Slc Dunk: For Utah Jazz Fans

On this episode of the SLC Punks podcast we commiserate over the current state of the Utah Jazz. Having lost 5 of their last 6 and performing much worse than expected, the Jazz have been a disappointment so far this season. So what exactly is going wrong? Is this just a difficult schedule or something more? In what ways can Donovan Mitchell and the rest of the team improve? Is this a Quin Snyder problem, the team, a combination of both? We take a look at the Jazz rankings in multiple areas like shot selection, defensive rating, offensive rating and, long story short, it’s not good right now. But is everything going downhill? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz lost to the Philadelphia 76ers and it was a highlight to a problem that is going on with Donovan Mitchell right now. He has to pass the ball. On this episode I talk about the things Donovan needs to do and why it will change everything for the Jazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bojan Bogdanovic was incredible for the Utah Jazz again helping them beat Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Bogdanovic's incredible efficiency is a major reason the Jazz have the record they do. Once everyone else figures it out, watch out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Utah Jazz's third game in four nights and playing without Gobert, they weren't able to get over the hump and beat the Milwaukee Bucks. Although part of that was because of Giannis Antetokounmpo and his incredible 50 point night. Giannis is looking like a repeat MVP and there's not much argument against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a game the Utah Jazz were without Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic stepped up in a big time way leading the Jazz to a nice victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert were dominant through three quarters and then pulled their foot off the gas and the Warriors made their way back into the game. Nice win for the Jazz who are now 10-5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a point in the game where things could have gone very badly and the Utah Jazz figured it out getting a much needed win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mike Conley is looking better every game and Rudy Gobert was a mammoth again. Donovan Mitchell is in a bit of a slump that would probably improve if he was looking to facilitate more. He'll figure it out. We've already seen this season everything he's capable of doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another night of disappointing offense from the Utah Jazz as they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 112 to 102. Utah’s offense was woeful with players not being able to make shots yet again. Donovan Mitchell had probably his worst shooting night of the season going 5/23 from the field. The other starters had okay nights but no one was able to overcome that difficult of a night from their best offensive player. But you can’t put all the blame on Mitchell because the Jazz have lost games in which he’s played well offensively. The offense just doesn’t seem to be getting it done for the players and the Jazz need to figure out soon what the issues are or they’ll continue to lose winnable games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SLC Punks we talk about that time we got in trouble with the NBA officials. What did we do to get in trouble with the officials and what happened next? We then go over the Utah Jazz’s recent wins and what they’re doing to get those wins. Is this year’s defense better than last year’s? If so, how is that happening? Mike Conley is playing better, should we have ever worried at all? Joe Ingles is having an interesting season with some of his numbers being down. What’s the reason? Is that a product of a different role or is there more going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bojan Bogdanovic hit the game winner in the Utah Jazz victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz went head to head against Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers and came up short Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz got a nice win against the LA Clippers, who were resting Kawhi Leonard, behind a big night from Mike Conley who broke out of his slump in a big way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On a night where no one on the Utah Jazz could score outside of Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic, the Jazz still found a way to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally. The team that Jazz fans were expecting to see showed up against the Sacramento Kings in a big win with a final score of 113-81. In what was an absolute beatdown of the Kings, the Jazz showed just what this fully armed and operational battle station is capable of when all the parts are playing to their fullest capabilities. There were huge expectations of the Jazz coming into this season and they lived up to them tonight. It’s interesting that everything has seemed like the opposite of what we expected from preseason up until now. In preseason the defense looked porous but it looks elite so far this year. The offense in preseason looked fantastic and has struggled up until tonight. Bojan Bogdanovic couldn’t shoot in preseason and now he’s the best shooter on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a game where everything went wrong: Mike Conley shooting 1/16, Bojan Bogdanovic and Royce O'neale getting injuries, Donovan Mitchell stepped up in a big time way to lead the Utah Jazz to a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chris Paul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz came into the game against the Portland Trail Blazers hoping to improve their defense. Unfortunately they were met by a Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum who lit them up. Donovan Mitchell had a nice night along with Joe Ingles, who is quietly having a great preseason, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Blazers. Utah will have to improve in a lot of areas if they want to hit the win total they've been working towards this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz took on the Sacramento Kings and the Kings blew up. Buddy Hield looked elite on the offensive end taking advantage of the Jazz not being in sync with Rudy Gobert just yet. Donovan Mitchell also looks incredible. He's gonna do work this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of the most most anticipated preseason games I can remember, the New Orleans Pelicans edged out the Utah Jazz. For Jazz fans it was the first meeting with Derrick Favors since the offseason. For the rest of the world it was another chance to see Zion Williamson. And Zion did not disappoint. The touted number 1 overall pick had his way with the Jazz at the rim late in the game. Shooting 9/12 from the field and scoring 26 points, his touch at the basket is as good as any player I’ve ever seen. Rudy Gobert made his life a little more difficult, but he was even able to score over Gobert a few times. His ability to put the ball in the hoop regardless of who was guarding him was astonishing. He also powered through any defense and would finish each with an and-1. And I’m not exaggerating. He had like 4 and-1’s and at times it felt like the best defense was to just bear hug him. Who in the league can even come close to guarding him? The Pelicans are going to be a problem and when you look at what Zion was doi

Utah Jazz preseason has started and the Utah Jazz Podcast boys are covering every single sweet second of the action. In this one we talk about the best regular season game in Jazz history, the most hated former Jazz player, and yet another amazing rapid fire segment. Preseason basketball is back and you gotta love it baby! Go Jazz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices