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The Utah Jazz cap off a 3-0 week with a huge win over BOS. Mike Conley and Joe Ingles led the Jazz to the win and their performance spells good things for the Jazz in the future.We discuss the race for home court. How many wins do the Jazz need? What are their odds? Who are the Jazz most likely to play come playoff time?Finally, we look at the upcoming schedule and identify key games for the Jazz to get.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz go 1-3 on the week. What was the big concern? Not offense. Defense was the main problem but their strategy was sound. We explain how shooting misfortune was their undoing.What needs improving for this team? We go over our thoughts and isolate where/when we’ve seen those. Are they back after beating WAS?Finally, we look at the playoff odds and our upcoming schedule.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz drop a game to the San Antonio Spurs. We analyze lack of effort and precision on the part of the Jazz, including the impact of the loss.What are the Jazz capable of? We look back on 4 teams that have similar results to us based on the 3 perspectives we looked at last week.Finally, we look at which games could be harder/easier than expected by comparing our schedule analyzer to FiveThirtyEight.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz close out the pre-All-Star break schedule with four straight wins. We look at those and dig up some takeaways from the Jazz’s performance.With the All-Star break upon us, we ask ourselves, “Who are the Utah Jazz?” We looked at 3 different perspectives to judge this team and compare them to other title contenders around the league.Finally, we look over our schedule. Are we happy with the results? Are we where we thought we’d be? Needless to say, we should be very encouraged.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz break the losing streak with a win over POR. But it wasn’t all roses. Jazz still prone to errors and lackluster effort. Still, a win is a win. We also review last week’s stats.Rudy and Donovan will compete with Team Giannis. The trade deadline saw moves from West teams but not the Jazz. What’s the impact?Finally, we explain why the Jazz ceiling never relied on result of a trade at the deadline but in optimizing the lineups of their 7 best players. It’s an encouraging strategy!Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NBA Trade Deadline nearing, Utah is in need of some improvement to keep up with the West's elite. Jordan Cummings sits down to chat about how Utah should approach it.We tackled the subject of the Jazz's position/skills needs, throw cold water on the "high-profile" targets, and set out determine likely moves that can still have impact.We discuss: Khem Birch, Christian Wood, Aron Baynes, Rudy Gay, Myers Leonard, Nerlens Noel, and others.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight the Jazz play visitor to the hot Blazers. Having 3 straight wins against playoff teams, Portland projects to be a tough team as the Jazz hope to get back on track after 3 straight losses themselves.In anticipation of tonight's UTA at POR game, I sat down with fellow Blazer fans on the "Both Teams Pod" to discuss the matchup, season expectations vs reality, Jazz-Blazers history, and what Damian Lillard has meant to Portland as a microcosm for Rudy Gobert.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz end the week 1-3 against short handed teams. We review the stats and look at some of the unique situations they had to deal with: unlucky shooting, 5-Out lineups, and not doing the ‘other’ things.Rudy and Donovan secured their spot on the All-Star roster. We explain how big a deal it is for them individually and review the format changes for the main event.Finally, we explain why Conley is still the best shot to achieve our goals and preview this week’s matchups.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz face a stretch of 10 straight games prior to the All-Star break against the West’s elite. We preview the matchups and where the Jazz have the advantage and disadvantage. What’s realistic for this stretch?Rudy and Donovan look to be All-Star bound. We review their cases from a narrative, statistical, and team impact perspective.Finally, we know the Jazz bench has been better. We explain just how much better and ask ourselves if it’s good enough? Does it even matter?Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Conley is “probable” for Saturday’s game vs Sacramento. What should we expect and what does it mean? We discuss why a focus on his impact, not his production, is the most important thing.Thanks to a fan suggestion, we compare the 2019-20 Jazz to former conference finals teams. Where do the Jazz stack up in offense, defense, shooting, and strategy? Listen to find out.We also look at the schedule, where we’ve come on our quest for 52 wins, why it may now be our floor, and what the upcoming matchups look like.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz are winning like crazy, 13-1 over their last 14 games. We explain just how the Jazz are doing on offense and defense. There are some pretty encouraging trends!Media members and fans have been asking themselves if the Jazz are really any good based on this stretch? We break down the question and explain our thought process and takaways.The Jazz are nothing without Rudy Gobert. He’s the engine that powers everything, and everyone benefits from his play. Donovan is a victim of playing without the star center. We break down the impact of minutes without Rudy.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz are winners of 9 of their last 10 games. We look into the stats and eye test takeaways for how they’re putting together the success. We also point out things to work on for the future.Tony Bradley has usurped Ed Davis in the rotation. We explain why he’s the better option for the moment but wonder if he’s the answer long term, especially when we hit the postseason.The Jazz’s success without Mike Conley has generated many a hot take in Jazz fandom. While there’s “some” debate here, Jazz are better with Mike playing than injured. We also argue that Mike is sorely needed come playoff time.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Cummings joins the podcast to evaluate the 2nd unit.Jordan Clarkson solves some problems with the bench, but not all of them. His contract is a feather in the cap of Jazz brass for future moves. We brainstorm some possible next steps.Rayjon Tucker replaces Jeff Green on the roster. But at what cost? Jordan and I discuss how the moves affect the roster in the short and long run.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz shocked the NBA world with the first trade since the offseason. Cleveland's bench scorer, Jordan Clarkson, will be coming to Utah in exchange for Dante Exum and two future 2nd round draft picks. We break down the deal, the stats, the film, and make our evaluation of the deal.The Jazz weren't done. They waived veteran forward Jeff Green to open a roster spot for G-League star Rayjon Tucker. The Jazz beat out a handful of teams vying for the high profile guard. Who is this kid? Why is there so much hype? We give fans as much info as possible about the young phenom.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a short week, Mike Conley reinjured his hamstring. What’s the impact? We run through the upcoming schedule and look at the bench woes to show how unideal a time it is.The bench is bad. But how bad? Using a our own lineup theology (SPP), we evaluate ever bench in the league through the lens of “Supplemental Player Production”.Should the Jazz trade for a stretch 5? An odd question that may be a solution to unlocking our second unit lineups. Who are the best candidates? We dive into a qualitative and quantitative analysis.Finally, we look ahead to the upcoming week and run through our schedule analyzer.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 3-1 week, the offense is trending in the right direction while the defense is still languishing. Shot profile and TOVs/OREBs are the key to both improving.We’ve developed a new analysis tool call Points/Possession Swing. We define it, explain its use, and look at the Jazz season through its lens. It’s an important key to achieving their goals this season.We compare each Jazz-man’s season performance to that of last year using FiveThirtyEight’s RAPTOR statistic. Donovan is soaring, Joe is languishing, and the bench is terrible. What has to change?Finally, we look ahead to the upcoming week and run through our schedule analyzer.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz went 1-5 in a brutal stretch of games. What happened? We look at the stats and recall our eye test to evaluate what went wrong and what needs fixing.Jazz need to improve. Is that internally or going out and getting another talent? We look into the PROS and CONS of different scenarios, including some trade possibilities.Finally, we look ahead to the upcoming schedule starting tonight in Memphis. Our schedule analyzer says the sky isn’t falling so let’s keep our chin up.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz offense has come to life against NOP and MIL. We look at what’s different and see what can be sustained!The Milwaukee game was disappointing no question. We look at the final play and evaluate what the true options were. Plus, we work to maintain the correct perspective on the outcome.Finally, Kays sits down with us to talk basketball jargon and how common phrases to basketball savants are hilarious to those learning the game.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past few games, Mike Conley has finally arrived and is playing like the high level point guard we traded for. We break down his impact and impressive stats from the week.Jazz are struggling with focus at times which cost them the first Minnesota game. But the second Minnesota game was won with some laser intensity at the end. Jazz are wrestling with these two things right now.Finally, we look ahead to the Jazz’s 5 game road trip. What should we expect? How will it impact our season? We break it all down for you.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night wrapped up a weird week where the Jazz didn’t dominate like we expected. Rudy, however, is still our best player and it’s increasingly obvious that our bench has some weaknesses.Jazz are still on pace for our 52 win prediction. Their losses have all been close and have had unique circumstances. Jazz fans shouldn’t be down on themselves.Finally, we look at the upcoming schedule, talk Joe’s shooting struggles for a moment, and wrap up some NBA storylines affecting the Jazz.Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz, for the latest updates and the hottest takes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices