A two-week stretch of Jazz basketball has brought some incredibly competitive performances, featuring many narrow losses and some stressful wins. It's the best of both worlds for the Jazz, who need to rack up losses but still require improvement and growth from the prospect class.

Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) recaps it all for you: What has stood out in these games? What is driving the quality of wins from night to night?

Finally, a brief Ode to Jordan Clarkson after his scintillating return to Salt Lake City for the Knicks.

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