POSTCAST Cooper Flagg v Ace Bailey Fizzles in Pre-Season Clash | Dallas Mavericks beat Utah Jazz
Cooper Flagg versus Ace Bailey promised an electrifying preseason clash, but the marquee matchup fizzled as injuries and tough defense stole the spotlight. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the Utah Jazz’s 114-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, spotlighting growth moments and the stark reality of facing NBA-level defense. Ace Bailey’s night ended early with knee soreness after just 10 minutes, and Cooper Flagg struggled with his shot but impressed with hustle stats—grabbing seven rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. The episode pivots to observations about how rookies like Walt Clayton and Cody Williams respond to increased physicality and system demands, questioning how quickly these young players can adapt to evolving defensive schemes.
Ron Boone provides sharp analysis on the nuances of rim finishing, emphasizing why aggressiveness and strength matter for developing wings like Cody Williams, who showed flashes of real NBA-level first-step explosion. The discussion explores the impact of self-creation, adjusting to defensive pressure, and the importance of playmaking under duress—key topics for Jazz fans eager to forecast the team’s outlook. With Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen’s roles intertwined with these young guns, listeners are left wondering: Which rookie will crack the code first and have a true breakout moment?
0:00 Cooper Flagg vs. Ace Bailey Hype Fizzles
1:26 Early Impressions: Rookie Performances Examined
2:25 Jazz Struggle Against Stifling Dallas Defense
3:57 Cody Williams Shows New Aggression
5:46 Cracking the Code: Finishing at the Rim
8:16 Walt Clayton’s All-Around Night Evaluated
10:26 Mavericks’ Potential and Final Takeaways
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6 Comments
Interesting game. Is it just me, or did the Mavericks get like 5,000 offensive rebounds?
Hendricks looks MUCH improved from his rookie season. I’m finally excited to see what he can do.
The group will need some time to mesh. With the “old” guys in, our pace was slower, and we didn’t have the energy and enthusiasm of the last few games.
It’ll take some time to gel, but I’m stoked to see what they do!
Jazz Coach can stick that zone defense of his where the sun doesnt shine! Defensive rebounding was terrible. Altitude really bothered both teams.
Sir Ron Boone, the Utah State Aggie, Utah Star, New Orleans Jazz legend.
Super Ron Boone, never missed a game in 10 season as a pro.
17-65 higher ticket prices Cmon Jazz Owners!
Flips return was tough? How about Lauris?? He was just slipping around, winded and getting blocked and not hitting threes. I'm not (yet) worried about him longterm but that wasn't pretty coming back.