The Jazz Notes

The Jazz Notes have a new podcast formula! I cover four games this episode. The first one with the loss against the Washington Wizards, then three straight wins against the Tampa Bay Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and Brooklyn Nets. The Jazz had their issues in the first two, but got to find themselves again against the Bulls and the star-less Nets. Take a listen to hear what my thoughts were, and let me download my no-authority-given inputs on your minds.

Jack from the Hard Hitting Sports Podcast (a lifelong Celtics fan) joins us on the podcast for the second edition of the Celtic Pride portion of The Jazz Notes Podcast. The Jazz start terrible in the first but the defense keeps them in, both teams open up a scoring spree in the second quarter, then the Jazz are able to pull away with key 3's made by Mitchell in the end. Take a listen as I check in on Jack, and let us download our no-authority-given inputs onto your minds!

The Jazz rust is still present. Utah doesn't seem to adjust to all the glaring defensive issues, Gobert has a monster game, and after getting back in it a few times--the Jazz fall flat. Take a listen to the podcast (sponsored by Water) and let me download my no-authority-given inputs onto your minds.

We are back from the All-Star break and ready to take on the second half of the season! The rust really showed through our new green jerseys, Houston decides to take the almost bare-minimum required players to Utah, but they almost comeback from a 23-point deficit to make this game interesting. Take a listen to hear what I thought, and let me download my no-authority-given inputs onto your minds.

It's The Jazz Notes 50th Episode and 1 Year Anniversary! I go over the growth of the Podcast and answer listener questions! Then I talk about the night's game with the Pelicans, and that awful 3rd quarter. Laugh a little! Cry a little! (Like I did)

The Jazz are unable to start a long winning streak as the Heat continue theirs, the defense shows up at the end of the first quarter (but that's it), and the Jazz try a lot of questionable shots at the end of the game. Take a listen to hear what I saw, and let me whine to about my no-authority-given inputs.

A dominate performance from our Jazz tonight. After Mitchell and Gobert were named All-Stars-- Conley felt left out so started hot, the defense flusters the Lakers (to which LeBron was the only one who seemed to show up), and the Jazz put cruise control on in the 4th to secure another great double-digit win. Take a listen to hear what I saw, and let me download my no-authority-given input onto your mind.

Our Utah Jazz bounce back and record a franchise-record 3PM on the Hornets (again). Defense decides to take a first half vacation, our bench show up big this game, and the end of the 3rd to the middle of the 4th--the Jazz play their best basketball all night. Take a listen to hear what I saw, and let me download my no-authority-given inputs on your minds.

Another great Jazz winning streak comes to an end (again). The Jazz fell victim to a poor shooting start (again), the Clippers find success in the paint while shutting down passing lanes (again), and the Jazz comeback in the second half (again) but this time falls short. Take a listen to hear what I saw this game, and let me download my no-authority-given inputs onto your minds (again).

Our Utah Jazz face the LA Clippers in Los Angeles for the first game of two for the Top 3 teams in the NBA. Aggressiveness takes over the game as neither offenses stay consistent, Rudy and Mitchell lead the way on both the offensive and defensive end, and the Jazz finally are able to pull away from this in the last quarter. Take a listen to hear what I saw, and let me download my no-authority-given inputs on your minds.

Our Utah Jazz prevail in the matchup between the best records of each conference. The Jazz couldn't stop anything in the paint early, the threes finally drop to keep the Jazz in this contest, and Jordan Clarkson all but solidifies his 6th Man of the Year award. Take a listen to hear me complain about the first half, and let me download my no-authority-given inputs into your heads.

Our Utah Jazz return on the second night of a back-to-back, this time against a Heat team riding a four game winning streak. The Jazz start off ice cold from the field early, defense dominates throughout, and Royce O'Neale channels his inner Andrei Kirilenko with his own defensive dominance. Take a listen to what I saw this Valentine's Eve game, and let me download my no-authority-given input into your head.

Our Utah Jazz beat a streaking Bucks team to earn the best mark at 26 games in Jazz history. Very aggressive game from both sides all game, Joe Ingles ties his career high for the 6th time, and for the 8th time in NBA history (1st time in Jazz history)--four players on the same team score 25+ points. Take a listen to hear my thoughts on the night's game, and let me download my no-authority-given input on your minds.

Our Utah Jazz return home to face a good Celtics team that is finishing their road trip. Hot offensive start for both teams is followed by a defensive cooldown, Mitchell and Brown duel it out on the offensive end, then the Jazz finally were able to pull ahead with a few minutes left into the game. Take a listen to hear what I saw, and let me download my no-authority-given input on your minds!

***ALL-STAR GAME RANT ALERT*** Our Utah Jazz head to Charlotte for a back-to-back and show the sluggishness early, then they clamp down on defense and build a comfortable lead, but the Hornets would not go away and make it a close game in the fourth. Take a listen to hear my thoughts on the game, and let me download my no-authority-given inputs into your minds.

Our Utah Jazz start our mini road trip against the Trae-less Atlanta Hawks and continue to surprise the league. Both teams start off very cold but aggressive on defense, the Jazz wake up after the half thanks to Conley and Clarkson, and the Jazz continue their impressive defensive stance for another blowout win. Take a listen to hear what I saw, and find out my no-authority-given input on the night's game!

Our Utah Jazz return to Salt Lake City and were able to squeak out a win that was closer than it should've been. Mitchell takes complete control of the game on the offensive end, Gobert is left to guard three guys in the paint all game, and the Pistons pull within four after the Jazz constantly had a 20+ lead all game. Take a listen to hear what I saw this game and what my no-authority-given input was.

All streaks must come to an end. The Nuggets were on fire in the first half (especially Jokic), the Jazz just couldn't stop the offensive Nuggets firepower, and the comeback in the third quarter fell flat in the fourth. Take a listen to hear what I saw (no thanks to AT&T Sportsnet), and surprisingly my lackadaisical no-authority-given input on the afternoon's game.

Jack from the Hard Hitting Sports Podcast joins to discuss the Season thus far at the quarter way mark. We review our Preseason Rankings, go through our surprises in the East and West, and get to the "Celtic Pride" portion of the podcast where we talk about Jack's Celtics and OUR Utah Jazz in the end. I go over the best players so far this season, while looking forward to the rest of the season. Take a listen to hear our no-authority-given input on the season so far!

Our Utah Jazz keep their streak alive with another impressive win. The Jazz start off extremely well on offense and defense, General Ingles passes John Stockton on the Jazz Career Record 3-Pointers Made, and the refs made this game a lot longer than it needed to be. Take a listen and hear how tired I was, and give my no-authority-given input on the night's game.

Our Jazz get their win streak to double digits and find themselves in 1st place a quarter through the season. Jordan Clarkson starts off the Jazz's offense after a hot/cold start, the defense was stifling in the first half to gain the big lead, then General Ingles and Rudy Gobert take control in the second half to ensure the win without Spida and D-Favs. Take a listen and hear how happy this game made me, and listen to what my no-authority-given input was on the night's game.

The Knicks come to Salt Lake City to face our Utah Jazz who want their revenge. The Jazz start off poorly on offense, the defense we have loved during this streak disappeared for a moment, and the Jazz pull a mirror image of the last game with the Knicks with a comeback win. Take a listen to hear what I saw during the night's game and give my no-authority-given input on the matchup.

Our Utah Jazz continue this great run with a win over a good Warriors team, the Jazz start fast and hot and never let their foot off the Warriors neck, then the bench unit comes in and lets the game look closer than it was. Take a listen to hear what I kinda saw in the game (around screaming children) and give my no-authority given input in the night's game.

***RANT ALERT*** The Jazz continue on with their 7-game winning streak over the Pelicans after going down early, Donovan has another incredible game, and the TNT crew decide not to have any fans in Utah. Listen to me rant about the TNT postgame crew, and give my no-authority-given input on the game.

Our Utah Jazz continue their winning ways, this time over the Pelicans in Utah. Donovan starts off hot and in command, the defense bug the Pelicans all game, and Gobert continues his dominance in the paint. Take a listen to hear what I saw during the game and let me download my no-authority-given opinions to your head.

Our Utah Jazz get a little revenge on the Nuggets, Donovan starts cold and heats up, Rudy gets hacked a lot, and the Nuggets demolish the Jazz on the boards. Take a listen to the podcast to hear what I saw during the game and what my no-authority-given input was!

Our Utah Jazz are finally back home! They had a defensive plan to limit Trae Young, the defense is amazing again for the 3rd straight game, and Donovan Mitchell starts showing some crafty veteran moves. Take a listen to hear what I saw during the game and share my no-authority-given input on the matchup.

Our Utah Jazz end this shortened road trip against the injury-ridden Cavs on a high note, Clarkson and Mitchell are our steady offensive rock, and the defense again shows up to frustrate our opponent. Take a listen to hear what I thought about this game and what my no-authority-given input was!

The Jazz win back to back, this time in Detroit. Mitchell starts off commanding the offense, the defense is dominate the entire game, and the Jazz offense disappears again in the second half. Take a listen on what I thought about this game and give my no-authority-given insights.

Record 3's by the Jazz and I record the longest episode so far in my early podcasting career. Donovan Mitchell breaks out and commands the game, offense is the name of this game, and the Jazz continue to press the on the gas pedal until the end. Take a listen on what my no-authority-given input was on this game!

-Warning- Rant Podcast. Jazz start slow, then break out, then disappear. Listen to me whine about it for a half hour. I'm sure you'll get one or two laughs in.

Our Utah Jazz take on the San Antonio Spurs to start off our 7-game road trip with a blowout win. Mitchell starts our offense's engine early, Bogdanovic finds his shot with his fancy new wrist brace, and the young bench players get to see a full six minutes of playing time. Take a listen to hear my thoughts and my no-authority-given input on this game!

The Jazz ring in the New Year with a win over the LA Clippers at the end of a back-to-back. Mountain Mike shows plenty of grit-n-grind is still in him, Bogey and Mitchell continue their struggles, and PG13 and Kawhi end the game making it look closer then what it felt. Take a listen and hear what my no-authority-given input was on this game!

The Jazz end this terrible year with a loss to the Suns, but at least it's an ending. Mitchell starts and ends hot, the bench was a surprising non-factor, and Bogey disappeared yet again. Take a listen to hear what I thought about this game and give my no-authority-given input on what I saw.

The Jazz visit the Thunder, the home sight where the COVID lockdown started and pulled a very close win. Bogey comes back in the second half, turnovers were still an issue, and Conley comes one assist short from his first triple-double. Take a listen to hear what my no-authority-given input was on this game.

The Jazz lose a tough one on their home opener, the offense was sloppy most of the game, and Mitchell doesn't show up until the end of the 3rd quarter. Take a listen to hear my no-authority-given input on this game! 

Game 1 won! The Jazz come into Portland and manhandle the Trailblazers. I go over what I saw and put together what worked and what didn't. Take a listen to hear my inputs and analysis on the game.

The Jazz Notes is back! I discuss the 2020-21 upcoming season, but mainly talk about the new ownership, draft, and free agency. Thanks for listening!

After this glorified scrimmage game, I ramble about what I saw from our bench unit this game. With Mitchell, Gobert, Conley, and O'neale out (I guess you can count Bogdanovic), the bench players had a tall order to defeat the Spurs who are still clawing their way into a playoff spot. I wasn't disappointed.

I tried something new. I took out the "European feel" intro out, enjoy! I ramble about the game and watching it with a bunch of Laker fans. I talk about constant missed opportunities and how we slipped on our focus at times. Take a listen and hear my no-authority-given input on the game! Enjoy! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @thejazznotes

The Jazz struggle to find anything good to come out of this game. Oklahoma City shot well and the Jazz had no way to respond. Take a listen to what I saw in the game and give my no-authority-given input into this one. Take a listen!

The NBA Season is back underway! The Jazz look to come in and start these final eight games on the right foot. How did the Jazz win and what did I see? Listen to me ramble about this game and give my no-authority-given input!

It's been three months since we've talked, let's catch up. Bogey's Injury, potential starting five, scrimmages, NBA 8 game projected Outlook, and my prediction on the final rankings in each conference. Take a listen, tell a friend. Follow on Instagram @thejazznotes.

Due to my lack of tech savvy-ness, I didn't catch the updated questions until after the last podcast. To make it up, I did a podcast all about the questions! I talk potential future, trades, and moves. The chemistry, and the 2nd best bench player. Mitchell's career, etc.

I rant about how the Utah Jazz should retire Andrei Kirilenko's number 47 jersey. Yes, I'm biased why, but I give some good reasons why they should. I also dive into the mailbag to answer some of your questions!

I run by a few scenarios that have been put out by different sources of what the NBA would do when they come back. I go through the scenarios that are best and worst for YOUR Utah Jazz to go through.

The Toronto Raptors (45-18) travel to Salt Lake City to take on YOUR Utah Jazz (41-22). I'll tell you what I saw, what went right, what went wrong, and my no-authority-given input on the game. (I'm sorry I get upset on this one)

With 20 games left, I look at all the games left for all the teams, and predict the final standings. Take a listen!

YOUR Utah Jazz (38-22) travel to New York City to face the Knicks (19-42). I'll tell you what I saw, what went right, what went wrong, and my no-authority-given input on the game.

YOUR Utah Jazz (37-22) visit Cleveland to face the Cavaliers (17-43). I'll tell you what I saw, what went right, what went wrong, and my no-authority-given input on the game.

The Washington Wizards (21-36) travel to Salt Lake City to face YOUR Utah Jazz (36-22). I'll tell you what I saw, what went right, what went wrong, and my no-authority-given input on the game.