Game Thread Dec 01, 2025 07:00PM MT: Houston Rockets @ Utah Jazz

[Isaiah 1:13]

Also have to call out the coaching- the coaches told the players they had ‘lost the plot’ - attacking the strength of the D last game.

This game they stuck with the plan and attacked their weak links enough to force Rockets players to sit most of the second half because they were getting exposed.

We out rebounded the elite team and massively cut our turnovers. Just a masterclass from Hardy and his staff.

This was all called out in the radio call and postgame analysis, which is miles better than the TV crew at the serious work of basketball.

Out of state, not sure I can get the radio call unfortunately. But yeah, couldn’t agree more with your assessment regarding coaching.

And it’s not easy being a coach of a tanking team…not at all because you’re so compromised. I remember very clearly when Brett Brown was a respected Head Coach in this league and his name was bandied about for coaching vacancies and now after his stint as 76ers Tank Commander he’s basically Jeff Van Gundy, career assistant status. It’s a rock and a hard place and the rub is that Hardy would’ve no doubt been Head Coach of the C’s had he not jumped board for the Jazz HC job.

But yeah, it was definitely reassuring for me that Hardy, though he’s lost some luster as Tank Chief, is still that wunderkind we all believed him to be at the start. He has not lost the plot. He can still reach, inspire and motivate his overmatched troops. “Master class” is right! 100%!

 

[JazzFever]

Out of state, not sure I can get the radio call unfortunately. But yeah, couldn’t agree more with your assessment regarding coaching.

And it’s not easy being a coach of a tanking team…not at all because you’re so compromised. I remember very clearly when Brett Brown was a respected Head Coach in this league and his name was bandied about for coaching vacancies and now after his stint as 76ers Tank Commander he’s basically Jeff Van Gundy, career assistant status. It’s a rock and a hard place and the rub is that Hardy would’ve no doubt been Head Coach of the C’s had he not jumped board for the Jazz HC job.

But yeah, it was definitely reassuring for me that Hardy, though he’s lost some luster as Tank Chief, is still that wunderkind we all believed him to be at the start. He has not lost the plot. He can still reach, inspire and motivate his overmatched troops. “Master class” is right! 100%!

You can always get the radio call from the ksl sports radio broadcast on their internet site.

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[cowhide]

You do realize our defensive anchor is out for the year right? Crazy that our defense got worse with our top defender out. Who would’ve thought. Lol and replace him with a plodding over the hill no defense center that’s old.

He been out most of the year, so the defense didn't immediately get worse. Yes, I am aware. I know he makes a difference, but our defense still is bad with him. Ist it effort or talent?

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

You can always get the radio call from the ksl sports radio broadcast on their internet site.

KSL Sports Zone - KSL Sports

Listen live to the KSL Sports Zone. You'll hear DJ & PK, Jake & Ben, Hans & Scotty and the Unrivlaed crew on weekdays.

kslsports.com

Thanks, will check it out. Get a little tired of the shallow repartee from Bailey and Boler sometimes. Not a lot of analysis, that’s for sure.