Game Thread Nov 02, 2025 04:00PM MT: Utah Jazz @ Charlotte Hornets

[Basketball Novice]

They’re a young team on the road who have only made 2 of their 3s, are missing their starting center, are still learning effective defense, and don’t yet know how to win. This is the very beginning of the climb.

True, the game isn't over and the season is long. I'll try and not be reactionary. Lets see what they got.

 

[MT Steve]

Can we put Harkless in the game now so our defense can be watchable again.

 

[jazznik]

Taylor Hendricks is just a random NPC.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Ace is -22 in 8 mins. I'm not saying I'm concerned...

 

[slc]

Taylor Hendricks is just a random NPC.

What is a random NPC please?

 

[Flc]

True, the game isn't over and the season is long. I'll try and not be reactionary. Lets see what they got.

Yeah - this is really one of those seasons that to enjoy it you really need to be outcomes agnostic. Focus on flashes and moments. They’re not going to win a lot of games, but they’re going to win some stretches and that will be fun.

Taking my own enjoyment this season from watching these guys grow.

 

[Zombie]

This review is taking an absurdly long time. The NBA has to get this under control.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

What is a random NPC please?

'NPC' is a non-player character. It's a random person in a video game or meme who just floats around as part of the game, but doesn't really have an identity to speak of. Kind of like an extra in a movie.

 

[Tanktastic]

I'm having a hard time with him. Zero defense, offense is mostly just lots of iso and high screens. Seems like we need someone better.

Ain't nobody decent want the job of tanking for five years. That's why Hardy got rewarded with the contract, when he's also destroying his own NBA future.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Cody fell asleep in the corner and bobbled the ball away. Could be better.

 

[Flc]

What’s up with Cody’s shoes?

 

[slc]

'NPC' is a non-player character. It's a random person in a video game or meme who just floats around as part of the game, but doesn't really have an identity to speak of. Kind of like an extra in a movie.

OUCH! Not very impactful player then
Jazz may have more than one random NPC

 

[Coach Ellis]

No Harkless is insane

Stealth tank move.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

OUCH! Not very impactful player then

Yeah, I think that's the idea.

 

[Flc]

What’s up with Cody’s shoes?

I can’t tell if this is a Gen Z fashion statement or if Cody forgot one of his shoes. He seems like the type.

 

[homeytennis]

We have them right where we want them. Huse come back the 2nd half. Victory around the corner.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I can’t tell if this is a Gen Z fashion statement or if Cody forgot one of his shoes. He seems like the type.

His explanation is that he just has an unsorted pile of shoes, so he picks a left and a right randomly and goes from there.

 

[KqWIN]

The personnel sucks, but Hardy also has to be held responsible for this awful defense. Looks like we maybe headed for the 3 peat 30/30 defense.

 

[jazznik]

OUCH! Not very impactful player then
Jazz may have more than one random NPC

It's also how generically he plays. Taylor physically looks adequate for his position. He is kinda being in the right place and kinda doing the right thing without any glaring mistakes. But in the end he is absolutely not impacting anything.

 

[fishonjazz]

I don't love seeing Kyle Anderson and his forehead check into the game