Jazz Notes

Kyle Ireland and Cleon Wall each give their 5 most crucial games in the last 28 of the Utah Jazz season.  Kyle stuck with Western Conference foes while Cleon did pick the Boston Celtics at least once.  They also discuss if Mike Conley can keep his groove through the end of the regular season.

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Ben Anderson shares his rambling thoughts on the All-Star game and NBA All-Star weekend including the massive success of Rudy Gobert, and the changes to the All-Star Game format.

A few quick thoughts from Ben Anderson of KSL Sports on the NBA All-Star Practice session from Chicago.  Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell spoke to the media before going through some light drills with the team coached by the Toronto Raptors Nick Nurse.

The two breakdown the Jazz league-best four-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break, pick winners for each All-Star event, and set the scene for the All-Star game in Chicago.

Since it is Valentine's Day, Cleon Wall and Sam Farnsworth discuss what they have loved and hated about the Jazz so far this season.  They also talk about the best case scenarios for Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert during All-Star weekend.  But first they talk about Jordan Clarkson and if he should be finishing games.

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Utah's losing streak is wearing on the team and they didn't make any trades before the deadline to improve their roster.  But that doesn't mean all hope is lost!  Sam Farnsworth and Cleon Wall think the Jazz didn't make a deal because none of the deals for them were good.  And as for Utah's poor play, no one player is going to rescue them from how they are engaging on defense.

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Ben Anderson of KSL Sports and Sarah Todd from the Deseret News look at five potential targets for the Utah Jazz, and how they may, or may not fit with the roster.  Additionally, after a string of four losses, the Jazz defense has taken a step in the wrong direction, what can the team do to solve the issues before the All-Star break?

They did it!  Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell were picked as All-Star reserves and they deserve it.  Right?  Cleon Wall and Sam Farnsworth go through some of the guys Mitchell beat out to see if he was worthy of being in the All-Star game in Chicago.  The guys then discuss which team Donovan and Rudy should be on and if they like the changes to the game.

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Ben Anderson of KSL Sports and Sarah Todd of the Deseret News discuss the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, the complicated relationship between NBA fans and Bryant, his role as league ambassador, the reaction from the Utah Jazz players and coaches, and where the league goes from here.

Kyle Ireland and Cleon Wall are not surprised that Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell were not voted as starters for the NBA All-Star Game, but they were a bit shocked with some other players ranked ahead of them.  The duo also discuss Utah's dynamic offense and what that means for Mike Conley.  Plus, they give out some mid-season grades and Utah seems to be passing with flying colors.

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