Utah Jazz

Mitchell Scores 18 in 3 Minutes as Jazz Blow Out Pelicans

Story of the GameThe Utah Jazz 17-point victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, 116 to 99, may be the most unique blowout in recent memory.Utah brought a 10-game road winning streak to stack up against a New Orleans team that had...

Jazz Smother Memphis Offense for 95 – 78 Victory

Story of the GameIn perhaps the most predictable result of the NBA season, the Utah Jazz, winners of 17 of their last 19 games, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, losers of 15 straight, 95 to 78, holding the Grizzlies to a...

Salt City Seven: The Jazz’s Sneaky Depth, Playoff Push & More

The Jazz are once again rolling, taking a four-game win streak into their final stretch of games, which starts tonight in Memphis.In this week’s Salt City Seven column, we’ll use our seven sections to shine a light on...

Jazz Blow Out Pacers for 9th Straight Road Win

Story of the GameThe Utah Jazz played one of their better games of the season, which was enough for a 20-point road win against the Indiana Pacers, 104 – 84.The Pacers jumped out to a quick eight to two lead and, though the...

Jazz Use Balance to Stay Perfect in March

The Utah Jazz’s latest win started with a 9-0 offensive run and ended in holding their opposition to a 13-point fourth quarter. When you combine offense and defense, you get the win. The Jazz did so for the 15th time in 17...

Kings Never Challenge Jazz in Easy 98 – 91 Victory

Story of the GameThis was a contest the Utah Jazz had to win and, if they were honest and wouldn’t be fined for it, the Sacramento Kings would admit they wanted to lose. So Utah’s cruise to a 98 – 91 victory on...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Tony Bradley Facts, Cleaning up for LeBron & More

Following an NBA team should be fun, and Jimbo Rudding makes sure it is. Jimbo provides our regular dose of levity here at Salt City Hoops, answering reader questions with his signature blend of creativity, humor and unabashed...

Jazz Earn Contentious 116 – 108 Win over Minnesota

Story of the GameDespite the Minnesota Timberwolves entering the night sitting third in the Western Conference, seven spots ahead of the 1oth-place Utah Jazz, only three games separated the teams in the loss column. Each team was...

Salt City Seven: Expectations for Exum, Playoff Race, Key Numbers and More

Down the home stretch we go.The Jazz are still on the outside of the playoff landscape and looking in, and a 1-2 week didn’t help matters. We’ll recap the key stories from the week with numbers, plays and more as we...

The Jazz Working to Correct a Turnover Problem

Monday night against the NBA-best Houston Rockets, the Utah Jazz gave away too many possessions and points by coughing up 22 turnovers, eight more than their average. Consequently, the Jazz let their 15-point first-half lead...