DOMINANT: Utah Jazz Deliver BEST Performance of the Year as Lauri Markkanen & Keyonte George SHINE
Utah Jazz deliver their best performance of the season, locking down the Cleveland Cavaliers with elite defense and standout efforts from Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen. Can this be the turning point the Jazz faithful have been waiting for in a challenging campaign?
David Locke breaks down Utah’s dominant showing, spotlighting how George and Markkanen’s evolution as cornerstone players is reshaping expectations. Catch an in-depth look at the team’s improving defensive metrics, the rise of rookie Cody Williams in the starting lineup, and the organizational focus on development amid roster adjustments. Plus, late-game insights from around the NBA, discussions on potential trade targets like Jaden Ivey, and whether teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves have what it takes to contend.
Is the Jazz’s newfound chemistry sustainable as they prepare for the Chicago Bulls and the season’s next phase?
0:00 – Jazz Best Performance
14:20 – Lauri & Keyonte Evolution
25:00 – Late Game Watch & League Notes
Analysis of recent NBA late games, other team observations, and insights into Western Conference trends.
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12 Comments
It was very impressive the way the Jazz players played pick and roll defense last night the precision in some of their transitions and close outs into switches was "Note-Worthy"
Like the video if you're watching live… cmon grow the network.
Over 90 watching… less than 30 likes!
It won’t last long can tell ya that they loose the next game they caint even beat the lakers at all or Oklahoma thunder .still going be a lottery season
Seeing we moved up to 7 in the draft made it less exciting. I really fear for our right now!
The hotel thing is because you should putting money into the communities where the teams are. That is part of the implied value of having a team. If they cannot provide a location teams want to stay in, they shouldn't have a team. I'm surprised these things aren't guaranteed through some sort of contract at the beginning of the season.
Also, Milwaukee is awesome. Chicago is cool too, but Milwaukee was one of the best vacations I have ever been on. Great food, incredibly nice people, and lots of fun historic landmarks while still feeling like a very modern city. If I am spending one night in a city, and one of the days I am there I have to play a basketball game, I think all I want is good food and nice people. And if that isn't enough, they have 2.5 sports teams and if I remember correctly a casino downtown. Also, you save about 110 dollars on daily cost of visiting. Just sayin', bad take + Milwaukee taking strays
Trade Svi and Nurkic to the Heat for Terry Rozier and save the pick in this really good draft!
If Walker was playing this year it really would have been difficult to tank.
My message to the Utah Jazz:
You have shown me everything I needed to see this season. Be it the emergence of Keyonte, or the superstar potential of Ace Bailey, or Lauri's excellent play. I am hopeful for the future, especially when Walker comes back.
With that said, we cannot lose this draft pick. Losing our draft pick is the only thing that would make this season a waste. We need one more piece to compete for a championship, especially if we were able to get Darren Peterson or AJ Dybansta.
I give you full permission to tank the rest of the year to put ourselves in the best position to keep our draft pick and hopefully get a top 3 pick.
Then next year we shoot for the playoffs.
Whoopty do. Idgaf about wins. We now know Key and Lauri are pieces for the future. Our only priority should be developing our young guys and securing the pick. I'm the best case scenario we STILL aren't good enough for a Play In position. If we lose our pick Ryan Smith needs to go
Key's a stud, and quickly making the question is he a top 10 guard rn. Should be an All-Star, but definitely the MIP. Cody's path is defensive menace and just hit shots, ie a more athletic PJ Tucker, etc
Thank You