The Triple Team: After winning two they should have lost, the Jazz lost one they should have won. Why? Bad defense, mostly. TakeNote
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard drives to the basket against Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang, left, and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 127-115 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers from Salt Lake Tribune beat writer Andy Larsen.There have been times when the Jazz have been extremely aggressive in their defensive schemes against one-star teams, and it’s worked out well.
Most NBA players are highly capable of making decisions directly in the middle of the floor with a man advantage. But then in those situations, it’s the other three guys coming after the double team that need to offer more resistance — in particular, by locking down the middle of the paint. Watching the film, I do give the Blazers credit for making quick passes. But where the Jazz were flying around earlier in the week in the zone, today they were a little bit slow in helping the helper, and it cost them easy basket after easy basket.
That was the play I was most disappointed in from Kessler. I understand wanting not to foul, but this is a bit of a capitulation. He’s super young, and a tremendous defender, but this is a play where he’ll want to watch the film and learn from it.
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