Breaking news: Jazz Returns to Beat Bucks, 123-108: Two Key Takeaways
The Utah Jazz ended their three-game losing run at home against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Utah Jazz defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 123-108 in a nail-biting game at the Delta Centre. The Jazz trailed 63-53 at halftime before taking control of the game, spurred by Collin Sexton’s tenacity. The Bucks gradually melted under the Jazz’s pressure and were unable to withstand the heat from the kitchen. The cherry on top was when Bucks All-Star forward and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo missed two consecutive free throws with 35 seconds left, awarding Jazz Nation with free Chic-fil-A!
Now, let’s look at some major takeaways from the game. Depth and Balance In contrast to the Bucks, the Jazz played as a cohesive unit. Seven Jazzmen scored in double figures, led by Lauri Markkanen (21 points), Collin Sexton (19 points), and Keyonte George (19 points and 10 assists). I’ve talked about this team’s depth all year, and last night, the Jazz gave the Bucks a strong dose of team fever.
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Out of nowhere, former Jazz player Malik Beasley chose to body-blow Sexton, and both were called for technical fouls as this period of the game showed the Bucks’ mental frailty. One has to ask if hiring Bucks coach “Doc” Rivers was a legitimate option, or if maintaining old coach Adrian Gryphon was a better fit for the team. Since taking over as coach, Rivers has guided his team to a 1-5 record, and the Bucks do not now resemble a championship team.
After defeating the Bucks, the Jazz will play the Oklahoma City Thunder tomorrow at the Delta Centre. The Jazz will also remain in 10th place in the Western Conference, a half-game ahead of the Houston Rockets. We’ll find out this week if management intends to retain this bunch intact, given the trade deadline is this Thursday. I believe the Jazz should stay put and roll with this unit.
