Game Thread Jan 15, 2026 06:30PM MT: Utah Jazz @ Dallas Mavericks

[FalseFlagg K]

This team alternates between "bad but not that bad" to "getting punked by some of the worst teams in the NBA by historic margins" more than most teams I can think of.

Ignoring the Cavs game as Lauri has played, the team has gone

-One of the worst losses in franchise history
-Very close game against Chicago
-One of the worst losses in franchise history

ok

 

[Jingled]

Man, Hendricks is a rough watch.

 

[Doc Cherno]

Why do I feel like Cody and Brice ate Collier and Hendricks’ souls?

 

[jazznik]

When Cody and Ace are playing on defense nearby they just swallow the space with their length and quickness. It's just a glimpse of how potent the Jazz' defense could become in the future with Walker, Lauri, Cody and Ace on the court at the same time.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I tuned in late, middle of the 3rd quarter. Game was over for all intents and purposes. This is Game 41, and the Jazz are on pace to finish with 28 wins.

 

[Mikle12]

Get rid of the players that cannot play defence

 

[Flc]

I tuned in late, middle of the 3rd quarter. Game was over for all intents and purposes. This is Game 41, and the Jazz are on pace to finish with 28 wins.

On pace but they just sprained their own ankle.

Rookie caveats, but Walt’s defense was awful tonight in particular. Would be nice to have a few games where Ace asserts himself more, but may be hard given the limited number of plays he can successfully run.

 

[jazznik]

I think Hardy finally found the magic tanking recipe:
1. Remove any inkling of rim protection by playing Flip, Anderson and Hendricks.
2. Let opposing teams exploit it by endlessly driving inside, collapsing the Jazz defense and then passing out for wide open threes.
3. Lose the game due to the deluge of 3-pointers on the 40%+ shooting.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Cody was our leading rebounder lmao

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Cody averaged 10 pts and 4 rebs in his last 5 games. Not amazing, but shows signs of a pulse. Also, he was 4/12 on 3P (33%).

 

[NUMBERICA]

What a delight. Let’s get the next one.

 

[homeytennis]

This was a huge loss for the tank. The Mavs were nipping at our heels and this loss helps the tank.