PERFECTION - Utah Jazz SPECTACULAR in BLOW OUT win on opening night v. Los Angeles Clippers

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, celebrates a near-perfect opening night as the Utah Jazz shock the NBA with their spectacular performance. As 10.5-point underdogs, the Jazz dominated the Clippers through relentless defensive pressure—racking up 19 deflections and shutting down access to the rim. Keonte George led with early floor generalship: five assists in eight first-quarter minutes and contagious ball movement that powered the squad. Togetherness and collective ownership take center stage, with young players like Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks, and Walker Kessler demonstrating maturity, patience, and a willingness to move the ball, resulting in 22 assists on 28 first-half buckets. Will Hardy’s emphasis on chemistry and accountability shines as the team bonds over a summer of hard work, sparking hope for Jazz fans seeking a new identity. Statistical highlights and individual performances reveal a transformed roster. The Jazz post a league-best 140 offensive rating; Walker Kessler delivers a monster line of 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, and four blocks—outperforming Ivica Zubac in rim protection and finishing. Lauri Markkanen evolves into a creator, notching five assists, while rookie Walter Clayton chips in six rebounds and five assists in just 18 minutes. Locke explores the impact of swift ball movement, frequent cutting, and a refusal to relinquish control—posing a critical question: can this connected, energetic group sustain its momentum and rewrite the narrative after last year’s struggles? 00:00 Jazz Improve Deflections and Defense 04:35 Jazz's Perfect Basketball Night 09:52 Jazz Dominate with Collective Energy 17:08 Jazz Dominate Rim Defense 20:34 Jazz Embrace Faster Playstyle 21:36 Jazz Speeding Up Gameplay 30:44 Rookie Highlights and Key Stats Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mint Mobile Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://MintMobile.com/LOCKEDONNBA Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo). Limited-time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. BILT Turn your rent into rewards and start earning points around your neighborhood by going to https://joinbilt.com/lockedonnba . PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Rugiet Ready to level up your confidence in the bedroom? Head to https://www.rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNBA for 15% off your first order. Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarch.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.