POSTCAST - Utah Jazz's Historic Loss: A 25-Point Lead Vanishes

DAvid Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST after every Utah Jazz game David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, and Ron Boone dissect a historic collapse by the Utah Jazz against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Jazz squandered a 25-point lead, marking only the second time in franchise history they've lost such an advantage. They explore the stark contrast between the Jazz's dominant first half and their second-half meltdown, where they shot a dismal 28.5%. The duo analyzes the Pelicans' defensive adjustments, particularly their high pickup points, which stifled the Jazz offense. They discuss the closing lineup featuring young players like Isaiah Collier, Keyonte George, and Kyle Filipowski, examining the learning curve for these rookies in high-pressure situations. CJ McCollum's 45-point performance and its impact on the game's outcome are also scrutinized. The episode offers a deep dive into the nuances of NBA strategy and player development. 0:00 Intro 2:01 First half analysis 4:16 Second half struggles 7:04 Closing lineup 9:02 Defensive adjustments 10:41 Player performance review 12:20 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.