POSTCAST - THUNDERSTRUCK: Utah Jazz Rookies STEP UP in Blowout Loss Without Lauri Markkanen

David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST after every Utah Jazz game Utah Jazz suffer a crushing 131-101 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder, raising serious questions about the team's trajectory after back-to-back blowout losses. Can Keyonte George and the Jazz’s young core turn aggressive stat-padding in garbage time into future wins? The Thunder, missing five rotation players, exploded for 11 first-quarter threes and dominated from the tip, revealing Utah’s depth issues without Lauri Markkanen. David Locke and Ron Boone dissect standout performances by Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Filipowski, and Walt Clayton, who seized bigger roles during the rout. Key topics include the impact of extended garbage time on player development, Taylor Hendricks’ G League assignments, Will Hardy’s remarks on rookie progress, and what Jazz defenders learned from facing Chet Holmgren. Don’t miss this sharp analysis of Utah Jazz’s current woes and the tough road ahead against NBA Finals-caliber contenders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.