SHOCK: Utah Jazz DEMOLISH Cavaliers as Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George DELIVER Epic Win
David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST each night after the Utah Jazz games
Utah Jazz stun the Cleveland Cavaliers with a dominant 123-112 victory, shaking off a 55-point blowout in their previous game. Is this the turning point for Will Hardy’s squad? David Locke and Ron Boone break down the Jazz’s relentless half-court execution, highlighting how Lauri Markkanen’s physical, multifaceted offense and Keyonte George’s efficient play powered the upset. The duo examines how Utah’s defensive strategy stifled Donovan Mitchell, keeping the Cavaliers out of rhythm and exposing their lack of continuity.
Key storylines include the impact of veteran leadership after a historic loss, Cody Williams’ development in the starting lineup, and strategic coaching shifts that changed the game’s momentum. Insightful analysis covers shooting efficiency, defensive traps, and the Jazz’s ability to get to the free throw line. Don’t miss this in-depth look at how the Utah Jazz are reshaping expectations in the NBA with grit, energy, and tactical precision.
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Ahh… this season is so mentally tedious. I’m tired of it. This whole tank thing man. I want the players to develop. But I really want a top 4 pick… we’re not good enough to compete, but it feels like all our most recent wins are against playoff caliber teams that should be assisting us in our efforts to keep our pick! AHHH… I’m so really for this season to be over. I just want to be a fan that can cheer for success and feel bad about defeat. Rather than the opposite. There is my soap box. It’s my birthday today… I just want a close game with Don pulling out the dub, to help us in the tank. We won last year on my bday too… Isaiah game winner. Hoping my 2027 bday, we win and it can be fully celebrated.
I checked the score on my phone in the first qtr and it was something crazy like 18 to 4. After the Jazz lost to Charlotte by 55 points I assumed the Jazz were 4 but nope sounds like the Jazz dominated!
We beat Donovan the first game he played against us!
Sad win
Another loss for our long term hopes. We can't win or lose in a effective way. This is the last year I hope for us to lose but that seems the only real hope for us to get better than mediocre
Not much development tonight. We know what we have with Lauri, Key, Nurk and Siv so wins with them playing the most are sad this current year. It is nice to see Cody getting better. If he was his brother he'd still be in college and a very hot prospect.
Markkanen is back
All these swings in efficiency should be expected now. The Jazz are always a poor defensive team in terms of ability, but when their offense is clicking, they can beat anyone and anywhere, and their defense in those games will improve because of it. The Jazz want to lose games to keep that #1 pick, but when they put all their players out there, what we saw in San Antonio and now Cleveland should not be a surprise. I am sure the Ainges are in a quandary as to how to proceed.
RIP Bob Weir