The Way We Play Here: Searching for Howie

Scoring an invitation to Monday night hoops in the gym on my Brooklyn block was a really big deal. I had figured out that the Jewish temple had a court in the basement because I had seen guys coming and going with basketballs the...

Core Rotation Strength Comparison Ahead of West Playoffs

The notion that depth doesn’t matter after game 82 is just plain wrong. Virtually every deep playoff run by any team features big moments from key reserves. Whether it’s foul trouble, untimely injuries or just starter...

Salt City Seven: Bring On Dallas, Season Wrap Numbers, Confidence

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: Late Execution, Bogey’s Quiet Confidence, Final Week & More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: More Injuries, More Gobert-Mitchell Smoke, More Ls Cloud the Jazz’s Forecast

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: Bench Boost, Can Utah Climb to 3rd, Gobert on Defense & More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: The Jazz Paradox, Playoff Picture, Red Hot Shooters & More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: Rotation Questions, Playoff Peek, Clutch Conley & More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: The Defense is Back, Playoff Picture, Gobert on “Noise” and More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Jazz Kryptonite? An Empirical Look at Utah’s Supposed Smallball Struggles

For better or worse, much of the collective wisdom on a given team’s purported Achilles heel is informed by the last thing that happened to them. In the 2020 playoffs, the Jazz were sent home by the league’s best...