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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!

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

November 16, 2018 by Andy Allred Leave a Comment

"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.


About The 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.

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!

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.

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

October 17, 2018 by Andy Allred Leave a Comment

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.

You can hear the show on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. If you’d like to be notified when articles and podcast episodes are released, subscribe below!

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Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Calls Jazz Fans NBA’s Best

September 13, 2018 by Jazz Fan Show Leave a Comment

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Calls Utah Jazz Fans Best in NBA

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Calls Jazz Fans NBA’s Best

The Jazz Fan Show already knew (obviously), but it’s nice to have it officially on record.

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern (predecessor to current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver) led the league owners from Feb. 1, 1984 to Jan. 31, 2014.

The NBA saw its most significant growth during Stern’s tenure. His time included some of the most legendary NBA players of all time, including Jazz greats John Stockton and Karl Malone. Michael Jordan, most commonly believed to be the best player in NBA history, also played the majority of his career during Stern’s time leading the league.

Watch Live: David Stern Calls Jazz Fans NBA’s Best

The Big East Conference recently interviewed Stern. During the interview, questions about Stern’s time in the NBA became the focus. The interviewer at one point asked Stern who the best fan base in the NBA is.

His response?

“We’ve got some crazy fanbases all over but they’re about as intense as it comes in Utah.”

The video was then posted on The Big East’s Twitter page. Watch it below:

THIS. IS. MUST. SEE. @NBA 🐐 David Stern reveals his favorite player, the best #NBA atmospheres and some of his hidden talents in a #BEshootaround Exclusive! pic.twitter.com/nF5OxQBepw

— BIG EAST Conference (@BIGEAST) September 11, 2018


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 on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. If you’d like to be notified when articles and podcast episodes are released, subscribe below!

 

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