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,...

Jazz Grit Their Way to a Win Over the Nets, 119-114

The Jazz’s latest win, 119-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, could almost be described as an inverse of last week’s dramatic win over the Milwaukee Bucks. That game ended in a Bojan Bogdanovic...

Jazz Use Game Against Depleted Warriors to Work on Chemistry

After a couple emotional wins for the Jazz, Monday’s matchup with the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors could have easily been a letdown. Instead, the Jazz came out looking crisp and making sure they handled their business...

Salt City Seven: Bogey, Close Wins & How Much to Trust Projections

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 Bogey Bail-out Game

Bojan Bogdanovic was the star of the Jazz’s Friday-night 103-100 win over the Bucks. He came up big when his team was struggling during Milwaukee rallies. He made star plays and shifted momentum. And he beat the buzzer to...

The Year of Parity, Chapter 2: Competitive Balance and the Era of Star Duos

For the first time in a very long time, the NBA is balanced. The era of superteams has apparently passed and the year of parity has begun. For once in a very long time, eight to ten teams could make their case as NBA Finals...

Stars Collide in SLC as Jazz Survive Sixers

At any given point in the season, a team is dealing with several storylines. How soon will Mike Conley become accustomed to the Jazz offense? How will Joel Embiid respond as he returns to the lineup after a short suspension? How...

Salt City Seven: Spida’s Special Start, Rebounding Woes & 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,...

Another Bad Weekend in Los Angeles as Jazz Fade Late

The good news for the Utah Jazz is that they don’t play a basketball game in California next weekend. The Jazz remain undefeated in games played outside of the state of California and we can only hope the trend continues as...

The Year of Parity, Chapter 1: June, July, and the Death of the Superteam

For the first time in a very long time, the NBA is balanced. The era of superteams has apparently passed and the year of parity has begun. For once in a very long time, eight to ten teams could make their case as NBA Finals...