Jimbo’s Mailbag – What Could Motivate Exum to Drive to the Lane?

Q: What could motivate Dante to go for a lay-up after a drive into the lane? – Steve GREAT question, Steve! I too am getting tired of Dante’s timid play this year. I know he is young and doesn’t want to make mistakes,...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers 3/19/2015

1. The Jazz’s talent level, rather than effort level, got them this win. That’s been unusual for the Jazz, who have been winning games by playing smarter and harder than their opposition. Tonight, though, off a late...

A Post-All-Star Break Statistical Look: the Reserves

While Wednesday’s loss to the Washington Wizards was a tough one, the Utah Jazz continue to be one of the NBA’s great stories this second half of the season. Last week, we delved into a post All-Star break analysis of...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards 3/18/2015

1. Jazz’s shot luck doesn’t pan out for them this game. The Jazz shot 19 more field goals, 11 more 3 point shots, and 1 more free throw than their opponents tonight, but they couldn’t get anything to drop. Both...

On a Few Stiff Learning Experiences, Plus Player Grades for Wizards @ Jazz 3/18/15

For a young Jazz team that’s been streaking of late and among the toasts of the league, Wednesday night’s loss to the Wizards was a reminder of the way this league can be at times. These games will happen over the...

When Is It Time To Win?

After the pandemoniacal trade deadline, opinions surrounding the Kanter-Thunder trade were passionately varied. In spite of differing opinions on the trade, one thing was certain: the Jazz traded away a talented asset for future...

Utah Jazz Winning Streak Talk with Alex Kennedy and Spencer Hall – Salt City Hoops Show on ESPN700

On this week’s episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Dowsett talk about the Jazz’s winning ways: it’s now 6 in a row and 11 of 13 for the very young Jazz. We talk about the starting...

Dante Exum, Rodney Hood and Accelerated Developmental Timetables

A single play from Saturday night’s win over Detroit seemed to encapsulate much of the excitement surrounding the younger parts of Utah’s core. Rodney Hood fought through a screen before deflecting an entry pass into the...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz vs. Charlotte Hornets 3/16/2015

1. At one point, the score was 81-37. That happened at the 3:30 mark of the 3rd quarter. After that, the Jazz were outscored 29-13, which obscured some of the blatant ridiculousness of some of what was going on. Just so those...

On Quin Snyder’s Tinkering, Plus Player Grades for Hornets @ Jazz 3/16/15

Process always trumps results for this Jazz team under Quin Snyder, part of what makes him so appealing from a strategic standpoint. So in a massive blowout win, it should be no surprise that the Jazz tried out a few things. Jack...