Utah Jazz see a real NBA defense and they wilt and adjust

The Utah Jazz face a formidable NBA defense, leading to a challenging preseason game against the Houston Rockets. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, dissects the Jazz’s performance, highlighting their initial struggles and subsequent adjustments. With insights into the team’s clunky starting lineup and the defensive prowess of the Rockets under Ime Udoka, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the Jazz’s evolving strategies. Key players like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler are spotlighted for their roles in the team’s adaptation.

Can the Jazz replicate the Rockets’ defensive transformation? David Locke examines the potential for improvement, focusing on Will Hardy’s goals for better point-of-attack defense and rim protection. The episode also features standout performances from Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh, offering a glimpse into the future of the Jazz’s young roster. With a mix of analysis and anticipation, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the Jazz’s preseason journey and their quest for defensive excellence.

0:00 Intro

0:02 Utah Jazz’s Preseason Struggles and Adjustments

2:04 The Impact of Defensive Styles on Game Dynamics

3:34 Utah Jazz’s Struggle Against Houston Rockets’ Defense

8:43 Jazz’s Strategic Adjustments

16:21 Defensive Strategies and Challenges for the Jazz

23:31 Brice Sensabaugh’s Adaptation and Hustle

26:03 Evaluating Kyle Filipowski’s Shooting Skills

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7 comments

  1. I wonder how much was adjusting and how much Houston stopped playing their best players. I wish Houston would have kept their guys in so we could see how our adjustments really worked. But plenty of opportunity coming at us.

  2. Loved the episode David! Thanks!

    Noticed the TV guys got moved off the floor. It’s a bummer, you guys are great at what you do and I feel like you guys can get better in game vibes and info when you are close.

    Towards the end of the second Utah ran the same play 3 times in a row each time George was yelling at Sexton to go to the right side but sexton went left. Weird exchange between them. Sure it’s just getting things rolling after only a week of training camp, but George seemed to spend a lot of time struggling to get the offense initiated and yelling/directing the offense.

    Georges point guard feel doesn’t really seem to be there (based off last season, not knee jerking to one game). His scoring feel is great just not his facilitator. Obviously Flagg or Bailey is the Goal but a big point guard would be a nice consolation prize. (Traore, Demin, Harper in that order for me… hopefully Demin shines this year cuz a 6’8 all star point guard would be a nice change up from years past)

    If spacing stays an issue it will be hard for Hardy to keep Juzang off the floor. Not as big of an issue if Sensabaugh plays pg minutes.

    Please tell Bolerjack that Collier is not 6’5. That USC info is throwing him off.

  3. The "not ever playing without being a best player on the floor" -thing is interesting. 🤔

    I think that's one big difference between European and USA players growing up. Even if European players play in academies (and are the best player there) and won't go pro as kids, best players always fight to get to the national teams or even just to train with the senior national team. They rarely have a situation where they aren't at least periodically playing superior competition which on itself pushes them to try to grow more.

  5. Brice is an absolute stud man. 30+ year jazz fan here and new sub and I am so excited about our young guys man. I'm not even concerned with standings at all this year but I'm still going to watch every single game because I've never seen a young group for this team that has collectively as much talent and potential. I hope ainge doesn't nuke it again and gives the talent time to grow. Too bad we won't have Clarkson, Lauri, or Collins when we're actually good though.

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