All it took was one big scoring run for San Antonio to take down the Utah Jazz 113-104 in the first game back from the NBA All-Star break. The Jazz blamed it on a lack of effort and a soft defense. But you can also credit Spurs coach Gregg Popovich for never letting the Jazz get momentum.
Utah look to take a 2-1 lead in the season series over Houston as the Jazz finished up a two-game homestand that concludes with a matchup against the Rockets.
Solid performances by Jazzmen Emmanuel Mudiay and Rudy Gobert weren't enough as the Utah Jazz struggled to find a rhythm on both offense and defense against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Utah Jazz will return from the All-Star break riding a four-game winning streak. They will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
In the latest edition of SB Nation's 'Untitled' series, the documentary crew examines the careers of John Stockton and Karl Malone, including the shortcomings that left the duo without a title despite 18 trips to the playoffs.
Utah Jazz players were exchanging jokes on Twitter during the NBA All-Star break. Forward Joe Ingles sent out a tweet about an encounter with a fan who simply wanted to take a selfie.
At the All-Star Break, we take a closer look at Rudy Gobert's national success, Donovan Mitchell's recent struggles, and playoff push to finish the regular season.
If there were any questions surrounding Rudy Gobert's ability to perform at the NBA All-Star Game, the Utah Jazz center's 21 point, 11 rebound performance should silence his doubters.
With questions about how Rudy Gobert's defensive approach will fit in the NBA All-Star Game, it seems the french center may be looking to diversify his skill set.
Though both Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell were drafted to play for Giannis Antetokounmpo's team during Sunday night's game, both players are excited to represent the state of Utah and the organization they play for.
Utah Jazz forward Donovan Mitchell said that the one NBA player he wants to emulate is fellow all-star and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard.