Utah Jazz

Playoff Race Intensifies, With No Easy Matchups in the West

The NBA trade deadline came and went with the Jazz sitting quietly as it passed, and then two Utah All-Stars made their All-Star debuts. Now all that’s left is a dramatic final stretch, where every win or loss matters just...

Home Blowout Features Turnovers, Poor Shooting, Ugly Jerseys

For over two months, the Jazz have neglected to wear their mustard pineapple butter corn yellow Nike “Statement” jerseys, despite having scheduled to wear them.  They swapped them out for other jerseys in numerous games, a...

SC7: Playoff Race Visualized, All-Star Dreams Realized, Clarkson On Fire & More

Every 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 in every week for the quotes, stats,...

Bench Mob Holds Off Surging Dallas As Jazz Win Third Straight

A dominant start wasn’t quite enough for the Utah Jazz as they tried to earn a third straight win on Monday night in Dallas. The Mavericks came charging back, cutting a 23-point lead to just three midway through the third...

Salt City Seven: Closing Lineups, Big Shot Bogey, Rivalry Rankings & More

Every 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 in every week for the quotes, stats,...

Bogdanovic Game Winner, Clarkson’s Big Night Push Jazz Past Rockets

After a controversial finish to Friday night’s game in Salt Lake City, it seemed there was no way Utah and Houston could top the exciting ending.And then they did.In a game that could won an Oscar for best picture, Utah evened...

Jazz Comeback Ends in Controversy and a Streak-Snapping Win

Rudy Gobert goaltended Damian Lillard’s game-tying layup attempt with 14 seconds remaining. The referees did not make the call. The Utah Jazz won.That will be the overwhelmingly dominant storyline regarding Utah’s...

The Jazz-Specific Impact of Every Deadline Trade

The Jazz didn’t make any deals at the NBA’s trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean their place in the basketball universe was unchanged. Teams around them made moves that could shift power one way or another, and...

Floundering Jazz Search for Answers After Another Loss

The reeling Jazz suffered their fifth straight loss on Wednesday night, falling from 15 points ahead in a close loss to a Denver squad with just seven healthy players. The 98-95 loss and the overall malaise over the last week and...

Deadline Day! SCH Panel Weighs In On Trade Options, Assets

We’re inside the final 24 hours of the NBA trade season, with a deadline on deals set for 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday afternoon.Meanwhile, the Jazz have lost five straight games and appear to need some help. Will...