Game Recaps

Early Closing for Thanksgiving: Jazz’s Second Half Leads to Loss in Indy

Looking ahead at this long, hard road trip, Wednesday’s date with the Pacers looked like one of the more winnable games in Utah’s 5-game eastern swing. Instead, Indiana easily handed the Jazz their second straight...

Jazz Miss DPOY in Loss to MVP

It was probably too much to hope for the same late-game heroics that allowed the Jazz to defeat the Bucks in Salt Lake to repeat themselves on Monday night in Milwaukee. Unlike that November 8 duel, this time the Jazz fell just...

Salt City Seven: No Lost Sleep Over Lost Leads, Slipped Screens, A More Crowded West

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,...

The Jazz Make Plays to Fend Off Pelicans’ Surge

In the 2019-20 season, there certainly have been no uninteresting games for the Utah Jazz and their fans. For the second night in a row, the Jazz saw a commanding lead evaporate quickly. And for the second consecutive evening,...

The Jazz Survive Late Rally from the Warriors

Jazz fans were expecting an easy victory on Friday’s game against the 3-14 Golden State Warriors at Vivint SmartHome Arena. Instead, they had to sweat a close finish as Utah held off the Warriors’ late run to win...

Late Barrage from Outside Seals Jazz Win, 103-95

After the Jazz’s Monday night loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Salt Lake City, the rematch in Minnesapolis on Wednesday started to look very much like a must-win game. It probably will not come down to playoff...

KAT Goes Off, Jazz Go Cold as Minny Wins in Utah, 112-102

Up 86-80 with just over nine minutes to go, the Utah Jazz appeared on pace to remain undefeated in their mountain fortress. Karl-Anthony Towns had other ideas.The Jazz finally fell at home after finding themselves on the wrong...

Salt City Seven: Gobert’s Domination, Bench Struggles, Conley Homecoming & 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,...

Jazz Come Up Short in Conley’s Emotional Return

Friday night was a special one for Mike Conley. After 12 great seasons in Memphis, he finally had the opportunity to return to the city, court and fans that he knew so well. It is difficult to see a player being booed upon...

Culture is Key to the Jazz’s Success

What can the Buffalo Bills learn from the Utah Jazz? And why am I writing about the Bills on a Jazz blog?First, both teams are my first loves. Second, and most important, the Jazz have a strong culture that has led to success,...