Several Huge Performances Steal Home Court for Jazz

Story of the GameEntering Game 2 of the First Round Western Playoff series between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the home team expected their big three of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony to lift...

George’s 8 Threes Sink Jazz 108 – 116

Story of the GameIn the Utah Jazz’s charge into and up the playoff standings to end the regular season, they were the league’s most dominant defense by a wide margin. In their first playoff game against the Oklahoma...

Podcast: Throw Out the Season Series, Jazz/OKC Advantages

Most years, the regular season matchups between playoff opponents provide some hint of how a series might go. This year, Ken and Dan Clayton argue, you can throw out the four Jazz-Thunder games, all played before Christmas, and...

SC7: Why Utah Will Have a Shot vs. OKC, plus Rudy Blocks, ROY Talks & More

Eighty-two down.Some indeterminate number to go.The NBA’s second season is underway, and the Utah Jazz are set to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference 4-5 matchup. But before that can happen we need...

Staff Scrimmage: Writer Roundtable Weighs in on Jazz-Thunder ahead of G1

You’ve come to the right place for smart, diverse takes on the Jazz’s upcoming playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Five of our writers answered questions about key players, burning topics and of...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Playoffs Predictions, Luring LeBron & Jazz Secrets

Jimbo Rudding, our resident mailbag artist, is in playoff form. Jimbo provides our regular dose of levity here at Salt City Hoops, answering reader questions with his signature blend of creativity, humor and unabashed...

Salt City Hoops Show: In-depth preview of Jazz first round series vs. OKC

On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson go in-depth on the first round series between Utah and Oklahoma City. Who guards Westbrook? How do the Jazz keep Steven Adams off the glass? What do the Jazz need to do...

Jazz Fall to Blazers, Lose Home Court to OKC

Story of the GameWhen this game tipped off, the Utah Jazz knew they would play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. What wasn’t known is where game one would be played, as a Jazz victory over the...

Deja Vu: Jazz Blitz Warriors Again, 119-79

Right from the opening tip of Tuesday’s home season finale, the Utah Jazz played with energy and intensity. It wasn’t just a five-minute stretch either, as Utah kept it going throughout the game and blitzed the Golden...

Jazz Clinch Playoff Spot with Lakers Blowout

Story of the GameIt required one of the least likely streaks of domination in NBA history, 28 victories in 33 contests, but the Utah Jazz’s 112 to 97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers sealed their spot in the playoff with...