The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 3/23/2015

1. Trey Burke shoots the Jazz out of the game. Trey Burke’s 4-22 shooting performance is really bad. No other player had shot more than 22 shots and less than 4 makes this season, until Monta Ellis did it last night that...

Two Jazz Big Men: One Quiet, One Loud

Rudy Gobert has birthed a cult of personality never before seen in relation to the Utah Jazz. A large portion of the sudden celebrity is production-based.  Since permanently joining Derrick Favors in the starting lineup...

Utah Jazz Draft Prospects 2015: Kelly Oubre

As the Jazz continue their ascent up the Western Conference, the organization will have to make an important decision as they near the NBA Draft: Do they go for the player that can make an immediate impact, or a high upside...

Game Ball Rankings VI: The 31-Win Jazz Still Led by Hayward

The officially unofficial game ball rankings have five more wins to commemorate, a new entrant to coronate,  and a familiar name at the top of the leaderboard. With a maximum of 14 game balls still available, it’s getting...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors 3/21/2015

1. The Jazz got beat by the #1 offense and the #1 defense. That the Jazz lost to the Warriors tonight was no surprise: Golden State is by far the league’s best team. They have the #1 offense and the #1 defense in the league...

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...