, chances are you’ll be watching a comeback victory (if the victory comes at all).

The score after one quarter in Philly?

As we now know, Utah would be able to tie the game and even take the lead late, but still fell.

What happens if the Jazz are able to figure out their first quarter woes and aren’t being forced to overcome such seemingly insurmountable odds each and every game?

I think we win a few more…

#2 | Philly the New Pistons?

When Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were running rampant all over the NBA in the 1990’s, there was a team who was almost able to take them down.

The team? Detroit Pistons.

How were they able to do this? Sheer physicality.

Nowadays, the eastern conference is a little bit unpredictable. You never know who the best teams will be, who will surprise who in the playoffs, etc.

But after playing the 76ers, it felt a little bit like they were trying to use their physical play (you know, fouling…) to beat down the opponent.

Being a physical team is fine and all, but Philadelphia may want to think about how many people remember the Pistons beating Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

The answer? No one.

#3 | Donovan Forced to Take Over

Donovan Mitchell had 35 shot attempts and ZERO assists in this game.

Now, many people game Donovan crap for this, since the last person to complete this feat was the legendary Carmelo Anthony in 2007, I believe.

I saw it a little differently, however.

At a certain point, I saw Donovan realize he had to do something… ANYTHING to get his team going. It was in the second quarter, and you could tell that the team was in this sort of “funk,” and there was no telling when they’d find their way out.

Donovan put his head down, and started hustling.

Yelling at his teammates. Screaming for the ball. Getting to the rim and finishing with the contact.

Spida made his presence known.

PLUS, how can you get assists when literally nobody on your team can make a shot?

Look for Spida’s form to continue into Boston Saturday night.

GAME 15 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers

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GAME 15 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers

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GAME 15 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers

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“Classic” Jerseys Hint at a “Classic” Utah Jazz Team

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"Classic" Jerseys Hint at a "Classic" Jazz Team

Last week’s game against the Mavericks felt good.  The Jazz certainly didn’t have their best game in history. They struggled with certain aspects of the game, especially free-throw shooting, but their victory never really felt in doubt.

This win seemed to instill a confidence back into the players and the fan base that this version of the Jazz can have success and do some pretty special things when they are playing their game.

The “Classic Edition” Jazz Jerseys

The Jazz donned their “Classic” Purple Jerseys for the first time this year and they did not disappoint.

It was obvious that the Jazz organization and fans alike were excited to show off the new threads.

Since I was a kid, purple has been my favorite color. Now I remember why.

The “Classic Edition” jerseys somehow manage to give a nod to the historic past of the Jazz while simultaneously promising a bright (purple) future.

A New Classic Jazz

The jerseys weren’t the only aspect of the game that resembled Jazz past, the play on the floor did the same. However, the past wasn’t so long ago.

The first half of this game gave fans glimpses into the kind of suffocating defense that the Jazz are capable of and were so known for last year. The players fed off of each other’s energy and seemed to really play a Quin Snyder defense.

The Mavericks did make a push in the second half, and to be honest the Jazz didn’t look quite as sharp. The intensity, however, did not decrease.

The game turned chippy, the game turned physical, and while I hated how many foul shots were taken, I did love the intensity of the Jazz.

Win or Lose, You’ll Know You’ve Played the Jazz

At the beginning of the season I remember saying that win or lose, opponents are going to hate playing against the Jazz.  So far this season, I haven’t seen as much of that attitude as I expected.

But that night I saw it.

The game got pretty heated with six technical fouls and one flagrant.  The Mavericks were frustrated that they were losing. They were frustrated at the Jazz defense, and they responded with their own aggression.

In this humble Jazz fan’s opinion, this has been and should be the identity of the Jazz moving forward:

Hard-nosed defense, not backing down and having each other’s backs.

Not only do I believe this will lead to more Jazz wins, but I also think it will make the hopefully few losses that the Jazz suffer more bearable.

Remember: Apathy is the enemy of fandom.

The Jazz released their schedule for each jersey at the beginning of the season.  They may have to modify that schedule to include a few more “Classic” Jazz nights.

I’m sure the fans will appreciate it.

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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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It’s Not ‘Too Early’ for the Utah Jazz | via JabberJazz.com

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It’s Not ‘Too Early’ for the Utah Jazz

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“You are who your record says you are.”

“You’re only as good as the teams you beat.”

“If you wanna be the best, you gotta beat the best.”

These classic sports refrains have long been used to motivate, encourage, and propel teams and players alike to rise to the occasion and defeat a superior opponent. The power in these statements lie in the message that proving yourself in the moment your back is against the wall elevates you to a level you had yet to achieve.

The Utah Jazz entered the 2018-19 season with high expectations. Fans were anxious at the thought of challenging Houston for the 2nd Seed in the West and potentially arriving at the Western Conference Finals.

Fans weren’t the only ones hyped for this year. Donovan Mitchell penned the following words this off-season to Jazz fans in a Players’ Tribune article:

“Hopefully the next time we hang out at the airport, we’ll bring a trophy.”

Having just been awarded DPOY this summer, Rudy Gobert didn’t hold back his expectations, saying:

“I truly believe we’re going to win [a] championship.”

Like it or not, this is the bar and everyone wants to see measurable progress towards it.

Tough Early Season Schedule for the Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have endured a tough schedule to open the season. A combination of road trips, back to back games, injuries to star players, and off shooting nights have led to a slow start.

With a 6-6 record, the Utah Jazz remain afloat. The phrase “It’s early” has almost become a second slogan for this year’s Jazz as media personnel and fans remind themselves not to blow anything out of proportion.

On the other hand, it doesn’t matter when you lose, but to whom and how.

Memphis, Golden State, Minnesota, Toronto, and Denver have all secured wins against Utah to open the year. What’s the common thread between them? They are all good teams…some, even great.

Who Have the Utah Jazz Beaten?

Many sports analysts ask the question “Who have you beaten?” to judge a team’s trajectory. The Jazz’s only wins have come against bad teams or good teams without their star player. This paints a worrisome picture.

It is also important to note how the Utah Jazz have fallen to these opponents. You’d expect a defensive minded team like the Jazz to lose despite their stifling defense. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. In only one loss did the Jazz perform better than average defensively.

It appears the Jazz have lost their identity to some degree. For whatever reason, they are not the same defensive team as last year. If the Jazz aren’t a defensive team first, who are they?

Though the outlook seems dull and the future less than bright, all hope is not lost. The optimists are still correct: it’s still early in the season and the back half of the schedule is light. Come February and March, the Utah will have many opportunities to make up ground.

In fact, the Utah Jazz aren’t far off pace for a 50 win season. FiveThirtyEight, a renowned predictions source for sports and politics, currently projects a 52 win season.

However, should the Jazz continue to wilt before the good and great teams this year, a record sporting 50 wins will likely be hollow. Don’t underestimate the value of wins against the league’s elite; it’s the very measuring stick the Jazz must use to determine their greatness.

“If you wanna be the best, you gotta beat the best.”

“You’re only as good as the teams you beat.”

“You are who your record says you are.”

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.

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

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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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Game 12 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics

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Game 12 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics

Jazz Survive Furious Boston Comeback in Hayward’s Return.

Gordon Hayward returned to Utah for the first time as a Boston Celtic Friday night to take on his former team. Jazz fans (The Jazz Fan Show included) have undoubtably circled this game on the schedule as “must watch” since Hayward was unable to play in last year’s game due to… that whole…. leg… snapping in half…. ordeal.

Utah held a big lead late in the game, but Boston mounted a furious comeback to bring it close near the end. Luckily for Jazz fans, Utah was able to fend off the Celtics, and an incredibly sad-looking Gordon Hayward, to win its second straight at home 123-115.

Watch the full game highlights below:

Game 12 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics

Quick Notes

#1 | I Feel… Shortchanged

I obviously had a lot of feelings in regards to Gordon Hayward returning to Utah for the first time to face the team he… shortchanged years before.  In fact, I even went as far as refusing to say the guy’s name (instead, I referred to him as Voldemort).

So, needless to say, when I thought about G-Time’s return, I expected to be so furious that going to the game wasn’t even an option for me. The truth is, and I’m not proud of this, I was scared I may whip a battery at GH from the stands during a rage blackout where I’m screaming “YOU WANT TO PLAY IN BOSTON?! I’LL GIVE YOU BOSTON!”… or something like that.

I am reminded of The Count of Monte Cristo’s Alexandre Dumas:

“How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

However, after all was said and done, I can honestly say I feel genuinely sorry for the guy. He’s obviously not back to where he was, or even close. Can you blame him, though? There must be some PTSD inside of him from that, right?

But even more important, and surprising, was how robbed I felt of the joy that would have filled my soul had the Jazz beat a Celtics team with a fully-healthy Gordon Hayward throwing everything he had at us.

But what was I expecting? Satisfaction?

Unfortunately, Alexandre Dumas warned me of this:

“Fool that I am,” said he,”that I did not tear out my heart the day I resolved to revenge myself”.”

― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

Please heed my warnings, Jazz fans: Revenge is never as satisfying as you think it’ll be.

Let us all move on from this embarrassment. Instead of dwelling on our dreadful past, let us focus on our rich and blessed future:

 

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#2 | Joe the Jazz Man

Why do we love Joe Ingles so much in Utah?

Perhaps it’s because he is an underdog, and in Utah, we identify with underdogs because that’s what we’ve always been.

So when Joe Ingles goes off for 27 against his former teammate (tying a career-high), it makes my heart happy.

I say we just guarantee him an assistant spot the second he retires. Anyone object?

#3 | Jae the Jazz Man

Jae Crowder is another underdog who I’ve come to love watching during his time as a Jazz Man.

Two seasons ago, while playing for the Celtics, Jae was visibly upset following a game against the Jazz because Boston’s home-crowd was cheering for Gordon more than their own players.

Eventually the Celtics traded him to a systemless Cleveland team last season in the deal that brought Kyrie in.

This had to be tough for the man after losing his mother and playing such a big part in a very special season for the Celtics.

Well, Jae, there’s no need to worry anymore, my friend. You’re a Jazz Man now.

Congrats on one helluva win.

(Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

#4 | The Future vs The Past

Every time Donovan got the ball and the defense switched so GH was guarding him, the crowd began screaming for him to take it to the hole.

This was just really interesting for me. I’d never seen it so obviously noticeable before.

#5 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Friday around lunch time, I began the drive from Salt Lake to Las Vegas along with my wife, my buddy Chase and his girlfriend Jess. We arrived in Las Vegas around the beginning of the second quarter, found the nearest sports bar and settled in for the night.

It’s important to note that I was wearing a throwback Karl Malone jersey and a Utah Jazz hat. My wife had a Jazz shirt on, my buddy Chase was also rocking a throwback John Stockton jersey (because John wouldn’t have been John without Karl and vice-versa and so on…).

During the remainder of the game, I had around five strangers walk up to me to talk about the team, Donovan Mitchell, Joe Ingles and, of course, Gordon Hayward.

To be honest, our exchanges were all rather pleasant. People in Las Vegas seem to be pretty generally on board with how our team is shaping up.

I’m not really sure why I’m including this other than to make this point: I repped the Jazz in Las Vegas and people respected it.

Well, for the most part. There were the hand full of Celtics fans paying to have Irish rock music playing on the juke box and giving us dirty looks the entire time.

Scoreboard, Ireland.

Scoreboard.

Game 12 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics

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Game 12 Takeaways - Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics

Winner:

Tie: Kelby(.5)  and Andy (.5)

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.

Listen to 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.

Thus, 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, including our first giveaway…

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Game 10 Takeways – Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors

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Game 10 Takeaways - Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors

Game 10 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors

Jazz drop another and remain winless at home this season.

The Utah Jazz welcomed the Toronto Raptors to Salt Lake City Monday night for the first matchup between these two squads this year.

Toronto was without star Kawhi Leonard (just like most of our other opponents have been without their star…) and on the second game of a back-to-back this road trip.

These two factors left Jazz fans thinking this could be a drop game for the Raptors. However, this early in the year and with a new-look team and organization, the last thing Toronto was looking to do was let one slip away.

Toronto ends up winning this one on the road in Utah 124-111 to become the first NBA team to reach 10 wins this year.

Watch the full game highlights below:

Game 10 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors

Quick Notes

#1 | Shoot The … nvm

Here’s some of Utah’s shooting numbers against Toronto:

FG% – 44.2% (38/86)

3P% – 25.8% (8/31)

FT% – 65.9% (27/41)

I’m sorry but this just isn’t going to cut it if we want to be able to hang with other top-tier teams in the west.

What do you think? Should Utah make a move or should they stand pat and wait for it to start clicking again?

#2 | Good Teams Play Defense… Right?

Let’s take a look at the +/- for three of the Utah’s starters against Toronto:

Joe Ingles: -20

Derrick Favors: -22

Ricky Rubio: -22

I don’t really have anything real to say about this. Just wanted to point it out…

#3 | Rule Change to Blame?

We mentioned in a previous podcast that the new rule changes which the NBA had implemented may actually help the Jazz.

We may have spoke too soon…

In a recent story published by The Deseret News, Rudy Gobert explained how he felt the new NBA defense rules are hurting the team’s ability to defend as a unit.

“A lot. I think it impacts everyone,” Gobert said. “We want to be a physical team and we want to impact the other team’s movement. It’s a big change and it’s hard with all those screens and guards that are using that as an advantage to get fouled. It’s hard, but it’s the same for everyone so we have to adapt.”

Will this be a continuing issue for the team moving forward? Let’s hope Quin has the answer.

#4 | The Right Piece

I mentioned this earlier, but does the Utah Jazz organization need to bring in one more piece this season? I really want to know your thoughts and suggestions for good players who may fit well in Utah’s system.

Submit your suggestions via Twitter (@JazzFanShow)

#5 | Threat Level Midnight

At what point do we decide to freak out a little bit as a fan base?

How many games do we need to lose before it’s appropriate to start getting mad?

Oh, and should we ever BOO the home team?

Hopefully I can stop asking myself these questions soon and start asking how long until the playoffs start.

Game 10 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors

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Game 10 Takeaways - Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors

Winner

Kelby Jones (3)

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.

Listen to 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.

Thus, 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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Game 09 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

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Game 09 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

Game 09 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

Jazz Fall Apart in 4th Quarter, Move to 4-5 on Season.

The Jazz played the second game of a (second) back-to-back Saturday night in Denver. Utah’s second game in as many nights came against a red-hot Denver Nuggets teams currently 8-1 on the year.

Donovan Mitchell returned for the Utah Jazz after missing the previous game against Memphis with a tight hamstring. Donovan, along with three other Jazz players (mentioned below) all experienced injuries at one time or another that looked serious.

Luckily for the Jazz, none of these injuries ended up as bad as they looked. The game, on the other hand, was another story.

Utah Jazz lose their third straight game in Denver 102-88.

Watch the full game highlights below:

Game 09 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

Quick Notes

#1 | Win the Games You SHOULD Win

…and when you lose the games you should lose, nobody will care as much…

I don’t think it’s Threat Level Midnight yet, but there are definitely some Jazz fans panicking.

Should we be panicking? If not, at what point should we?

#2 | A Silver Lining… Of Sorts…

At different points during this game, Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles, Donovan Mitchell and Dante Exum all looked like they could have sustained serious (potentially season-ending) injuries.

Luckily for the Jazz, each of these players were able to return to the game at some point or another.

My question is how long can these Jazz players take this kind of abuse night in and night out? Was Denver just a fluke game, or is this how teams play the Jazz moving forward?

#3 | A Tale of Four Quarters

Game 09 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

In case you were wondering at what EXACT moment things went back for the Jazz…

#4 | #RememberLastYear

Remember how last year Utah started off really slow, and at one point was in the cellar of the Western Conference?

What happened immediately following that?

Oh that’s right…

Is that what is happening this year also? Is there something to say about players just taking awhile to get back into NBA basketball shape, regardless of what team or teammates they played with the year prior?

When you think about it, all these players went away for the summer, came back, adjusted to the elevation, then went on a huge road trip to cities at or below seal level, then came back to the elevation…

That’s an excuse, but still.

#5 | Looking Ahead

The Jazz have three games this week, two of which they should (probably) lose.

Is Dallas a MUST-WIN game? Are we already seeing a MUST-WIN game this early in the season?

Ugh.

Game 09 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

Prop Results

Probably should mention that none of made any prop picks this game. Trust us, we have a good reason why (we forgot).

Thus, we all have been forced to use the prior game’s picks for this game.

May God help us all.

Game 09 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

Winner

Ryan Van Dorn (4)

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.

Listen to 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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JazzFanShow.com

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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.

Thus, 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, including our first giveaway…

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Game 05 Takeaways – Utah Jazz @ New Orleans Pelicans

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Game 05 Takeaways - Utah Jazz @ New Orleans Pelicans

Game 05 Takeaways – Utah Jazz @ New Orleans Pelicans

AD’s Absence Helps Jazz Make Light Work of Pelicans

The Utah Jazz continued the first road trip of the season in New Orleans Saturday night. Pelicans star Anthony Davis was a late scratch, leaving Rudy Gobert all but unguarded down low.

In an understatement, the Frenchman made sure the opponent felt his presence.

Nine Rudy Gobert dunks later, Utah leaves Louisiana with the W.

Watch the full highlights below:

Game 05 Takeaways – Utah Jazz @ New Orleans Pelicans

Quick Notes

#1 | “Anthony Davis does EVERYTHING for this team.”

On episode 03 of The Jazz Fan Show, I mentioned how Anthony Davis is everything to the Pelicans. I went on to say that Utah could definitely win this game merely by slowing down AD.

Eventually we learned that AD was not going to be able to play because of a sprained elbow. In the exact same moment, we also learned that the Utah Jazz would win this game.

Dear NOP,
When your team’s entire identity resides in a single player who gets hurt every other game, it’s hard for any of us to take you seriously.
Sincerely,
Basketball

#2 | Welcome back to basketball, Rick.

At the end of last season, Ricky Rubio was playing the best basketball of his career.

At the time, it became apparent that Ricky had grown up. This caused many to start calling him “Rick,” which as everyone knows is the adult form of “Ricky.”

Unfortunately, Ricky decided to play again in his first couple games of the season, causing all of Jazz nation to hold their breath.

Then, in almost an instant, Rick showed up again in New Orleans to help the Jazz best the weird looking birds.

So who’s it gonna be, man? Ricky or Rick?

Personally, I’m still waiting for an appearance from Richard Rubio.

(I think it’s technically Ricard, but you get the point)

#3 | Why are we here?!

After the game, Kristen Kenney asked Rudy Gobert if he was disappointed to not get to face off against Anthony Davis.

He responded by letting everyone know that the team went to New Orleans to “get the win.”

Nothing else.

Mission accomplished, amiright?

#4 | Misunderstanding “Inconsistency”

It seems like there are certain players who can light it up one game and forget how to shoot the next.

Our reaction to this is usually to immediately label the player as “inconsistent.”

This Jazz teams seems to see “inconsistency” fairly often, but what is the root cause?

As I pondered this topic, I began to think about how #TeamIsEverything and how individual performances don’t win games.

That’s when it hit me…

I think what fans see as “inconsistency” is really just Quin Snyder and The Boys taking what the defense gives them.

If Joe Ingles goes off for 27 points in one game, chances are the next opponent will focus in on him and take some of that away.

But by shifting focus ONTO Ingles, the opponent will be shifting focus AWAY from someone else.

So what does Quin do? He recognizes who the defense is leaving open in an attempt to take Ingles out of the game and feeds them the ball non stop.

While true inconsistency is something that will always exist in the NBA, I don’t think it’s always the first thing to blame.

Just another example of how there are a million things going into this team that we, as fans, will never see or even understand.

#5 | Here’s hoping…

Who does Anthony Davis play for next season?

Game 05 Takeaways - Utah Jazz @ New Orleans Pelicans

While he’s still technically on contract with NOP, we know stars can basically make whatever they want happen.

The obvious choices here are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, which leads me to my next question…

Does Boston include Haywood in a package to get AD in a Celtics uniform?

OF COURSE THEY DO.

But will it happen? Here’s hoping…

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Utah Jazz History Doesn’t Repeat Itself… and That’s Okay.

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

Utah Jazz History – Thoughts Before the Opener

As I look forward to tonight’s season opener, I’ve spent all week thinking of Jazz of seasons past. The years of Jazz fandom have come as a blessing and a curse. I have fond memories of watching and going to games with friends and family, but I also have had my heart broken a few times as well (Jordan pushed off on Russell).

Utah Jazz History From my Childhood

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

My dad has been a season ticket holder longer than I’ve been alive. That’s right, back to the Salt Palace days. I specifically remember him paying for a subscription to Homecourt Magazine, and I worshiped those magazines.  I wanted to know every single thing about each player. I’d rip the centerfold posters of the players out of the magazine and hang them all around my bedroom. My dad would also bring home the Gametime program from each game, which at the time seemed like a magazine but now I realize they are just the programs. I would spend evenings in the backyard shooting hoops with my Gametime magazine, acting out how I felt the game should have gone.

History Repeats Itself

As a nineties Jazz fan, I never realized how good I had it.  I didn’t understand that part of having two once in a lifetime Jazz players on the team at one time meant that I may never see players like that play for the Jazz for the rest of my life.  As a high school social studies teacher, I often say to my class the “history repeats itself”, and that’s what I was looking for with the Jazz. After John and Karl retired, I found myself searching, like many Jazz fans, for who would take their place.

The years immediately following John and Karl’s retirement, Jazz fans watched Kirilenko’s freak athleticism and could be mildly entertained. However, the real sting of the loss of those two hadn’t quite sunk in.  In 2005, when the Jazz drafted Deron Williams, I remember thinking to myself “this guy is going to be the next John Stockton”. He wasn’t. When the Jazz added Boozer in 2004, they had their Malone replacement. He wasn’t. Thus began my quest to have history repeat itself in the Jazz organization. I didn’t understand how the Jazz could win without those guys. I repeated this maddening optimism with Mo Williams, Paul Millsap, Devin Harris, Al Jefferson, Trey Burke, and Derrick Favors. I’ll even admit that last year when the Jazz traded for Ricky Rubio I was finally content that the Jazz had found their pass-first point guard that they had needed.  I was desperate to relive the glory days of John and Karl.

Utah Jazz History – A “New Era”

This last season, I finally came to my senses. Watching the Jazz stand pat in the offseason made me realize that the front office and coaching staff are excited about the current roster. How was that possible with no Stockton and Malone to run the patented pick-n-roll? The Jazz may not have replicated their 1997 NBA Finals roster, but they did manage to assemble a roster that could get back there. A new generation of Jazz stars are arising, and with them, a new Jazz philosophy: “Team is Everything”.

Let’s face it, the West is stacked.  Even so, analysts from around the country are giving the Jazz a shot at being right up there with the best. If Donovan can grow this year at the same rate he did last year, if Rudy can continue to have a presence like the Defensive Player of the Year that he is, if Jinglin’ Joe can keep stroking it, I don’t see why the Jazz can’t beat any team on any given night. This team had a strong showing last year, and the exciting part is that there is still room for improvement. Donovan made this clear a few weeks ago in an interview with the Salt Lake Tribune’s Gordon Monson when he said, “… We can’t live on what we should’ve, what we could’ve done. No, let’s just go out and do it. Everybody has that same hunger and passion. We’ve all been underrated our entire careers.” This passion combined with humility is what Jazz fans love. It is the reason Stockton became a household name. But those days are over, in the past, the history has been written. Tonight, the “new era” Jazz continue to write their own legacy.

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.

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The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions

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The Utah Jazz Fan Show's 2018 Season Predictions

Preseason Perfection for the Utah Jazz

The 2018 NBA Preseason has come and gone. The Utah Jazz, a team almost unchanged from a year ago, goes a perfect 5-0.

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The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions

In Episode 02 of The Utah Jazz Fan Show, hosts and lifelong Utah Jazz super fans get together to discuss the final week of the 2018 NBA Preseason. This before bringing in JazzFanShow.com writer Andy Allred to make official predictions for the upcoming Utah Jazz NBA season.

The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions Podcast:

The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions At-a-Glance:

Total Regular Season Wins:

Ryan
– 56
Kelby
– 50
Andy
– 53
Twitter
– 50+

Playoff Seed:

Ryan
– 4
Kelby
– 4
Andy
– 3
Twitter
– 3/4

How Far Will They Go Overall:

Ryan
– 2nd Round
Kelby
– 2nd Round
Andy
– WCF
Twitter
– T-2nd rd./WCF

Most Improved:

Ryan
– Alec Burks
Kelby
– Dante Exum
Andy
– Ricky Rubio
Twitter
– Dante Exum

Pleasant Surprise:

Ryan
– Royce O’Neale
Kelby
– Dante Exum
Andy
– Jae Crowder
Twitter
– Grayson Allen

NBA All Stars:

Ryan
Yes – Rudy
Kelby
Yes – Donovan
Andy
Yes – Donovan
Twitter
Yes – Both

Most Minutes Played:

Ryan
– Donovan
Kelby
– Donovan
Andy
– Donovan
Twitter
– Donovan

Any changes before all star break:

Ryan
– Yes
Kelby
– No
Andy
– No
Twitter
– No

Human Victory Cigar/Surrender Flag:

Ryan
– Bradley
Kelby
– Bradley
Andy
– Bradley
Twitter
T – Bradley/Cavanaugh

 

 

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Takeaways From the Utah Jazz Meet The Team Event

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Takeaways From the Utah Jazz Meet The Team Event

Kelby’s takeaways from the Utah Jazz Meet The Team Event.

The Utah Jazz Meet The Team event went off without a hitch Friday evening. The beginning-of-year fan night experience sees small changes in format year to year, but this season’s event was one for the books.

For an overview of the Utah Jazz Meet The Team Event, CLICK HERE.

First Thing’s First – Utah Jazz Meet The Team Event.

First off, I know it’s a bit of a stretch to try and find takeaways from the friggin’ FAN NIGHT, but that’s the kind of thing we do at The Jazz Fan Show.

Without further adieu, my takeaways:

#1 | SO MANY Utah Jazz Fans

I arrived at Vivint Smart Home around 3:30 PM to record some segment for an upcoming episode of The Jazz Fan Show. I miraculously found free street parking next to the steps on the northwest corner of the arena.

As I came around the corner, I was surprised to find a line of people waiting for the doors to open… at 5:00 PM.

Now, I know an hour and a half isn’t actually that long, but this wasn’t for a game. This was a FAN NIGHT.

Pretty impressive.

As the night moved forward, the entire lower bowl of the stadium filled up. To my surprise, the first few rows of the upper bowl were also full.

We love this team, plain and simple. They work hard, win games and never back down.

But I think a lot of that love lies in how the team interacts with each other. We’re all friends when it comes to our Utah Jazz.

That will never change.

#2 | Still Looking Good in Purple

It was rumored ahead of the Utah Jazz Meet The Team Event that players would be showing off their new Classic Edition Purple uniforms.

Even though I knew the purple was coming, it was still almost overwhelming to see the jerseys in person. I felt it my chest.

It literally gave me chills.

“We look good in purple,” Jazz coach Quin Snyder said.

I think all of here at The Jazz Fan Show agree.

#3 | Offseason (of Nothing) Was Good To Us

When Jae Crowder was acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Rodney Hood, I have to admit I had my concerns. He just didn’t look good in Cleveland, which was surprising following his time in Boston the previous year.

Again, as happens so often in my life, I was forced to admit I was wrong almost immediately.

After seeing what Jae did during the final stretch of last season, I could see some serious potential.

“Give him an offseason with the Jazz coaching staff and I think he’s gonna make a big improvement,” I’d always say (mostly to people who didn’t want to be talking to me about basketball).

It already looks like that offseason is paying off. Jae is noticeably thinner and moving around better. I can’t wait to see how his role evolves throughout the year.

Derrick Favors also came into camp in even better shape than his already surprising transformation last season. Could it be that chasing kids around the house all summer is better for you than we thought?

#4 | Taking a Shot In The Dark (Hey-oh)

There were a few things I wanted to see improvement in almost immediately this upcoming season. One of those things was the shooting of one Dante Exum.

Coming off shoulder surgery last season following an injury-plagued career, Dante’s shot looked like the rust may have done permanent damage to those shooting mechanics.

But I’m happy to say he was absolutely lighting it up during the 3-point shooting competition, along with Ricky Rubio, who has improved his shot exponentially since arriving in Utah.

Can’t wait to see how Dante improves after an offseason of health.

#5 | Watching Grown Men Dance Badly

I hate this, and that is a MASSIVE understatement.

I literally had to turn my head and pretend it wasn’t happening.

 

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Rookie dance off

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This gives me no joy.

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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.

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