POSTCAST Cooper Flagg v Ace Bailey Fizzles in Pre-Season Clash | Dallas Mavericks beat Utah Jazz

Cooper Flagg versus Ace Bailey promised an electrifying preseason clash, but the marquee matchup fizzled as injuries and tough defense stole the spotlight. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the Utah Jazz’s 114-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, spotlighting growth moments and the stark reality of facing NBA-level defense. Ace Bailey’s night ended early with knee soreness after just 10 minutes, and Cooper Flagg struggled with his shot but impressed with hustle stats—grabbing seven rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. The episode pivots to observations about how rookies like Walt Clayton and Cody Williams respond to increased physicality and system demands, questioning how quickly these young players can adapt to evolving defensive schemes. Ron Boone provides sharp analysis on the nuances of rim finishing, emphasizing why aggressiveness and strength matter for developing wings like Cody Williams, who showed flashes of real NBA-level first-step explosion. The discussion explores the impact of self-creation, adjusting to defensive pressure, and the importance of playmaking under duress—key topics for Jazz fans eager to forecast the team’s outlook. With Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen’s roles intertwined with these young guns, listeners are left wondering: Which rookie will crack the code first and have a true breakout moment? 0:00 Cooper Flagg vs. Ace Bailey Hype Fizzles 1:26 Early Impressions: Rookie Performances Examined 2:25 Jazz Struggle Against Stifling Dallas Defense 3:57 Cody Williams Shows New Aggression 5:46 Cracking the Code: Finishing at the Rim 8:16 Walt Clayton’s All-Around Night Evaluated 10:26 Mavericks’ Potential and Final Takeaways 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.